Structure of English

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    • What are phrases in grammar?
      Multiword constructions functioning as a single unit
    • Why are phrases important in sentences?
      They convey meaning and add information
    • How does the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary define a phrase?
      A group of words without a finite verb
    • What does the Cambridge Dictionary say about phrases?
      A group of words that is part of a sentence
    • How does the Collins Dictionary define a phrase?
      A short group of words frequently used
    • What are the four types of phrases examined in this module?
      • Noun phrases
      • Appositive phrases
      • Verb phrases
      • Prepositional phrases
    • What should students be able to define at the end of this module?
      What a phrase is in grammar
    • What are students expected to identify regarding phrases?
      Common characteristics and types of phrases
    • How can students apply their knowledge of phrases?
      By creating sentences with effective phrases
    • What is the traditional grammar term for a noun phrase?
      Complete subject
    • How does a simple subject relate to a head noun?
      It aligns with a head noun in modern grammar
    • What is the difference between a simple subject and a noun phrase?
      A simple subject is a head noun, while a noun phrase is complete
    • What is the pattern for constructing a noun phrase?
      Determiner + Noun
    • What role do noun phrases play as the subject of a sentence?
      They identify who does the action of the verb
    • What do noun phrases function as when they are the direct object?
      They identify what/who receives the verb's action
    • What do noun phrases function as when they are the object of a preposition?
      They complement the nouns in the verb phrase
    • What is a gerund phrase?
      A noun phrase that starts with a gerund
    • What is a participial phrase?
      A noun phrase that starts with a participle
    • What is an appositive phrase?
      A noun phrase that restates or renames
    • What is an infinitive phrase?
      A noun phrase that contains an infinitive
    • What is a verb phrase?
      A syntactic unit starting with a verb
    • What does a complete verb phrase function as?
      It functions as a predicate of the subject
    • What is the pattern for constructing verb phrases?
      Main verb + modifier
    • What are the two types of verb phrases?
      Finite verb phrase and nonfinite verb phrase
    • What is a finite verb phrase?
      A verb phrase containing a single finite verb
    • What do prepositional phrases serve as?
      Adjective, noun, or adverb modifiers
    • What does a preposition as an adverb usually function as?
      Adverb of place and time
    • How does the phrase "to the internet" function in the sentence?
      It modifies "able to connect."
    • What does "for nothing" modify in the sentence?
      It modifies "good."
    • What does "of falling" modify in the sentence?
      It modifies "fear."
    • What is a conjunctional phrase?
      • A syntactic structure functioning as a conjunction
      • Examples include: either-or, both-and, neither-nor
    • What does a neither-nor conjunctional phrase indicate?
      It indicates a negative correlation between two subjects.
    • What is the function of a conjunctional phrase?
      To connect clauses or phrases in a sentence.
    • What are the learning outcomes of the module on clauses?
      1. Comprehend subordinate clauses and their functions
      2. Construct complex sentences using various clauses
      3. Analyze texts using knowledge of clause structures
    • What is a main clause?
      An independent clause with a subject and predicate.
    • What is necessary to avoid run-on sentences?
      Mastering the recognition of clauses.
    • What happens when a main clause is separated from others?
      It is usually referred to as a sentence.
    • What is a comma splice?
      Two independent clauses incorrectly joined without conjunction.
    • How can a comma splice be corrected?
      By using a semicolon instead of a comma.
    • What is a subordinate clause?
      A dependent clause that cannot stand alone.
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