Concord in Linguistics
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What is the primary function of concord in language?

  • To agree with the tone of the sentence
  • To clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity (correct)
  • To create ambiguity in language
  • To replace nouns with pronouns

    • What type of concord involves agreement between a pronoun and its antecedent?

  • Adverb concord
  • Subject-verb concord
  • Pronoun concord (correct)
  • Adjective concord

    • What is the result of effective concord in formal writing?

  • It conveys a casual tone
  • It creates confusion among readers
  • It replaces nouns with pronouns
  • It conveys credibility and authority (correct)

    • What is the term for the agreement between a noun and its adjective in terms of number and gender?

    <p>Adjective concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of concord in language, according to the text?

    <p>To clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of concord involves agreement between a subject and its verb in terms of number?

    <p>Subject-verb concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition

    • A concord is an agreement or harmony between different things, such as words, clauses, or ideas.
    • In linguistics, concord refers to the way words in a sentence agree with each other in terms of grammatical features like number, person, and gender.

    Types of Concord

    • Subject-verb concord: The verb form agrees with the subject in number (singular or plural).
    • Pronoun concord: A pronoun agrees with its antecedent (the noun it replaces) in number, person, and gender.
    • Adjective concord: An adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in number and gender.

    Examples

    • Subject-verb concord: "The cat (singular) sleeps (singular) on the bed."
    • Pronoun concord: "John (he) went to the store, and he (he) bought some milk."
    • Adjective concord: "The big (plural) houses (plural) on the hill."

    Importance of Concord

    • Concord helps to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity in language.
    • It contributes to effective communication and clear expression of ideas.
    • Concord is essential in formal writing, such as academic and professional writing, to convey credibility and authority.

    Concord

    • Concord refers to the harmony or agreement between different elements in a sentence, such as words, clauses, or ideas.

    Types of Concord

    • Subject-verb concord: Verb form agrees with the subject in number (singular or plural).
    • Pronoun concord: Pronoun agrees with its antecedent (the noun it replaces) in number, person, and gender.
    • Adjective concord: Adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in number and gender.

    Examples of Concord

    • "The cat (singular) sleeps (singular) on the bed." (Subject-verb concord)
    • "John (he) went to the store, and he (he) bought some milk." (Pronoun concord)
    • "The big (plural) houses (plural) on the hill." (Adjective concord)

    Importance of Concord

    • Clarifies meaning and avoids ambiguity in language.
    • Contributes to effective communication and clear expression of ideas.
    • Essential in formal writing (academic and professional) to convey credibility and authority.

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