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Which of the following is NOT included in the structure of English grammar?
Which of the following is NOT included in the structure of English grammar?
Which form of English is used in public discourse and education?
Which form of English is used in public discourse and education?
What has modern English largely abandoned in favor of analytic constructions?
What has modern English largely abandoned in favor of analytic constructions?
Which word class retains morphological case more strongly in English?
Which word class retains morphological case more strongly in English?
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What indicates grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?
What indicates grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?
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Study Notes
English Grammar Structure
- Categories like syntax, morphology, and phonology form the structure of English grammar.
- Prescriptive rules do not encompass all aspects; rather, they focus on standard usage.
Form of English in Public Discourse and Education
- Standard English is predominantly used in official communication, education, and media.
- It serves as the accepted norm, accommodating clarity and formality in discourse.
Shift from Synthetic to Analytic Structures
- Modern English has largely moved away from synthetic constructions, which utilize inflections.
- The current preference is for analytic structures that rely on word order and auxiliary verbs for meaning.
Morphological Case in Word Classes
- Nouns retain morphological case more prominently than other word classes in contemporary English.
- Certain pronouns, like "he" and "him," still demonstrate case distinction.
Grammatical Function Indicators
- Word order, prepositions, and agreements signal grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles.
- Case markings have diminished, leading to reliance on context and syntax for meaning clarification.
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Test your knowledge of English grammar with this quiz! From basic sentence structure to advanced grammar rules, challenge yourself and see how well you know the rules of the English language.
