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What are the two largest word classes in English?
What are the two largest word classes in English?
- Nouns and adjectives
- Adjectives and adverbs
- Nouns and verbs (correct)
- Verbs and adjectives
What indicates grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles in Modern English?
What indicates grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles in Modern English?
- Word order and prepositions (correct)
- Verb conjugation
- Inflectional case system
- Syllable stress
What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?
What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?
- Inflectional case system (correct)
- Syllable stress
- Analytic constructions
- Word classes
Which form of speech and writing is described in the article?
Which form of speech and writing is described in the article?
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In what ways do divergences from the described grammar occur in English?
In what ways do divergences from the described grammar occur in English?
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Largest Word Classes in English
- Nouns and verbs are recognized as the two largest word classes in the English language.
Grammatical Function Indicators
- Pronouns indicate grammatical function through case forms, such as nominative and accusative.
- Nouns signal function through inflections or the use of determiners.
- Adjectives denote grammatical role by their position and agreement with nouns.
- Articles help determine the definiteness or indefiniteness of nouns in a sentence.
Abandonment in Modern English
- Modern English has largely moved away from complex inflectional systems found in Indo-European languages.
- This shift includes a reduction in grammatical gender and case endings.
Description of Speech and Writing
- The text refers to a form of English characterized by a more simplified grammatical structure and increased reliance on word order and context.
Divergences from Described Grammar
- Divergences in English grammar occur through regional dialects and social variations that may not adhere to standard grammatical rules.
- Additionally, informal speech can lead to deviations from traditional grammar rules, showcasing the language's evolving nature.
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