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A sentence is a set of words giving a complete thought.

True (A)

Nouns in English can be of masculine, feminine or neuter gender.

False (B)

Most nouns are of neuter gender.

True (A)

Adjectives and adverbs are different parts of speech.

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Most qualitative adjectives are characterized by the category of the degrees of comparison.

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Numerals are a notional part of speech (in the traditional classification).

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Reciprocal pronouns are like "each other", "one another".

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Demonstrative pronouns have the grammatical category of number (e.g., this – these).

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Modal words function as parenthetical elements in a sentence.

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The noun is a functional word.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Notional parts of speech don't perform any functions in a sentence.

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Notional parts of speech are used for connecting notional words

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A sentence is a unit of phonetics.

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Functional parts of speech are characterized by word-building properties.

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Functional parts of speech are characterized by some lexical meaning.

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The verb has three grammatical categories.

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The opposition 'take –takes:' is a privative binary opposition.

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The analytical word 'more quickly' is a superlative form.

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Modal words function as predicates.

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The form 'more often' is a superlative form.

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The opposition shows that verbs have the grammatical category of finitude.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

<p>When he comes home, I'll be sleeping. (B), If the weather is fine, we shall go for a walk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a compound sentence with a clause of result?

<p>He played so well that everyone believed him. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a semi-compound sentence?

<p>She woke up and looked at the clock. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syntagmatic relations are known as?

<p>linear relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syntagmatic relations are established between?

<p>language units in speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syntagmatic relations are?

<p>relations between language units in speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of syntagmatic relations in grammar is: ?

<p>un-believ-able</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paradigmatic relations are referred to as?

<p>language relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paradigmatic relations are?

<p>relations between language units in the language system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paradigmatic relations are known as?

<p>systematic relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paradigmatic relations are established between?

<p>different language units</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combination of words 'go away' is an example of:

<p>syntagmatic relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of paradigmatic relations in grammar is: ?

<p>do it – don't do it</p> Signup and view all the answers

Find the example of paradigmatic relations between grammatical units: ?

<p>un- - il-</p> Signup and view all the answers

The grammar of the sentence is referred to as: ?

<p>major syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

The grammar of the sentence is known as: ?

<p>major syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

The grammar of word groups is referred to as: ?

<p>minor syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

The grammar of word groups is known as: ?

<p>minor syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grammar is about:

<p>morphemics, parts of speech, word combinations and sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grammar comprises:

<p>morphology and syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

Theoretical grammar is known as:

<p>descriptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Theoretical grammar:

<p>analyzes the grammatical system of the language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Theoretical grammar is referred to as:

<p>non-practical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Theoretical grammar of Modern English:

<p>studies the English grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Practical grammar of Modern English:

<p>teaches how to speak and write English</p> Signup and view all the answers

Practical grammar is referred to as:

<p>applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

Practical grammar is known as:

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Practical grammar:

<p>explains how to correctly build sentences, word-forms, etc., explains how to use a language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syntax is about:

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Syntax comprises:

<p>word groups and sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the methods of syntax that helps analyze a sentence, see the hierarchy of the structures making up the sentence is:

<p>the method of immediate constituents (the IC-model)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Morphology comprises:

<p>morphemics and grammatical classes of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

Morphology is about:

<p>parts of speech and morphemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lexico-grammatical meaning:

<p>a part-of-speech meaning that is not expressed linguistically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A grammatical class of words characterized by the same lexico-grammatical meaning is usually referred to as:

<p>a part of speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

Say what we call a grammatical class of words characterized by the same lexico-grammatical meaning, identical grammatical categories, common syntactical functions, combinability patterns and affixation types:

<p>a part of speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

A part-of-speech meaning that is not expressed grammatically (formally) is known as:

<p>lexico-grammatical meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lexico-grammatical meaning of the word 'sugar' is:

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State the lexico-grammatical meaning of the word 'buy':

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Say what part of speech is characterized by the lexico-grammatical meaning of thingness (substance):

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Say what part of speech is characterized by the lexico-grammatical meaning of action:

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Say what part of speech is not characterized by any lexico-grammatical meaning:

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The lexico-grammatical meaning of the adjective is:

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The lexico-grammatical meaning of the noun is:

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Lexical meaning is:

<p>an individual meaning of the word</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual meaning of the word is known as:

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Grammeme is:

<p>grammatical meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

An element (value) of the grammatical category is known as:

<p>grammeme (grammatical meaning)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word-form 'has been put' has the following grammemes:

<p>present tense, perfect order, passive voice, non-continuous aspect, singular number, third person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Say what grammeme(s) the word-form 'lionesses' has the following grammemes:

<p>plural number, possessive case, feminine gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Do English nouns have gender?

Nouns in English do not have grammatical gender. The concepts of masculine, feminine, or neuter gender are not applicable to English nouns.

What is the gender of most English nouns?

Most nouns in English are considered neuter, meaning they are not specifically masculine or feminine.

What is the difference between adjectives and adverbs?

Adjectives and adverbs are distinct parts of speech. Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

What is a key characteristic of most qualitative adjectives?

Qualitative adjectives, which describe qualities or characteristics, are typically classified according to degrees of comparison. These degrees are positive (e.g., 'big'), comparative (e.g., 'bigger'), and superlative (e.g., 'biggest').

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What part of speech are numerals classified as?

In traditional grammar, numerals are classified as a notional part of speech, indicating quantities or numbers.

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What are reciprocal pronouns?

Reciprocal pronouns express mutual action or relation. Examples include 'each other' and 'one another'.

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Do demonstrative pronouns have a grammatical category of number?

Demonstrative pronouns indicate proximity or distance. They have the grammatical category of number, meaning they have singular (e.g., 'this') and plural (e.g., 'these') forms.

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What is the function of modal words in a sentence?

Modal words function as parenthetical elements in a sentence, expressing the speaker's attitude or opinion. They usually don't affect the grammatical structure of the sentence.

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Is a noun a functional word?

Nouns are considered content words, meaning they carry lexical meaning and refer to entities, things, or concepts. They perform a specific function in a sentence, such as subject or object.

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Do notional parts of speech have functions in a sentence?

Notional parts of speech, like nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, carry lexical meaning and perform functions within a sentence. They are not just connectors.

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Why are notional parts of speech not used for connecting words?

Notional parts of speech are used to express meaning, not connect words. Functional parts of speech, like prepositions and conjunctions, serve to link words and phrases.

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Is a sentence a unit of phonetics?

A sentence is a unit of grammar, expressing a complete thought. Units of phonetics are sounds or phoneme combinations.

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Are functional parts of speech characterized by word-building properties?

Functional parts of speech, like prepositions, conjunctions, and articles, have grammatical functions and typically don't carry significant lexical meaning. They are not used for word building.

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Do functional parts of speech have lexical meaning?

Functional parts of speech, while mainly serving grammatical functions, can have some lexical meaning. For example, the preposition 'on' has a spatial meaning related to position or location.

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How many grammatical categories do verbs have?

Verbs have many grammatical categories, including tense, voice, aspect, mood, person, and number. They don't have only three grammatical categories.

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What type of opposition is 'take' vs. 'takes'?

The opposition between 'take' and 'takes' is a binary opposition, but not a privative one. This opposition shows the grammatical category of number (singular vs. plural), not a simple presence or absence of a feature.

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Is 'more quickly' a superlative form?

The word 'more quickly' is a comparative form, showing a higher degree of speed. Superlative forms indicate the highest degree (e.g., 'the most quickly').

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Do modal words function as predicates?

Modal words function as parenthetical elements, expressing opinions or attitudes. They don't function as predicates, which are the main verbs in a sentence.

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Is 'more often' a superlative form?

The form 'more often' is a comparative form, indicating a higher frequency of occurrence. Superlative forms show the highest degree (e.g., 'the most often').

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What grammatical category does the opposition between 'arrive' and 'have arrived' show?

The opposition between 'arrive' and 'have arrived' shows the grammatical category of tense (present vs. perfect), not finitude. Finitude refers to whether a verb shows a completed action or an ongoing one.

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Are numerals a functional part of speech?

In traditional classification, numerals are considered notional parts of speech, carrying lexical meaning related to number or quantity. Functional parts of speech mainly serve grammatical functions.

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What is a compound sentence?

A compound sentence contains two or more main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. It is a complex structure that expresses two separate but related ideas.

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What is a complex sentence?

A complex sentence contains a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clause depends on the main clause for complete meaning.

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What is a compound sentence with a clause of result?

A compound sentence with a clause of result shows a causal relationship. The second clause indicates the consequence or outcome of the action described in the first clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, expressing two or more independent ideas.

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What is a semi-compound sentence?

A semi-compound sentence contains two or more main clauses with a coordinating conjunction but with an implication of a closer relationship between the clauses than in a regular compound sentence.

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What are syntagmatic relations known as?

Syntagmatic relations are known as linear relations because they are established between language units in speech, where these units are arranged in a sequence or chain.

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How are syntagmatic relations established?

Syntagmatic relations occur between language units in speech, demonstrating the sequence and connection of words and phrases in a linear order.

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What are syntagmatic relations?

Syntagmatic relations are established between language units in speech. They show how words combine and function together based on their position in a sentence.

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Give an example of syntagmatic relations in grammar.

An example of syntagmatic relations in grammar is the combination of morphemes to create a word. 'Un-believ-able' shows how prefixes, roots, and suffixes are connected linearly to form a word.

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What are paradigmatic relations known as?

Paradigmatic relations are referred to as systematic relations because they are established between language units in the language system, where these units can substitute for each other based on their shared features or characteristics.

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Study Notes

True and False Statements

  • A sentence is a set of words that convey a complete thought
  • Nouns in English can be masculine, feminine, or neuter.
  • Most nouns are neuter.
  • Adjectives and adverbs are different parts of speech.
  • Qualitative adjectives are often characterized by degrees of comparison.
  • Numerals are categorized as a notional part of speech.
  • Reciprocal pronouns include "each other" and "one another"
  • Demonstrative pronouns have a number category (e.g., this - these).
  • Modal words function parenthetically in a sentence.
  • Nouns are not functional words.
  • Notional parts of speech do have functions in a sentence.
  • Notional parts of speech are not used to connect notional words.
  • A sentence is not a unit of phonetics.
  • Functional parts of speech are not characterized by word-building properties.

False Statements

  • Functional parts of speech are characterized by lexical meaning.
  • Verbs have three grammatical categories.
  • "Take-takes" is a privative binary opposition.
  • "More quickly" is a superlative form.
  • Modal words function as predicates.
  • "More often" is a superlative form.
  • The opposition "arrive-have arrived" shows verbs have the grammatical category of finitude.
  • Numerals are functional parts of speech (in the traditional classification)

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