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What does an ellipsis refer to in grammar?
What does an ellipsis refer to in grammar?
Which example best demonstrates the use of ellipsis?
Which example best demonstrates the use of ellipsis?
How do S-adverbials differ from adjunct (VP) adverbials?
How do S-adverbials differ from adjunct (VP) adverbials?
Is it true that a verb phrase (VP) can consist of a verb and its complements, but not necessarily any adjunct adverbials?
Is it true that a verb phrase (VP) can consist of a verb and its complements, but not necessarily any adjunct adverbials?
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What is the grammatical term for the phrase 'baked this cake' in the context given?
What is the grammatical term for the phrase 'baked this cake' in the context given?
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What distinguishes a complement from an adjunct?
What distinguishes a complement from an adjunct?
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Which of the following sentences includes a VP?
Which of the following sentences includes a VP?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of adjunct adverbials?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of adjunct adverbials?
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In the sentence 'She very surreptitiously put it under the bed', what does the term 'surreptitiously' describe?
In the sentence 'She very surreptitiously put it under the bed', what does the term 'surreptitiously' describe?
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Which option correctly identifies the role of an S-adverbial?
Which option correctly identifies the role of an S-adverbial?
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Study Notes
Mini-Game Questions
- Question 1: Adjuncts in a sentence provide optional, supplementary information.
- Question 2: Prepositional phrases (PPs) and adverbial phrases (AdvPs) can be optional, supplementary components in a sentence.
- Question 3: A time adjunct answers the question "How long?".
Hải Yến Questions
- Question 1 (wrong sentence): "She put it very surreptitiously under the bed" is the correct sentence among the options. The others contain incorrect word order or misplaced elements.
- Question 2 (phrasal verb): "She walked up the hill to enjoy the view," is an example including a normal preposition. "They decided to break up after years of struggling in their relationship" contains a phrasal verb.
- Ellipsis: Ellipsis is the omission of words/phrases.
Additional Grammar Questions
- Ellipsis Example: An example of ellipsis is: "Between you and me, Helmut interfered."
- S-adverbial vs. Adjunct (VP) adverbial: S-adverbials express the speaker's attitude or link sentences, while adjunct adverbials modify the entire sentence.
- Verb Phrase (VP) Components: A VP can consist of a verb and its complements but not necessarily adjuncts.
- Complements vs. Adjuncts: A complement is a mandatory component of a verb. An adjunct is optional, providing additional information. Complements are necessary for the verb's meaning, while adjuncts enhance the meaning further. Complements are mandatory, adjuncts are optional.
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Test your knowledge of English grammar with this engaging quiz. Explore topics such as adjuncts, ellipsis, and phrasal verbs through various questions and examples. Perfect for students aiming to strengthen their grammar skills.
