Identify the type of phrases stated below and state the process that take place in the sentences.
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The question is asking to identify the type of phrase, and to state the process that takes place in the sentences below, essentially asking to explain or analyze the sentences provided.
Answer
Phrases: a. NP, b. VP, c. NP, d. AdjP, e. VP, f. NP, g. VP, h. NP, i. Participial, j. PP. Processes: a. Question formation, b. Auxiliary inversion, c. Passive transformation.
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a. These table - Noun Phrase (NP) b. Feels happy - Verb Phrase (VP) c. Four boys - Noun Phrase (NP) d. Extremely hot - Adjective Phrase (AdjP) e. Has eaten - Verb Phrase (VP) f. Something wicked - Noun Phrase (NP) g. May win - Verb Phrase (VP) h. Black cat - Noun Phrase (NP) i. Happily eating - Participial Phrase j. Before going - Prepositional Phrase (PP)
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a. The process involves forming a question by moving the object pronoun "who(m)" to the beginning of the clause.
b. This is an auxiliary inversion, where the subject and auxiliary verb (is) swap places to form a question.
c. This is a passive transformation where the object "the suspect" becomes the subject of the new sentence.
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a. These table - Noun Phrase (NP) b. Feels happy - Verb Phrase (VP) c. Four boys - Noun Phrase (NP) d. Extremely hot - Adjective Phrase (AdjP) e. Has eaten - Verb Phrase (VP) f. Something wicked - Noun Phrase (NP) g. May win - Verb Phrase (VP) h. Black cat - Noun Phrase (NP) i. Happily eating - Participial Phrase j. Before going - Prepositional Phrase (PP)
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a. The process involves forming a question by moving the object pronoun "who(m)" to the beginning of the clause.
b. This is an auxiliary inversion, where the subject and auxiliary verb (is) swap places to form a question.
c. This is a passive transformation where the object "the suspect" becomes the subject of the new sentence.
More Information
Different phrase types include noun, verb, adjective, and prepositional phrases. Sentence processes involve question formation and changing sentence structure through transformations.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing noun and adjective phrases. Look for the main function, such as describing a noun (adjective phrase) or acting as a subject/object (noun phrase).
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