Grammar (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Word order's role in English
Word order's role in English
Determines meaning; changing word order changes meaning
Concrete nouns
Concrete nouns
Things you can perceive through your five senses
Abstract nouns
Abstract nouns
Emotions, feelings, or concepts you cannot touch
Adverbs' function
Adverbs' function
Modify verbs; often end in -ly; answer why/when/how
Main clause
Main clause
Can stand alone and make complete sense
Subordinate clause
Subordinate clause
Cannot stand alone; depends on main clause for meaning
Simple sentence structure
Simple sentence structure
Contains one main clause
Complex sentence structure
Complex sentence structure
Main clause + one or more subordinate clauses
Minor sentence
Minor sentence
Lacks a main verb; creates dramatic effect
Inversion technique
Inversion technique
Reversing word order to shift emphasis/create climax