The function S can be realized by:
1. a NP
2. a finite clause
3. a non-finite clause
4. anticipatory IT + finite/nonfinite clause
5. unstressed THERE in existential sentences
6. a prepositional phrase
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
II. TYPES OF SUBJECT
/according to their semantic function, i.e. the possible semantic roles of the syntactic function/
1. AGENT Sag – denotes participant who is voluntary intentional doer of the verbal action,
e.g.: The boy broke the window.
2. FORCE Sfo – denotes a natural or mechanical force which involuntarily causes an event or action to happen,
e.g.: The wind broke the window. The avalanche destroyed the house.
1. AGENT Sag – denotes participant who is voluntary intentional doer of the verbal action,
e.g.: The boy broke the window.
2. FORCE Sfo – denotes a natural or mechanical force which involuntarily causes an event or action to happen,
e.g.: The wind broke the window. The avalanche destroyed the house.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
3. THE SUBJECT
I. DEFINITION
The subject is one of the two main parts of the sentence which together with the predicate constitutes the binary predicative bond. Predicative bond between the S /the thing subjected to description/ on the one hand and the P which predicates / “says” / sth about the S on the other hand is the structural backbone of the sentence. To define S we need to take into account the following points:
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