The label appositive refers to a noun phrase which immediately follows another noun phrase of identical reference. An appositive is usually non-restrictive which means that… Continue reading
What is an appositive?
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Antecedent and Anaphor
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An antecedent is a linguistic expression which provides the interpretation for a second expression (anaphor) which has little meaning of its own. An antecedent is… Continue reading
Grammar terms – adverb, adverb phrases, adverb clauses and adverbial participles
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Adverbs Adverbs are words like slowly, happily, here, now and tomorrow. An adverb usually modifies a verb and provides more information about the manner, time,… Continue reading
Grammar terms beginning with letter A
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Absolute comparative The label absolute comparative refers to a comparative form used without a standard of comparison. Example: the younger generation. There is no answer… Continue reading
Grammar Terms – Part II
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Dialect The label dialect refers to any distinctive speech variety associated with the people of a particular region (regional dialect) or a social group (social… Continue reading
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