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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

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

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

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

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