The structure of sentences (syntax)

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What are functional categories?

They are semantically weak, and contribute more to the structure of sentences than to the meaning. Determiners and prepositions.

What is descriptive grammar?

It describes how language is used, in daily life.

What can follow a preposition?

Just a noun
determiner and a noun (on the chair)
adjective + noun (for small children)
determiner + adjective + noun (on the large table)
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What are some recursive devices?

1. Multiple adjunction
2. Embedding ( making sentences longer)
3. Coordination (links two sentences together on equal terms.

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