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  1. 28-Oct-2009, 23:14 #1
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    Is the following sentence correct?

    This is a computer for educational purposes, not a computer for playing games.

    If it is, then what is the bolded part called gramatically?

    Thanks in advance.
  2. 28-Oct-2009, 23:18 #2
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    Default Re: Clause question

    Quote Originally Posted by vcolts View Post
    Is the following sentence correct?

    This is a computer for educational purposes, not a computer for playing games.

    If it is, then what is the bolded part called gramatically?

    Thanks in advance.
    It's called a phrase.
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  3. 29-Oct-2009, 01:19 #3
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    Default Re: Clause question

    Quote Originally Posted by sash2008 View Post
    It's called a phrase.
    What kind of?
  4. 29-Oct-2009, 07:47 #4
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    Default Re: Clause question

    nominal (apposed)
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