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syntax again

I want you to ask sthg...can you help me? I have an syntax exam on wednesday...I couldn't understand mood in syntax. what is the meaning 'residue' in syntax? Also can you explain 'theme' in syntax?

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Re: syntax again

According to Halliday's functional grammar, a clause can be divided into Mood and Residue, and it can be divided into Theme and Rheme.

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Re: syntax again

thank you so much

it is very useful for me...

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adjectives

hi! I want a help...I have homework assignment about functions of adjective..Can you give me any link about it?

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Re: adjectives

Try these:

http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/adjective.html

English Grammar and Writing : English language courses, English Grammar Online (Click on the "next" button at the end of each page).

adjective--function of in english grammar

The Adjective

What is an adjective?

What Is An Adjective?

Notes on Quirk & Greenbaum, Chapter 5

grammarOnline: adjective clause - What is it?

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Re: syntax again

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