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a constituent/ part of the other
1 2 21
[I like John [because John likes me] ]
1 1
[superordinate/ independent/ main clause ]
2 2
[subordinate/ dependent clause]
1/3
X- Y-
Z-( I think [ that you can do it { if you try} ] )
S V O A
X = superodinate to Y
Y = subordinate to X
2/1
Classifications of subordinate clauses
2/2
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
2/3
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Verbless clause
- contains a subject and a predicate
2/4
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Infinitive with <i>to</i>
Infinitive without <i>to</i> <i>-ed </i>participle
2/5
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Infinitive with <i>to</i>
Infinitive without <i>to</i> <i>-ed </i>participle
<i>-ing</i> participle
Without S: The best thing would be <i>to tell everybody</i>.
2/6
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Infinitive with <i>to</i>
Infinitive without <i>to</i> <i>-ed </i>participle
<i>-ing</i> participle
Without S: <i>Leaving the room</i>, he tripped over the mat.
With S: <i>Her aunt having left the room</i>, I declared my
2/7
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Infinitive with <i>to</i>
Infinitive without <i>to</i> <i>-ed </i>participle
<i>-ing</i> participle
2/8
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Infinitive with <i>to</i>
Infinitive without <i>to</i> <i>-ed </i>participle
<i>-ing</i> participle
Without S: <i>Covered in snow</i>, he looked like a snowman.
2/9
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Verbless clause
1. Ellipsis of the verb ‘be’
2/10
By structural type Finite clause
Nonfinite clause
Verbless clause
2. Reduction of non-finite clauses
2/11
By function Nominal clause
Adverbial clause
Comparative clause
3/1
Subordinating
conjunctions Simple subordinators
Compound subordinators
3/2
Subordinating
conjunctions Simple subordinators
Compound subordinators
Correlative subordinators
after, though, although, as,
because, before, if, once
since, that, until, when
3/3
Subordinating
conjunctions Simple subordinators
Compound subordinators
Correlative subordinators
- ending with ‘that’: in that, so that, such that …
- ending with optional ‘that’: now (that), provided (that),
supposing (that), seeing (that)…
- ending with ‘as’: so far as, as long as, so as (to do sth)…
3/4
Subordinating
conjunctions Simple subordinators
Compound subordinators
Correlative subordinators
if… then, although… yet, as… as, so… as, so… that
3/5
Other indicators of
subordination Wh-element initial markers
3/6
Other indicators of
subordination Wh-element initial markers
Subject-operator inversion
No marker
3/7
Other indicators of
subordination Wh-element initial markers
Subject-operator inversion
No marker
3/8
Other indicators of
subordination Wh-element initial markers
Subject-operator inversion
No marker
<i>1. nominal clause</i>
e.g. I suppose (that) you’re right.
4/1
Nominal Clauses
Finite Non-finite
that clause
wh-interrogative clause
Yes - No interrogative clause
Nominal relative clause
to-infinitive nominal clause
nominal –ing clause
4/2
Finite Nominal Clauses
<b>that clause</b>
wh-interrogative clause
Yes - No interrogative clause
- S: That you were wrong is undeniable.
- Cs: The problem is that he refuses to
speak in court.
- Appositive: The fact that he hates English
makes it hard for him to study it.
4/3
Finite Nominal Clauses
that clause
wh-interrogative clause
Yes - No interrogative clause
Nominal relative clause
- Function as S, Od, Cs, Ap, Cadj,
& Cprep (They haven’t decided on <i>who </i>
<i>wins the cup</i>.)
4/4
Finite Nominal Clauses
that clause
wh-interrogative clause
<b>Yes - No interrogative clause</b>
- Is formed with if/ whether
4/5
Finite Nominal Clauses
that clause
wh-interrogative clause
Yes - No interrogative clause
<b>Nominal relative clause</b>
- S: What he is pursuing is fame.
- Od: I want to see whoever in charge of
this department.
- Oi: She gave whoever came into the store
a handful of sweets.
- Cs: University is where you train for your
future career.
- Co: You can call me whatever you like.
- Ap: Tell me your nickname, that is, the
way your friends often call you.
4/6
Non-finite nominal clauses
to-infinitive nominal clause
nominal –ing clause
bare infinitive
- S: To become an MC has always
been my dream.
- Od: John wanted her to open the door.
- Cs: My wish is to stay here one
more week.
4/7
Non-finite nominal clauses
to-infinitive nominal clause
nominal –ing clause
bare infinitive
- Function as S, Od, Cs, Ap, Cprep,
& Cadj
<i>- Genitive case in formal style</i>
e.g. I’m surprised at his making
that mistake.
-<i><sub> Objective or common case:</sub></i>
4/8
Non-finite nominal clauses
to-infinitive nominal clause
nominal –ing clause
bare infinitive
- ‘to’ is optional in case of ‘do’ proform.
<i>E.g. All I did was (to) turn off the gas.</i>
- bare infinitive is obligatory when the
infinitive clause is initial
5/1
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
5/2
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- after, before, until, since, when + finite clause
- after, before, since, until, when(ever), while + V-ing
- once, until, when(ever), while + V-ed
5/3
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- Introduced by ‘where’/ ‘wherever’
E.g. When I retire, I will travel <i>wherever I like.</i>
5/4
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- Conditional clauses state the <i>dependence</i> of one circumstance
on another.
5/5
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- Concessive clauses imply a <i>contrast</i> between two circumstances.
- Introduced by <i>though, although, while, whereas, even if</i>
5/6
Clauses of condition
or concession
Alternative conditional-concessive clauses
5/7
Clauses of condition
or concession Alternative conditional-concessive clauses
E.g. <i>Whether they beat us or we beat them</i>,
we’ll celebrate tonight.
5/8
Clauses of condition
or concession Universal conditional-concessive clauses
E.g. <i>No matter how hard he tried</i>, he could
never summon enough courage to tell her
the truth.
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- introduced by <i>because, since, as</i>
<i>- </i>I didn’t lend him the book <i>because I needed it for my assignment</i>.
(adjunct)
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- express a fulfilled condition/ a relation between a premise
(in the subordinate clause) and the conclusion (in the main clause)
- introduced by because, since, as, & seeing that
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- are adjuncts
- introduced by <i>(in order) (for N) to, so as to, so that</i>
E.g. I tiptoed into the room so as not to wake the baby up.
5/12
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
- are more <i>factual</i> than putative may contain an ordinary verb form
without a modal auxiliary
- introduced by <i>so that/so</i> (informal)
5/13
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
Clauses of manner – <i>(exactly) as, (just) as</i>
5/14
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
Clauses of comparison – <i>as if, as though</i>
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
Clauses of proportion express a <i>‘proportionality’ or equivalence </i>
<i>of tendency</i> between two circumstances
E.g.
<i>As he grew older</i>, (so) his enthusiasm for the cause decreased.
5/16
Time
Place
Condition & concession
Reason or cause
Circumstance
Purpose
Result
Manner & Comparison
Proportion & Preference
Clauses of preference are introduced by <i>rather than/ sooner than</i>
E.g. <i>Rather than go there by air</i>, I’d take the train.
<i>Rather than sitting here complaining</i>, we should act.
6/1
Comp-element S: More people eat at KFC than any other
fastfood restaurant.
Cs: I’m healthier than most people of my age.
Od: She eats much more than me.
Oi: Santa has brought more children joy
than anybody else.
6/2
Ellipsis in Comparative Clause
<i><b>1. Optional ellipsis</b></i>
James enjoyed the cake more than Susan enjoyed the cake.
James enjoyed the cake more than Susan enjoyed it.
James enjoyed the cake more than Susan did.
James enjoyed the cake more than Susan.
<i><b>2. Obligatory ellipsis (of object)</b></i>
6/3
Ambiguity
He loves the dog more than his wife.
through ellipsis
with ‘too’ & ‘enough’
6/4
Comment Clauses Features
6/5
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
- can be either disjuncts or conjuncts
- may occur initially, finally, or medially
- have a separate tone unit
6/6
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
(1) Like a main clause
6/7
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
6/8
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
(3) Like a nominal relative clause as conjunct
6/9
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
(4) To-infinitive clause as style disjunct
6/10
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
(5) –ing clause as style disjunct
6/11
Comment Clauses Features
Forms
(6) –ed clause as style disjunct