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John liao Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Apparently sensitive to criticism. new concept English 2.70

Apparently sensitive to criticism, the bull forgot all about the matador and charged at the drunk.

What is the part of "Apparently sensitive to criticism" called? Adverb clause or adverbial adjunct? It seems I cannot find the related topic in the following link:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index2.htm
  

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john liao What is the part of "Apparently sensitive to criticism" called? Adverb clause or adverbial adjunct? Terminology varies (as you will see when Gus arrives at this thread).

— Mister Micawber

  • john liao What is the part of "Apparently sensitive to criticism" called?
  • Adverb clause or adverbial adjunct?
  • Terminology varies (as you will see when Gus arrives at this thread).
  • I would guess a 'verbless adverbial clause'.
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john liaoWhat is the part of "Apparently sensitive to criticism" called? Adverb clause or adverbial adjunct?
Terminology varies (as you will see when Gus arrives at this thread). I would guess a 'verbless adverbial clause'.
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Do you realize that 'apparently sensitive to criticism' is humorous in tone when said about a bull?Emotion: wink
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And where can I find some topics about this type of grammar?
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john liaoApparently sensitive to criticism, the bull forgot all about the matador and charged at the drunk.
In Scandinavia, the beginning of the sentence would be called a causal clause equivalent, but I don't think you have much use for that piece of information unless you live in a Scandinavian country!
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