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Allexkramer432 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Complex Subject Participle Adjective?

Ahh, I see. Were certain clauses (defined today) once defined as phrases? If so, will you elaborate.


Additionally, I am sorry that I have led to this being off-topic. For the OP’s sake, I found this article, which may be more in tune to what he is talking of. https://englishstandarts.blogspot.com/2013/09/participle-complex.html?m=1

  

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allexkramer432 Were certain clauses (defined today) once defined as phrases? The participle phrase (lately 'clause') is the best example. The infinitive phrase (lately 'clause') is another good example.

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  • allexkramer432 Were certain clauses (defined today) once defined as phrases?
  • The participle phrase (lately 'clause') is the best example.
  • The infinitive phrase (lately 'clause') is another good example.
  • Other differences are not so regular or simple.
  • The noun phrase of traditional grammar is nothing like the noun phrase in modern grammar.
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allexkramer432Were certain clauses (defined today) once defined as phrases?

The participle phrase (lately 'clause') is the best example. The infinitive phrase (lately 'clause') is another good example. Other differences are not so regular or simple. The noun phrase of traditional grammar is nothing like the noun phrase in modern grammar.

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