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I. Explain the difference in form and meaning between the members of each of the following sentence pairs.1a) Many people prefer democracy. 1b) Many peoples prefer democracy3a)        He got an angry answer. 3b) He got very angry. 4a) Fighting hooligans is dangerous. 4b) Fighting hooligans are dangerous.i know the meaning of each sentence i just need the differences of form like subject   verb   noun    etc...

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Please try to give us your ideas first.

Best wishes, Clive

Ericsteef · Answer

he got an angry answer

he (is head noun function as subject)
got (is verb phrase)
an angry answer (noun phrase) determiner THE and head noun answer
i am not sure of angry
i hope that i make it clear

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I. Explain the difference in form and meaning between the members of each of the following sentence pairs.

3a) He got an angry answer.

3b) He got very angry.

he got an angry answer

he (is head noun function as subject)OK
got (is verb phrase) OK, but I'd just say 'verb'. To me, a phrase has more than one word.
an angry answer (noun phrase) determiner THE and head noun answer OK. 'Answer' is the object.
i am not sure of angry It's an adjective describing the noun 'answer'.
i hope that i make it clear

OK, not bad. Now try 3b.

And don't forget you are being asked about the meaning as well as the form. So far, you have just looked at the form. Do the form for 3b, and then look at the meaning of both sentences.

Clive

Ericsteef · Answer

thanks for your answer Clive. i wonder if you saw my other question .did you? i would like that you take a look on

Clive · Answer

Hi,
Does that mean you are finished with these questions?
Clive

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