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Park sang joon Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
'So that~' clause
I know that the 'linking verb' is followed by a noun (phrase, clause) or an adjective (phrase, clause)
, same as the following sentences.
I am a boy. (a noun)
I became a doctor. (a noun)
I am sick. (an adjective)
The rotten apples are on the table. (an adjective phrase)
Our missing the train is because you are late. (a noun clause)
I feel as though I'm going to give it up soon. (an adjective clause)
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In the above sentences,
Is the 'so that'clause a 'noun clause' or if not, an 'adjective clause'?
In advance, Thank you for your help.
, same as the following sentences.
I am a boy. (a noun)
I became a doctor. (a noun)
I am sick. (an adjective)
The rotten apples are on the table. (an adjective phrase)
Our missing the train is because you are late. (a noun clause)
I feel as though I'm going to give it up soon. (an adjective clause)
The Forum rules say "Ask about only one topic in each thread".
This is so you can give the thread a very specific title and make it easier for others to find the answers that are given.
In the above sentences,
Is the 'so that'clause a 'noun clause' or if not, an 'adjective clause'?
In advance, Thank you for your help.
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park sang joon The rotten apples are on the table. (an adjective phrase) It is a prep. phrase.
- park sang joon The rotten apples are on the table.
- (an adjective phrase) It is a prep.
- phrase.
- park sang joon Our missing the train is because you are late.
- (a noun clause) No, We missed the train because you were late.
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park sang joonThe rotten apples are on the table. (an adjective phrase)It is a prep. phrase.
park sang joonOur missing the train is because you are late. (a noun clause)No, We missed the train because you were late.
park sang joonIs the 'so that'clause a 'noun cla
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Thank you for your post.
In Korea, 'on the table' is the 'prep. phrase' in part of speech but the adjective phrase role in the sentence.
I mistaked again; I'm sorry.
Is it not possible, 'Our missing the train is because you were late.'?
In Korea, the 'so that' clause in your example ,'I want to take a couple of classes this semester so that I can graduate sooner.', i
In Korea, 'on the table' is the 'prep. phrase' in part of speech but the adjective phrase role in the sentence.
I mistaked again; I'm sorry.
Is it not possible, 'Our missing the train is because you were late.'?
In Korea, the 'so that' clause in your example ,'I want to take a couple of classes this semester so that I can graduate sooner.', i
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park sang joonIs it not possible, 'Our missing the train is because you were late.'?Yes, it is possible and it is grammatically acceptable. However, the gerund use in normal conversation is not common.
There is no reason to use the possessive gerund form when we can use subject - verb construction. Make it simple!
park sang joon'I
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grammarfreakEnglish grammar is universal, whether it is in Korea or in the USThat is not exactly true.
There are some differences in grammar between the different varieties of English.
There are also, these days, very real differences in the terminology used by the various schools of grammar. The differences between 'phrase' and 'clause' tha
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fivejedjonThere are some differences in grammar between the different varieties of English.I am not sure I can see it in the same light. Grammar fundamentally should be the same. Generally speaking, there is a huge difference between adverbial phrase and adjective clause. I don't see it as a case of different terminology. By the way, I'd like to hear your tak
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grammarfreakI am not sure I can see it in the same light. Grammar fundamentally should be the same.Even within one variety of English there are differences in grammatical acceptability. Once you move from be variety to another, the differences become more obvious. Do you seriously think that the grammar of American English should be the same as that of
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Thank you both for your post.
I agree with fivejedjon about difference of English grammar term among many countries,
but I think 'noun clause' take the same role.
I consider that noun (clause) should be a subject, object or complement.
What role does the 'so that' clause execute in your example?
I agree with fivejedjon about difference of English grammar term among many countries,
but I think 'noun clause' take the same role.
I consider that noun (clause) should be a subject, object or complement.
What role does the 'so that' clause execute in your example?
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fivejedjonDo you seriously think that the grammar of American English should be the same as that of Southern British English?So by your comment, I take it that you don't believe so, right? In all seriousness, as far as FUNDAMENTAL grammar is concerned,no matter where we go, fundamental grammar should be relatively universal. Yes, I agree there are random diff
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We don't always use the same tenses, and we don't always use the same sentence patterns.
A few examples:
Most American varieties of English prefer a past simple in some contexts in which most British varieties prefer the present perfect.
Indian and Irish English accept the use of progressive forms in some contexts in which other varieties don't.
Irish English has such fo
A few examples:
Most American varieties of English prefer a past simple in some contexts in which most British varieties prefer the present perfect.
Indian and Irish English accept the use of progressive forms in some contexts in which other varieties don't.
Irish English has such fo
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