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Jigneshbharati Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

the Powers-that-be

Before I begin, I must declare that I love my country and while not very proud of it as it stands currently, I accept it is my home and I try my best to make it better. The disclaimer is to aid when the powers-that-be and their minions get upset over this column. Such are the times that we live in! http://m.rediff.com/getahead/column/why-i-may-not-stand-up-for-the-national-anthem/20161202.htm

what parts of speech is "powers-that-be"? how does fit in the sentenc?
  

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It is half of the compound subject of the dependent clause.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is half of the compound subject of the dependent clause.
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It is half of the compound subject of the dependent clause.
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Could please elaborate?
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Both powers-that-be and minions are part of the subject. Both are nouns.
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is "while not very proud of it" a dependent clause and "as it stands currently" an idependent clause? What is the function of "while" and "as"- are they conjunctions? Thanks in advance.
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What type of grammar structure is "before I begin" ? It seem like an incomplete idea having I as subject and begin as a verb? What purpose does it serve? Thanks
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