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| + | Adjuncts are [[Constituents (definition)|constituents]] that function as additional modifiers in a sentence or phrase. Adjuncts stand in contrast to [[Arguments (definition)]] and [[Complements (definition)]]. Typical Adjuncts include Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases, but other categories like Verb Phrases, Clauses and Noun Phrases can also function as adjuncts. | ||
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| + | Some examples of adjuncts in English: | ||
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| + | #The '''very big''' book | ||
| + | #She ate the pizza '''quickly''' | ||
| + | #Frank bought the stereo '''with all his money''' | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Adjective (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Adverb (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Word Order]] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjunct | |
| − | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjunct | + | *http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAnAdjunct.htm |
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| − | http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAnAdjunct.htm | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | Carnie, Andrew (2010) ''Constituent Structure''. Oxford University Press. | |
[[Category: Technical Definitions]] | [[Category: Technical Definitions]] | ||
[[Category: Syntax]] | [[Category: Syntax]] | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 3 June 2012
Adjuncts are constituents that function as additional modifiers in a sentence or phrase. Adjuncts stand in contrast to Arguments (definition) and Complements (definition). Typical Adjuncts include Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositional Phrases, but other categories like Verb Phrases, Clauses and Noun Phrases can also function as adjuncts.
Some examples of adjuncts in English:
- The very big book
- She ate the pizza quickly
- Frank bought the stereo with all his money
See Also
External Links
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjunct
- http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAnAdjunct.htm
References
Carnie, Andrew (2010) Constituent Structure. Oxford University Press.
