A simple sentence is the most basic grammatical unit, containing one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought and forms…
A serial verb construction (SVC) features multiple verbs or verb phrases in a single clause without conjunctions or overt grammatical…
Separable affixes are prefixes or suffixes in some languages that can be detached from the main verb and placed elsewhere…
Sentential complementation involves clauses that function as arguments of verbs, nouns, or adjectives. These clausal complements complete the meaning of…
Sentence adverbs modify entire sentences, expressing the speaker's attitude or opinion. They often appear at the beginning of a sentence,…
Second person deixis refers to the use of 'you' and related pronouns to refer to the listener or reader. It…
The Same Subject Marker (SSM) in linguistics indicates that the subject of a subordinate clause is the same as the…
Restrictive relative clauses provide essential information to identify a noun. They are crucial for clarity and meaning, and are not…
The remote past tense in English describes actions or states that occurred at a time far removed from the present,…
The remote future tense describes actions or states that will occur at an unspecified or distant point in the future,…