A coordinate clause is a grammatically independent clause joined to another independent clause using a coordinating conjunction like 'and,' 'but,'…
A conjunctive illocutionary act combines multiple speech acts into a single utterance, where the meaning of one act depends on…
Conjunctive adverbs connect independent clauses, phrases, or words. They provide logical transitions, enhancing sentence clarity and flow. Examples include 'however,'…
A compound sentence connects two or more independent clauses, each capable of standing alone as a complete thought. It uses…
A compound predicate joins two or more verbs or verb phrases sharing the same subject, typically using conjunctions like 'and,'…
A cleft sentence is a complex sentence structure used for emphasis. It isolates a particular element, making it stand out…
An alternative relation defines a connection between entities where the standard or expected relationship is not the one being described.…
An allophone is a phonetic variant of a phoneme, a sound that can change meaning in a language. These subtle…
An adjacency pair is a sequence of two related utterances by different speakers, where the second utterance is a conventional…
An additive relation describes a relationship where the sum of two or more variables equals a constant. It's a fundamental…