intransitive verbs and adverbials Flashcards

1
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If a main verb does not require any element to complete it, the verb is ?

A

Intransitive

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2
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What are optional elements called?

A

adverbials

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3
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Are adverbials mobile in a sentence?

A

yes

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4
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Can we have several adverbials in a sentence?

A

Yes

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5
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What are connectives?

A

a subclass of adverbials which express a speaker’s point of view

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6
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Name some words that are considered connectives

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Lucily, therefore, unfortunately, nevertheless

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