GRAMMAR Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
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prescriptivism

A

language study focusing on rules and correctness

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2
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modal verb

A

shows possibility, necessity, obligation and certainty

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3
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primary auxiliary verb

A

helps main verb by expressing change in tense

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4
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active voice

A

agent in subject position

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5
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passive voice

A

agent omitted or placed later

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