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The simple subject is just the noun: Bunches The complete subject is the whole noun phrase: Bunches of flowers The simple predicate is just the verb for the noun's action: cover The complete predicate is everything other than the complete subject (veb, objects, adverbs): cover the float...

Velimir wrote: Hello everybody, I have two questions about the word "where" . 1.I've been told that "where" in the following sentence is a pronoun by its form : Where did you get to? And the explanation is that in possible answer like: I got to page 4. it stands for the noun phrase "page...

Hello Kooyeen, First,thank you very much for your answer . In the meantime I've got the answer on part 1 of my post .It is a question of a preposition at the end of a question.I understand that if ,for example, I ask : Where are you going to? - "where" is a pronoun since it can be replaced...

Hello everybody, I have two questions about the word "where" . 1.I've been told that "where" in the following sentence is a pronoun by its form : Where did you get to? And the explanation is that in possible answer like: I got to page 4. it stands for the noun phrase "page 4". ...

‘After playing chess’ is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb of time modifying the main verb ‘went’. It’s also considered an elided clause. In ‘ After he played chess, he went on to take a long walk home.’ the prepositional phrase becomes a full subordinate clause. ‘Playing chess’ is...

It -- S will make -- V them -- DO wise -- Object Complement The topic of complements is a broad and complex one, but here is a good basic introduction from an on-line source : Complement A complement is used with verbs like be, seem, look etc. Complements give more information about the...

The only thing that can come after a preposition to form a prepositional phrase is a noun phrase, usually a noun accompanied by its preceding determiner and perhaps an adjective. A relative clause may be added. The noun itself may be a gerund. If the element after the candidate for a...

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Yes, the noun phrase is "such " That is such a big dog. She wears such nice clothing. So is part of an adverb phrase. She sings so well. Or so can simply modify a predicate adjective. They seem so happy. Your voice is so pretty. Don't use so before an adjective that comes...

<<<The problem comes when the word " real " is added to the equation. The Concise Oxford Dictionary lists its adverbial use as " informal North American ", but to me, a Brit, it sounds terrible. “It is real good to be hugged when we are sad” “The weather is real sticky today”...