In Noun phrases^x, Whom^x, Clauses^x

Nobody said it was not a clause! There are several bits of terminology that are confusing. One set of terms applies to the individual words. 'house' is a noun . 'happy' is an adjective . 'quietly' is an adverb . And so on. Another set of terms applies to groups of words...

Inchoateknowledge wrote: Appositions identify or explain the noun phrase, pronoun, they are in apposition to, and modify. REstrictive app is needed to make the sentence meaningful: The British Linford Christie won the 100 m race. LC is needed, otherwise you do not know who won. Comma is...

Hello, Komountain. You have just posted an example yourself! "And I would be glad to see some example sentences (in which clauses introduced by prepositions are not noun clauses) ." The subordinate clause in your sentence is a relative clause whose antecedent is the noun phrase "example...

Hi Mask, "I am taller than him." You might find the following page interesting "than" , as it discusses your point. PREPOSITION: Usage Problem In comparison or contrast with: could run faster than him; outclassed everyone other than her. USAGE NOTE: Since the 18th century...

Hello, mona The real grammarians out there must be busy trying to think of more rules to make our lives miserable. ~laughs~ I don't think I can help you with all of it, but I'll do what I can. and I hope I've understood your question, to begin with. 1. The four prepositions can take a...

Who, whom and whose are relative pronouns. Who and whom are used for persons. They introduce relative clauses postmodifying the head of a noun phrase, and they are identical in form with interrogative pronouns but function differently. Who: nominative form. "The student who failed the test...