Outline: 1. Transformational Generative Grammar 2. Constructional grammar 3. Communicative grammar TRANSFORMATIONAL-GENERRATIVE GRAMMAR “Transformational Generative Grammar Theory” was presented byNoam Chomsky. This theory is about structure (Syntax) of sentences ina language. This theory tells us how syntax is formed and learned. Syntax: The study and organization or arrangement of sentences in alanguage is called Syntax. T.G.G theory explains this arrangement and organization
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Injustice to a Kind Heart When I look back at my life‚ I realize how grateful I am for the things I have and the people that are around me today. I see life a long road trip with twists and turns‚ but in the end we arrive exactly where we are supposed to be. Throughout my life there have been many ups and downs‚ and I have always made my choices accordingly. Now that I am on the verge of heading to college‚ it’s time for me to recognize what really matters in life. Family is my highest priority
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MEDICAL THERMOMETER Medical thermometers are used for measuring human body temperature‚ with the tip of the thermometer being inserted either into the mouth under the tongue (oral or sub-lingual temperature)‚ under the armpit (axillary temperature)‚ or into the rectum via the anus (rectal temperature). CLASSIFICATION BY TECHNOLOGY Liquid-filled The traditional thermometer is a glass tube with a bulb at one end containing a liquid which expands in a uniform manner with temperature. The tube
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Zoos are places that often visited by the people for recreation‚ moreover for the family who has child. They can find many kinds of animal‚ without going to the wild forest. Zoos can make the visitors happy‚ but it might not be the same condition as the wild animal’s feeling. I trust that zoos are cruel to the faunas. Numeruous people think that zoos are good for the wild animals. Keeping animals in the zoos can save the animals from extinction than let them free in their habitat. In their wild
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THREE KINDS OF FRIENDS In each person’s life‚ there are many people who come and go‚ but a few of them can become your friends. Sometimes you have problems‚ you can solve it yourself or you have to ask someone for help. At that time‚ a close friend usually stands beside you and solve your problems with you. It is easy to find some people to make a friend but very difficult to find a real friend who can help you whenever you need. Besides‚ friendships need honest‚ too. People shouldn’t lie to each
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Different Kinds of Joy Angela Qiao The pursuit of happiness is a reoccurring theme in numerous novels. In the novel‚ Their Eye’s Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston‚ what brings happiness differs to each character. To the main character Janie‚ happiness is found in love‚ but to her grandmother Nanny‚ happiness is found in security. At first‚ Janie does what Nanny wills her to. At the age of 16‚ Janie marries into security. She is safe‚ but unhappy. Still yearning for love‚ Janie runs away
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A Special Kind of Love When I was in seventh grade I clicked on a youtube video that made me cry. It changed me. It made me feel disgusted by myself‚ but empowered to change not only myself‚ but those around me. The video was of a speech given by Soeren Palumbo during his senior year at Palatine High School. His story will forever be etched in my mind: “I want to tell you a quick story before I start. I was walking through hallways‚ not minding my own business‚ listening to the conversations
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The 8th Amendment‚ "cruel and unusual" clause. The "cruel and unusual" clause in the eighth amendment states that "cruel and unusual punishment" such as torture or lingering death can not be inflicted on anyone as a form of execution. It is however permissible under the 8th Amendment to execute a convict by means of hanging‚ shooting‚ electrocution‚ and lethal gas. There is still confusion about what is actually constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment." There have been several court cases
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In “Two Kinds”‚ Jing-mei woo is also known as June and her personality traits are illustrated throughout the story. June displays impatient tendencies. June does not allow the time it would take to become the creation her mother wants her to be. She asks her mother why she is not happy with her. In response‚ her mother slaps her and tells that she is ungrateful. Jing-mei is resentful towards her mother. Suyuan takes it upon herself to make Jing-mei into a piano prodigy. Jing-mei plots revenge in
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societies have something else in common. They have an economic system or an organized way of providing for the wants and needs of their people. The way in which these decisions are made will determine the type of economic system. There are three major kinds of economic systems: traditional‚ command and market. In a society with a traditional economy nearly all economic activity is the result of ritual and custom. Habit and custom also prescribe most social behaviour. Individuals are not free to make
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