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Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases



 
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Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases #1 (permalink) Sun May 03, 2009 2:12 am   Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases
 

Hello all,

I've just started my masters of TESOL and the subject I'm presently studying is all about English linguistics. If there's anyone out there who is a wizz at:
1) breaking down English sentences (for more advanced English) into their subject, verb/predicative, object, adjunct and predicative complement; and/or
2) finding the main clause and subordinate clauses within sentences; and/or
3) recognising verb phases, noun phases, adjective phases, prepositional phases and adverbial phases;
you're help is desperately needed!!!

I'm a native English speaker but unfortunately through my schooling we did not learn the complex break down of English, only the basics.

I am trying to analysis a passage of writing (I have tried to attach it however, I'm having difficulty) but I am swimming in confusion!


Here are a few of the sentences that I'm needing help with:

#1 The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
#2 A year is a long time and students could lose the good study habits and sense of discipline they had when they were in a formal academic structure.

#3 They could lose the benefit of college or university education and the chance to earn a higher income all their lives.

#4 Intellectually, they examine their own beliefs and ideas in relation to those of others in a new environment.

#5 Professionally, students get a taste of diverse workplaces, which might inspire a possible career interest.

Any help given is HUGELY appreciated.
Many thanks in advance for those that are able to,
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Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases- HELP NEEDED! #2 (permalink) Sun May 03, 2009 10:32 am   Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases- HELP NEEDED!
 

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Hello Miranda,

Would you please try to make an effort yourself to parse these sentences. Post your efforts and we will review them.
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