Theoretical english grammar assessment

Chapter 19
The Simple Sentence: Alternative conceptions

1. Why is the simple sentence referred to as a monoprediactive unit?

2. How is the constituent structure of the simple sentence analysed?
3. What is the difference between obligatory and optional positions in syntagmatic connection?
4. What is the essence of “the verbocentoic conception of the sentence”?
5. How is the semantic interpretation of the sentence carried out?
6. What are the main cognitive aspects of the simple sentence?
7. What is valence?
8. What is the essence of Jr. Tailor’s theory?
9. What do P. Hopper and S. Thomson suggest?
10. What is the essence of R. Langacker’s theory?


Chapter 20
Actual division of the sentence. Communicative types of sentences
1. What is actual division of the sentence and how is it expressed?
2. How is the actual division of the sentence considered in cognitive linguistics?
3. How is the sentence classified according to the purpose of communication?
4. What are the main communicative types of sentences in Modern English?


Chapter 21
Syntax of a composite sentence
1. Can you name the features of composite sentence as a unit of language?
2. What inlerrelation between logical and grammatical structures of the composite sentence do you know?
3. What are the funclinal and semantic types of composite sentences?
4. What do you know about the interrelation between Propositional and syntactical structures of competence structure?


Chapter 22
The Compound sentence. The compound sentence as a semi-composite sentence

1. 
   What is the logical difference between the composite sentence and the sequence of simple sentences?
   
2. 
   What are the main ways of joining clauses into a sentences?
   
3. 
   What is the functional classification of subordinate clauses?
   
4. 
   What is the principal of conceptual integration of clauses?
   
5. 
   What are monolithic and segregative types of sentences?