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60 Answered Questions for the topic Syntax

04/06/19

Writing a story in Japanese: how to handle dialogue?

I'm an elementary Japanese student. I am trying to write a simple story in Japanese, and I want to make it as interesting as possible with my current knowledge of the language. I am concerned about... more

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Syntax Linux Unix Bash

04/04/19

How do I syntax check a Bash script without running it?

Is it possible to check a bash script syntax without executing it? Using Perl, I can run `perl -c 'script name'`. Is there any equivalent command for bash scripts?

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Syntax Esl/esol Esl Emotions

03/30/19

Why does "I was happy to do my homework" work, but "I was tired to do my homework" doesn't?

I'm teaching ESL, and I came across a question from one of my students that I don't know how to answer. Using the form "{subject} {verb} {adjective} {infinitive phrase}" we've been going over... more

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Syntax Grammar Questions Clauses

03/29/19

How very dare you!?

The phrase: > *How very dare you!* ... was originally used by English comedian and actor Frankie Howard, but has since found fame in the UK through the Catherine Tate show. 1. In this sentence,... more

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Syntax Esl/esol Speech

03/29/19

Is there an analysis of the construction "my friend she is nice."?

I am researching syntactic idiosyncrasies of verbal communication and am interested in a construction in which a noun is reiterated with a pronoun. As children, we're all taught to avoid... more

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Syntax Logic Operators Prolog

03/27/19

Prolog "or" operator, query?

I'm working on some prolog that I'm new to. I'm looking for an "or" operator registered(X, Y), Y=ct101, Y=ct102, Y=ct103. Here's my query. What I want to write is code that will: "return X,... more

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Syntax Phonics Linguistics

03/24/19

What is an example of a morpheme?

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Syntax English Grammar

03/21/19

What are the four types of sentence structures?

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Syntax English Literature

03/21/19

How does syntax contribute to tone?

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Syntax English Literature

03/21/19

What does syntax mean in poetry?

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Syntax English

03/21/19

What is traditional syntax?

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Syntax English Grammar

03/21/19

What is simple syntax?

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Syntax English Grammar

03/20/19

Is syntax part of grammar?

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Syntax English Grammar

03/20/19

What does syntax mean in English?

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Syntax Grammar Linguistics Clauses

03/19/19

How do you assign Case to sentences with an infinitival clause?

Look at this example: For the butler to attack the robber would be surprising. Here, the butler and the robber are assigned accusative case. Is 'for' assigning case to the butler and 'to attack'... more

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Syntax Arabic Grammar Greek

03/19/19

Greek - Arabic language relation?

Is there a valid, known link (academic source or even speculation) regarding the Greek and Arabic language, when it comes to syntactic- grammatical or morphological cohesion? I ve only come across... more

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