1. English Grammar By Yang Yan Foreign Languages College Luoyang Normal University

2. What we will go through in this class: 1. About the class requirements 2. About the course 3. About the book 4. About the suggestions

3. 1. About the course Why grammar? Can we learn without it? How do we learn it?

4.  We take English as a foreign language that will be seldom used in daily life after school. So we have no any English language environment at all.  Thank God we have grammar as a tool or a short cut.  a Tool to handle difficulties in English language  A short cut to form logical thought

5. It is just a useful tool,a faithful servant Language Grammar

6. 2. About the book Name: A New English Grammar Coursebook By: 章振邦  Almost the best grammar course book  A little difficult for students of our level  need to be read 2 times or more

7. Features of the book: 1.Tense and aspect 2. Means of expressing future time 3. – ing participle and – ed participle 4. non-finite verbs 5. Relative clause instead of attributive clauses Time distribution

8. Further reading: The book should be appended some reference books like: 1. 《张道真英语语法》（全新版） 《实用英语语法》张道真 2. 《高级英语语法》薄冰 3. 《大学英语语法手册》张成韦 上海外语教育出版社

9. About the suggestions: A note book strongly needed Pre-reading being extremely essential Homework being finished in time Come up with your own problems

10. What is grammar?

11. Definition of GRAMMAR GRAMMAR: the structural system of a language. the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) Linguistics Grammar Syntax Morphology Semantics

12. Grammatical Hierarchy

13. Five Ranks The grammar of the English language is organized into five ranks: the sentence the clause the phrase the word the morpheme

14. Diagram of the five ranks: Each rank is composed of one or more than one grammatical unit of the immediate lower rank: Sentence Clause Phrase Word Morpheme

15. A full sentence can generally be segmented rank by rank down to its smallest constituents---the morphemes. Clause Sentence Noun PhrasePrepositional PhraseVerb Phrase DeterminerNoun Auxiliary AdverbMain VerbPrepositionDeterminer Noun These undergraduates are rapidly improving in their writing.

16. 0.1 Morphemes 1.Definition: the minimum or smallest grammatical unit the smallest meaningful element of speech.

17. 2.Classification: Two categories: Free Morphemes Bound Morphemes

18. 1) Free Morphemes 1.Definition: has a complete meaning can stand by itself as a Simple Word Can form Compound Words Can form Derivatives

19. 2) Bound Morphemes are mostly affixes also meaningful, but the meaning is not complete in itself unless it is attached to some other form cannot stand by itself: it only exists as an Inflectional or Derivational Affix.

20. Inflectional Affix - ’ s (genitive case) -s/-es (plural nouns) -s/-es (the third person singular verbs in simple present) -ed (past tense verbs) -ing, -ed (-ing participle, -ed participle form of verbs) -er, -est (comparative, superlative degree of adjectives/ adverbs)

21. Derivational Affix Prefix, Suffix (Prefix) + Root + (suffix) co-exist existence co-existence

22. Morpheme Free M Free morpheme Affix Derivative Free M Compound word Bound morpheme Inflectional Affix Derivational Affix Prefix Suffix -’s, -s -ing, -ed/-en -est, -er, -s,-es Affix ＋ ＋ ＋ Root

23. 3) Allomorphs Definition: The variants of the same morpheme are called allomorphs. Explanation: the same morpheme in different contexts may take different phonological or orthographical forms.

24. Examples: In Orthography: in- im- il- ir- inactive immature illegal irrational incoherent immortal illogical irregular inexperienced imperfect illegible irrelevant In phonology: -s cats dogs houses

25. 0.2 Words is composed of one or more than one morpheme. can be classified in two ways: in terms of word-formation grammatical function

26. 1. In terms of Word- formation a) Simple Word b) Derivative c) Compound Word

27. a) Simple Word: also called Morpheme Word (free morpheme) minor but has frequent appearance and strong derivational ability the main body of English vocabulary usually the small word at on down near hand foot take make

28. b) Derivative: Structure: (prefix) + root +(suffix) : unkindness Prefix  Influence the meaning of the root Suffix  Influence the part of speech of the root Exceptions: 1. be-, en-/em, a- Influence the part of speech befriend, enable, empower, asleep 2. Some suffixes only change the meaning Friendship, booklet, idealism

29. c) Compound Word Structure: Free Morpheme + Free Morpheme Classification: Compound Noun Compound Adjective Compound Verb Compound Adverb Compound Pronoun Compound Conjunction Compound Preposition

30. 2. In terms of grammatical function Closed-class words Open-class words

31. Closed-class words Definition: Closed-class words refer to those sets of words whose items are closed or limited in number and are only exceptionally extended by the creation of additional members.

32. Scope: All the Function Words: Preposition Pronoun Determiner Conjunction Auxiliary

33. Open-class Words Definition: Open-class words refer to those sets of words whose items are indefinitely extendable. New items are constantly being created and old items are giving place to new ones.

34. Scope: All the Content Words: Noun Adjective Adverb Main Verb

35. NOTE: Cardinal Numeral, Ordinal Numeral and Interjection are between closed and open words.

36. 0.3 Phrases Definition: is composed of one or more than one word. is a group of words organized in a specific way with a key Word as its Head. The word class of the Head determines the class of the phrase and the way in which the words are organized.

37. Word Class of Phrase : Noun Phrase Verb Phrase Adjective Phrase Adverb Phrase Prepositional Phrase

38. 1) The Noun Phrase: Structure: (Determiner) + (Pre-Modifier) + Noun + (Post-Modifier) all the college students Noun as the Head Determiner Noun as the Pre-Modifier

39. His new book on phonology Milton lived in the 17th century. The author ’ s new novel that will soon come out Post-Modifier Clause Prepositional Phrase Finite Verb Phrase

40. 2) The Verb Phrase: In terms of the amount of verbs In terms of grammatical form Finite Verb Phrase Non-finite Verb Phrase Simple Verb Phrase Complex Verb Phrase

41. Simple Verb Phrase: Structure: (Modifier) + Main Verb + (Modifier) She looks pale. We utterly detested him.

42. Complex Verb Phrase: Structure: Auxiliary /Auxiliaries + Main Verb + (Modifier) It is getting dark. She ought to have told him about it. Joan will certainly object and so will Mary.

43. Finite Verb Phrase: A finite verb phrase is initiated by a finite form, that is, a verb form that changes according to Tense or Subject. Person Number I loved you. Tommy loves Lora. The girls love fairy tales. Love  loved Love  loves Love  love Number Person Tense

44. Non-finite Verb Phrase: A non-finite verb phrase is initiated by a non-finite form, that is, a verb form that does not change according to Tense or Subject. We went there to see a film. I usually go there to see a film. Robert seldom goes there to see a film. Andrew will go there to see a film. Non-finiteFinite

45. Point out finite and non- finite verb phrases: Having seen the film, we had a discussion. Painted by a famous artist, the portrait is invaluable. Tired from studying all afternoon, she went for a walk. Opening the book slowly and tentatively, she began to read.

46. 3) The Adjective Phrase: Structure: (Modifier) + Adjective + (Post modifier / Complementation) The course is pretty difficult. I ’ ll be glad to help you repair the car if you show me what ’ s wrong.

47. 4) The Adverb Phrase: Structure: (Modifier) + Adverb + (post Modifier) He spoke loudly and clearly.

48. 5) The Prepositional Phrase: Structure: (Modifier) + Preposition + Complementation The weather has been fine except in the north. Now their footsteps could be heard directly above my head. We are collecting money for the benefit of some orphans.

49. 0.4 Clauses: is composed of one or more than one phrase. A full-fledged clause is structurally a sequence of phrase and logically a construction of “ Subject + Predicate ”.

50. The producers are able to supply a small part of our needs. NP VP NP Subject Verb Object Subject Predicate Clause Sentence

51. Classification: 1) In terms of grammatical function: Independent clause (IC) Dependent clause (DC) stand by itself act as a complete utterance forms only part of another clause or phrase He knows everything about it. I don’t think he knows everything about it.

52. Quiz: I went to the store. I didn't buy any bread. I went to the store; I didn't buy any bread. I went to the store, but I didn't buy any bread. I went to the store; however, I didn't buy any bread. When I went to the store, I didn't buy any bread. I didn't buy any bread when I went to the store. IC. IC; IC. IC, IC. IC; IC. DC, IC. IC DC.

53. 2) Simple and Complex Clauses In terms of the “ Subject + Predicate ” construction: Simple Clause Complex Clause only one construction of “subject + predicate” comprises another clause or other clauses as its element or elements

54. Examples: It is not true. What you said is not true. He said that it was not true. He complained that what you said was not true. Simple Complex Simple Complex Independent Dependent Independent Dependent

55. 3) Main and Subordinate Clauses In a complex clause, the clause that takes another clause as its element is the main clause, while the clause that forms part of the main clause is a subordinate clause.

56. Example: He complained that what you said was not true. Main ClauseSubordinate Clause Main Clause

57. 4) Finite and Non-finite Clauses In terms of verb phrase type: Finite Clause: Non-finite Clause: takes a finite verb phrase as its predicate verb takes a non-finite verb phrase as its predicator I signed the paper to get the license. (Non-finite clause) It is forbidden to smoke in this room. (Non-finite clause)

58. Quiz: Finite or Nonfinite? 1. Everybody left just after the ceremony 2. Inviting your sister was not a great decision 3. I'll be home around ten if my train is on time. 4. They expect Susan to do all the work. 5. Deprived of oxygen, plants will quickly die Nonfinite Finite Nonfinite

59. 5) Verbless clauses is marked by the absence of any form of verb element is just a construction of “ subject + predicate ” without any form of verb element. Hungry and exhausted, the climbers returned. Christmas then only days away, the family was pent up with excitement.

60. 0.5 Sentences Features: the highest rank of grammatical unit. the basic linguistic unit of connected discourse Based on one or more than one clause can stand alone and perform a function in social communication. a grammatical unit that can stand by itself and perform a communicative function. Definition:

61. 1) Full and Minor Sentences A minor sentence is only a sentence fragment which in specific contexts and situations can stand by itself and perform a communicative function. Minor sentences are extensively used in informal discourses. A: When did he arrive? B: Last night. No smoking! Fire!

62. A Full Sentence is a sentence with an expressed subject and predicate. This kind of sentence is mostly used in formal speech and writing.

63. Classification of Full Sentence: Simple Sentence Compound Sentence Complex Sentence Compound-complex Sentence one independent clause Two or more coordinated independent clauses an independent clause comprising one or more dependent clauses as its elements Two or more coordinated independent clauses with at least one complex clause

64. Juan and Arturo play football every afternoon. Some students like to study in the mornings. Alicia goes to the library and studies every day. I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to speak English. We had to go inside when it started raining. As long as it isn't cold, it doesn't matter if it rains. I admire Tim, but he doesn't admire me, although I try hard to impress him. Even if you fail, at least you tried, and you're a better person for it. Examples: S. Cpd. S. Cpx. S. Cpd. Cpx. S.

65. THANK YOU!