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Syntactic Trees and X' Theory
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Sh, Gang (Aaron) posted on 2016/01/14Ever wondered how sentences are structured? This video dives into Syntactic Trees and X' Theory, breaking down complex grammar concepts in an accessible way. You'll boost your knowledge of linguistics and pick up some advanced vocabulary perfect for students of the subject!
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /hɛd/
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UK /hed/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball with your head in a game
- To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
- Countable Noun
- Counter for the number of cattle
- Leader or person with the greatest authority
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US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
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UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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US /ˈsɛntəns/
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UK /'sentəns/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- Noun
- Official punishment given by a court of law
- Set of words that make a whole statement
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