One only has to seriously study your articles to appreciate the impact you could make on the correct use of the English language, by us all. I love to read literary classics and encourage my fellow Ghanaians to take up readin ... read full comment
One only has to seriously study your articles to appreciate the impact you could make on the correct use of the English language, by us all. I love to read literary classics and encourage my fellow Ghanaians to take up reading. It not only increases ones vocabulary but also builds ones confidence to engage in meaningful conversation.
Abubakar M. M. Azindoo 9 years ago
Thankful and humbled.
Thankful and humbled.
Oheneba 9 years ago
Sir, l admire your work so much. In fact, it is very brilliant. However, l disagree with u on the adjectival phrase being only when it is premodified by an adverb. I believe a word like a string of words that forms part of a ... read full comment
Sir, l admire your work so much. In fact, it is very brilliant. However, l disagree with u on the adjectival phrase being only when it is premodified by an adverb. I believe a word like a string of words that forms part of a sentence is a phrase. Eg. The 'beautiful' in the sentence ' The lady is beautiful' is an adjective phrase so is 'very beautiful' in the sentence 'The lady is very beautiful'. U may call me on 0548402726 or whatsapp 0271305614 for clarification.
Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo 9 years ago
I am very thankful to you and humbled by your compliments. I am however sorry to state that the need for your disagreement does not arise. You may refer to the text. While your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my cl ... read full comment
I am very thankful to you and humbled by your compliments. I am however sorry to state that the need for your disagreement does not arise. You may refer to the text. While your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my claim in relation to the “the adjective phrase is often pre-modified by an adverb of degree plus an adjective as its headword” (Quagie, 2010:106). Below are examples:
• The weather in Ghana can sometimes be EXTREMELY WARM.
• UAM students are VERY INTELLIGENT. by an adverb is on adjective phrase.
Besides, with all due respect, your claim that the word "beautiful" "is an adjective phrase" in the sentence 'The lady is beautiful' is grammatically invalid because by your own definition of phrase, one word cannot constitute a phrase.
In any case, your contributions are always welcome, since they are meant to enhance the quality of your favorate "Literary Discourse."
Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo 9 years ago
Sorry for the mix-up. What I mean is that while your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my claim is in relation to adjective phrase.The crux of my argument in this part of the discourse is the difference between an ad ... read full comment
Sorry for the mix-up. What I mean is that while your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my claim is in relation to adjective phrase.The crux of my argument in this part of the discourse is the difference between an adjective phrase and an adjectival phrase.
selorm 9 years ago
A single word can actually function as a phrase. For instance we know that a Noun Phrase can function as the subject of a sentence. Therefore, in the sentence "He is good". "He" is the Noun Phrase functioning as the subject o ... read full comment
A single word can actually function as a phrase. For instance we know that a Noun Phrase can function as the subject of a sentence. Therefore, in the sentence "He is good". "He" is the Noun Phrase functioning as the subject of the sentence.
Again,in the sentence "Ama bought books",the "books" is the Noun Phrase functioning as the object of the verb.
Consequently,a phrase could be defined as a word or a combination of words that appears in a set syntactic position,for instance in subject or object position.
IDRIS PACAS 9 years ago
Time and space will never permit the writer to define each term to its fullest. Here, he referenced the source duly.
At higher levels of learning as the writer belongs to, every grammatical concept becomes subjective. Thus ... read full comment
Time and space will never permit the writer to define each term to its fullest. Here, he referenced the source duly.
At higher levels of learning as the writer belongs to, every grammatical concept becomes subjective. Thus, academic arguments are based on authorities. That's exactly what the writer did.
What is expressed in the article herein is a logical extension of what you're suggesting as a different thing. The writer purposely excluded all such trivial details but focused on a defined line of argument.
Keep reading!
My problem with the writer is that he introduces so many ideas at a go. What is presented in that short piece is extremely wonderful. Only grammatically trained minds will appreciate that. And I did. But for shake of all visitors to Ghanaweb, he should focus on the issues bit by bit.
Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo 9 years ago
Thankful and humbled, darling brother Idris Pacas.Your contribution actually enhances the quality of this article and may prevent other forms of possible misunderstanding by some readers. Your suggestion of focusing on "issue ... read full comment
Thankful and humbled, darling brother Idris Pacas.Your contribution actually enhances the quality of this article and may prevent other forms of possible misunderstanding by some readers. Your suggestion of focusing on "issues bit by bite" is well noted.
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 9 years ago
I am happy that you acknowledge Bro. Bro. Pacas' suggestion that you break down the lesson in small pieces so that more people will understand is very important. That of course means more expansive lessons on fewer grammatica ... read full comment
I am happy that you acknowledge Bro. Bro. Pacas' suggestion that you break down the lesson in small pieces so that more people will understand is very important. That of course means more expansive lessons on fewer grammatical issues at a time. For example, this entire lesson can dwell on the definition of phrases and one or two types of phrases to make for easier understanding.
When I was teaching English, people made fun of how slowly I proceeded, but always praised me for making whatever I taught a lifetime knowledge for students' recall. To me, it is better to teach very few points at a time which people will understand than to complete a syllabus.
I also suggest that you look at your lesson objectives and make them more specific, measurable and behavioral. I think I have made this suggestion before without explaining myself well. For example, at the end of the lesson, students will be able to define a noun phrase and give five examples of it; or a prepositional phrase and give three examples of it; or identify these phrases in sentences.
Thus the lesson could end in actual exercises that can test the results of the set objectives in quantifiable terms. This is as opposed to " improve their understanding" which is neither behavioral nor measurable, nor specific.
Finally, you may want to revise your notion that a phrase cannot be a single word. This appears to be a traditional definition of phrase that cannot be sustained in modern generative grammar.
Thanks for your good effort though.
Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo 9 years ago
Thanks Doc. Your comments have always been insightful and objective. Your suggestions are well noted. I may take time to plan them well for successful implementation. When you are less busy, you may add more points in terms o ... read full comment
Thanks Doc. Your comments have always been insightful and objective. Your suggestions are well noted. I may take time to plan them well for successful implementation. When you are less busy, you may add more points in terms of implementation.
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 9 years ago
I will be happy to participate as always and may even suggest exercises for your lessons, but remember you are the teacher here; I must have the posture of a student.
Meanwhile, just begin by clearly setting out a single o ... read full comment
I will be happy to participate as always and may even suggest exercises for your lessons, but remember you are the teacher here; I must have the posture of a student.
Meanwhile, just begin by clearly setting out a single objective on a topic, deal with the topic to meet the objective, and set exercises based on the objective. Then all the parts will be connected into a single coherent and co-relative whole. I remember you do this with your error analyses lessons....
And do not be too bothered about how small the quantum of knowledge imparted at a time. Believe me, we come here to learn in small bits, not in large parts; we don't want to think too hardly before understanding. Thus your lessons should notionally target beginning High School students, not beyond.
My hope is to see you become the undisputed English Teacher on Ghanaweb and beyond. And so far, you appear to be on track.
A. M. M. Azindoo 9 years ago
Once again, I am humbled. But permit me to state that if you have the posture of a student, the classes won't be successful. You better be the supervisor. Hahahahhaa! Stay blessed.
Once again, I am humbled. But permit me to state that if you have the posture of a student, the classes won't be successful. You better be the supervisor. Hahahahhaa! Stay blessed.
seidu 9 years ago
My main nan, zzzMr Marzuq, one if my best english former lecturer at Iucg God bless u
My main nan, zzzMr Marzuq, one if my best english former lecturer at Iucg God bless u
Abubakar M. M. Azindoo 9 years ago
Great to hear from you Mr. Seidu. I am humbled by your compliments. Hope you are gainfully employed now. Hahahahaha! Stay blessed.
Great to hear from you Mr. Seidu. I am humbled by your compliments. Hope you are gainfully employed now. Hahahahaha! Stay blessed.
Sarah 9 years ago
Thanks so much for the wonderful job. I'm a bit confused. I thought in the definition I saw phrases are without the main action that is the verb nor the doer that is the subject but in the types of phrases under the noun phra ... read full comment
Thanks so much for the wonderful job. I'm a bit confused. I thought in the definition I saw phrases are without the main action that is the verb nor the doer that is the subject but in the types of phrases under the noun phrase I saw some of the functions to be subjects and objects. Can you please help?
A. M. M. Azindoo 9 years ago
Excellent question Mum! Yes phrases have neither subjects nor verbs. But they can function as subjects and objects as indicated in the examples in question. With all due respect, the confusion can simply be solved by understa ... read full comment
Excellent question Mum! Yes phrases have neither subjects nor verbs. But they can function as subjects and objects as indicated in the examples in question. With all due respect, the confusion can simply be solved by understanding the differences between a phrase and functions of a phrase. Remember the phrase, like a word,is one thing, and the function is another. For instance, 'house' is a word, but it has many functions in many sentences. Eg. I have bought a house [here house is object]. The house is new. [Here house is subject]. I live in a house. [Here house is adverb of place]. In the same way, a phrase, which does contain a subject and a verb, can function as subject, object, and adverb. Once again, the solution is identification of the differences between the phrase and functions of the phrase. Thanks for the question. If you still don't understand, you can command me to explain further, since I am your son. Hahahahaha! Yes Sarah is the name of my mother. Stay blessed, Mum.
One only has to seriously study your articles to appreciate the impact you could make on the correct use of the English language, by us all. I love to read literary classics and encourage my fellow Ghanaians to take up readin ...
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Thankful and humbled.
Sir, l admire your work so much. In fact, it is very brilliant. However, l disagree with u on the adjectival phrase being only when it is premodified by an adverb. I believe a word like a string of words that forms part of a ...
read full comment
I am very thankful to you and humbled by your compliments. I am however sorry to state that the need for your disagreement does not arise. You may refer to the text. While your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my cl ...
read full comment
Sorry for the mix-up. What I mean is that while your disagreement centers on adjectival phrase, my claim is in relation to adjective phrase.The crux of my argument in this part of the discourse is the difference between an ad ...
read full comment
A single word can actually function as a phrase. For instance we know that a Noun Phrase can function as the subject of a sentence. Therefore, in the sentence "He is good". "He" is the Noun Phrase functioning as the subject o ...
read full comment
Time and space will never permit the writer to define each term to its fullest. Here, he referenced the source duly.
At higher levels of learning as the writer belongs to, every grammatical concept becomes subjective. Thus ...
read full comment
Thankful and humbled, darling brother Idris Pacas.Your contribution actually enhances the quality of this article and may prevent other forms of possible misunderstanding by some readers. Your suggestion of focusing on "issue ...
read full comment
I am happy that you acknowledge Bro. Bro. Pacas' suggestion that you break down the lesson in small pieces so that more people will understand is very important. That of course means more expansive lessons on fewer grammatica ...
read full comment
Thanks Doc. Your comments have always been insightful and objective. Your suggestions are well noted. I may take time to plan them well for successful implementation. When you are less busy, you may add more points in terms o ...
read full comment
I will be happy to participate as always and may even suggest exercises for your lessons, but remember you are the teacher here; I must have the posture of a student.
Meanwhile, just begin by clearly setting out a single o ...
read full comment
Once again, I am humbled. But permit me to state that if you have the posture of a student, the classes won't be successful. You better be the supervisor. Hahahahhaa! Stay blessed.
My main nan, zzzMr Marzuq, one if my best english former lecturer at Iucg God bless u
Great to hear from you Mr. Seidu. I am humbled by your compliments. Hope you are gainfully employed now. Hahahahaha! Stay blessed.
Thanks so much for the wonderful job. I'm a bit confused. I thought in the definition I saw phrases are without the main action that is the verb nor the doer that is the subject but in the types of phrases under the noun phra ...
read full comment
Excellent question Mum! Yes phrases have neither subjects nor verbs. But they can function as subjects and objects as indicated in the examples in question. With all due respect, the confusion can simply be solved by understa ...
read full comment