Trivium
The Trivium
Chapter 3
General Grammar
The true copula, for instance, becomes, is a true copula and a true verb. For example: The green leaves become yellow. (1)Becomes is a true verb because it expresses an attribute along with the notion of time.
The pseudocopula_is_a_true_verb_and_expresses_sense-perception,_for_example:_looks,_sounds,_tastes,_smells,_feels._”The_apple_tastes”
Here tastes acts as a copula in linking sour to apple. The sentence represents good English idiom, even though it is illogical and literally false, for the apple cannot taste at all. In its primary meaning, the pseudocopula is a transitive verb. The sentence is a grammatical condensation of two sentences: I taste the apple. The apple is sour. Here taste is a transitive verb.
false, for the apple cannot taste at all. In its primary meaning, the pseudocopula is a transitive verb. The sentence is a grammatical condensation of two sentences: I taste the apple. The apple is sour. Here taste is a transitive verb.
The pronomial
For example, in the phrase “this pencil,” this is a definitive. In the sentence “This is a pencil,” this is a pronoun. Pronominal used as definitive may be employed to express antithesis, for example: This hat I like but that one I dislike.
PREPOSITIONS Prepositions join words. A preposition unites substantives, which do not naturally coalesce.
CONJUNCTIONS Conjunctions join sentences. The sentences joined may be either explicit or implicit.
Conjunctive adverbs may be coordinating. These conjoin independent clauses or sentences. Examples include hence, consequently, therefore, then, nevertheless.
Conjunctive adverbs may be subordinating. These subjoin a dependent clause to an independent clause, forming a complex sentence. Examples include while, where, when, although, unless, if.
THE PURE COPULA The pure copula connects subject and predicate.
FUNCTION OF GRAMMAR The fundamental function of grammar is to establish laws for relating symbols so as to express thought.
Chapter 3
General Grammar
The true copula, for instance, becomes, is a true copula and a true verb. For example: The green leaves become yellow. (1)Becomes is a true verb because it expresses an attribute along with the notion of time.
The pseudocopula_is_a_true_verb_and_expresses_sense-perception,_for_example:_looks,_sounds,_tastes,_smells,_feels._”The_apple_tastes”
Here tastes acts as a copula in linking sour to apple. The sentence represents good English idiom, even though it is illogical and literally false, for the apple cannot taste at all. In its primary meaning, the pseudocopula is a transitive verb. The sentence is a grammatical condensation of two sentences: I taste the apple. The apple is sour. Here taste is a transitive verb.
false, for the apple cannot taste at all. In its primary meaning, the pseudocopula is a transitive verb. The sentence is a grammatical condensation of two sentences: I taste the apple. The apple is sour. Here taste is a transitive verb.
The pronomial
For example, in the phrase “this pencil,” this is a definitive. In the sentence “This is a pencil,” this is a pronoun. Pronominal used as definitive may be employed to express antithesis, for example: This hat I like but that one I dislike.
PREPOSITIONS Prepositions join words. A preposition unites substantives, which do not naturally coalesce.
CONJUNCTIONS Conjunctions join sentences. The sentences joined may be either explicit or implicit.
Conjunctive adverbs may be coordinating. These conjoin independent clauses or sentences. Examples include hence, consequently, therefore, then, nevertheless.
Conjunctive adverbs may be subordinating. These subjoin a dependent clause to an independent clause, forming a complex sentence. Examples include while, where, when, although, unless, if.
THE PURE COPULA The pure copula connects subject and predicate.
FUNCTION OF GRAMMAR The fundamental function of grammar is to establish laws for relating symbols so as to express thought.