UNIT III

Apuntes

UNIT III CLAUSE COMBINING AND THE USE OF JUNCTIVES Texts often combine clauses, whether syntactically (tactically) or logically (semantically), for various purposes. This unit delves into both forms of integration and examines their impact on the co-text. Before plunging into these two types of configurations, we will establish essential concepts crucial for comprehending the content and analyzing language from this perspective. From the Systemic-Functional Linguistics approach, clauses , clause complexes , ranking clauses and embedded clauses are defined as follows: Clause : A clause is the basic unit of grammar and communication. It is seen as a structure that typically includes a finite verb and expresses a complete proposition or message. Clause complex : A clause complex refers to a group of clauses that are linked together within a sentence. These clauses may be connected through various junctives or markers (coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, etc.). Clause complexes play a crucial role in organizing information, expressing relationships between ideas, and constructing coherent texts. Examples of clause complexes are These people cannot leave t...