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GRAMMATICAL NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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THE MEANING OF GRAMMATICAL NAMES AND GRAMMATICAL FUNCTION(S) A  Grammatical name  is the name given to a word, phrase or clause depending on its function in a given clause or sentence. There are different grammatical names such as noun phrase, adverbial phrase, adjectival phrase, prepositional phrase, noun clause, adverbial clause and adjectival/relative clause. However, in this episode, only the clauses (i.e., the noun clause, adverbial clause and adjectival/relative clause) are discussed. On the other hand,  grammatical function  is the syntactic role played by a word, phrase or clause in the context of a given clause or sentence. In English, the grammatical function of a word, phrase or clause is determined by the  position  of that word, phrase or clause in a particular clause or sentence. Examples 1.  Tammy  slapped the man. 2. The man slapped  Tammy . Whereas in example 1  Tammy  (which is a noun) functions as the s...

HOW TO ANSWER SUMMARY QUESTIONS CORRECTLY.

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The summary question alone stands for 30% of your grade in Paper 2. Therefore it is not much of a stretch to claim that being able to answer summary questions well will give you a huge advantage in your Comprehension paper. Fortunately, the skills required for summary are not difficult to master. While the process may seem a little laborious at first glance, the more you practice them the easier it gets. Eventually you’ll be able to complete them almost instinctively. Here are the 4 Steps to answering any summary question. Step 0: Reading the Question There are 2 very important things you MUST take note of before you begin writing your summary. Identify EXACTLY what the question wants. Take note of the paragraphs from which you are tasked to identify your points from The first requires you to take note of key terms and understand question words. (For more information on question words, check out The second requires no more than a couple of se...

WORDS AND WRITERS' COMPETITION.

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2108 YOUNG AFRICAN WRITERS COMPETITIONS! https://heavenoasis.blogspot.com We are excited, proud and happy to announce to the general public that the 2018 writers competitions has begun! We at Heaven Oasis, (a fast growing blog) are happy to call for submissions of short unpublished stories from young authors and writers all over Nigeria and West Africa. Heaven Oasis is a blog, owned and controlled by Olayiwola Oromidayo Ayomide. A talented and young writer who has published several books that are currently making waves at different schools in Nigeria and all over the world has announced the call for submission of short fictions from writers all over West Africa. Theme: Family Crises. Word Count: 1000 words maximum. Deadline: November 15th, 2018. Age: 16- 25 Years. Gender: Male and Female Nationality: Worldwide. Prizes: 1st Position: #10,000 2nd Position: #7, 500 3rd Position: #5,000. There are also consolation prices for the participants. Fo...

JOBS/VACANCIES

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HELLO EVERYONE, ARE SOME JOBS, YOU MAY BE INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED https://heavenoasis.blogspot.com Online  Editor Sugar Weddings and Parties Lekki We are looking for a driven  editor  for our online publication and vendor. Candidates must possess EXCELLENT written and verbal.... Easily apply 5 days ago   -  save job  -  more... Publication  editor Diamond Co. Ltd. Lagos Recruitment marketing specialist Are you a human resources professional with a passion for marketinv looking for a new challenge and an exciting opportunity... Easily apply 22 days ago   -  save job  -  more... KokoFeed Staff Writer Iconway Lagos Participate in brainstorms with other writers and  editors . KokoFeed Staff Writer, Lagos.... 30+ days ago   -  save job  -  more... Video  Editor Confidential Lagos An advertising firm seeks ...

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

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Happy weekend everyone in this community! As part of our continuing effort to build a strong and stable community, we have loads of opportunities for you. Here are some scholarship opportunities for you and and your friends, please do not forget to follow us by email. Fully Funded AfriPlantSci Summer School Scholarships for Early Career Researchers in Kenya, 2019 Alliance for Accelerated Crop Improvement in Africa Applications are invited for AfriPlantSci Summer School Scholarships for Early Career Researchers in Kenya. This is a 2-week, residential program, which gives an interactive learning experience to researchers. ACACIA will train, support and mentor the African and UK crop research […] Continue Reading Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) Research Grants for Africans, 2018 Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa launches Research Grants for the year 2018. This grant is available for Af...