Lexicogrammatical features annotation

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• Example sentences are source from Biber et al. (2007), Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English (6th ed.).

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1. Finite dependent clauses

• Groups 1 and 2 add descriptions as necessary.

1-1. clause constituent: verb complement

• Groups 1 and 2 add descriptions as necessary.

1-1-1. verb + that-complement clause (Group 1)

• Descriptions: Group 1 works on this

• Tag: thatcls+vcomp (including a ZERO complementizer) is applied to the main verb within the that-complement clause.

• Examples:
  • I didn’t agree that he should be compelled to do singing.
  • I suggested that she sit down on the chair and wait.
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1-2. noun phrase constituent: complement

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1-2-1. noun + that-complement clause (Group 2)

• Description: Group 2 works on this

• Tag: thatcls+ncomp is tagged on the main verb of the that-complement clause.

• Examples:
  • The observation that the species has adapted to urban environments challenges traditional views on wildlife habitat preferences.
  • The conclusion that global temperatures are rising faster than previously estimated is alarming.
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2. Non-finite dependent clauses

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2-1. clause constituent: adverbial

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2-1-1. ing-clause as adverbial (Group 3)

• Descriptions: Group 3 works on this

• Tag: ingcls+advl is tagged on the main verb of the ing-adverbial clause.

• Examples:
  • Considering mammals’ level of physical development, the diversity of this species is astounding.
  • Running along the beach, she found a rare shell.
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2-2. noun phrase constituent: modifier

• Groups 3 and 4 add descriptions as necessary.

2-2-1. noun + ing-relative clause (Group 4)

• Descriptions: Group 4 works on this

• Tag: ingcls+rel is tagged on the main verb of the ing relative clause.

• Examples:
  • Elevated levels are treated with a diet consisting of low cholesterol foods.
  • The woman standing in the corner is my sister.
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2-3. clause constituent: verb complement

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2-3-1. verb + to-complement clause (Group 5)

• Descriptions: Group 5 works on this

• Tag: tocls+vcomp is tagged on the main verb of the to complement clause.

• Examples:
  • I really want to fix this room up.
  • He upset you very much, and I hate to see that.
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2-4. phrase constituent: adjective complement

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2-4-1. adjective + to-complement clause (Group 6)

• Descriptions: Group 6 works on this

• Tag: tocls+jcomp is tagged on the main verb of the to compliment clause.

• Examples:
  • Millar was obstinately determined to change the content of education.
  • They were excited to explore the new city, having heard so much about its vibrant culture.
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