Compound VS Phrases
Compound VS Phrases
Abstract
Chapter 12 examines certain nominal multi-word units of the domain of scientific terminology,
whose behaviour is similar to that of compounds in many respects. It is demonstrated that these
formations are distinct from both ordinary one-word compounds and ordinary noun phrases and
may be classified into three types, depending on their morphological-like properties and
syntactic (semi) accessibility: (a) phrasal compounds, (b) phrasal-compound-like phrases and
(c) constructs. It is proposed that phrasal compounds are created by a compounding process
which is still marginal in Greek, while the other two categories belong to a special type of noun
phrases. However, while one-word compounds are formed in morphology, phrasal compounds
are syntactic formations. As a corollary, it is suggested that compounding is a process which
cuts across morphology and syntax, depending on the language and the data one deals with.
Defining a Compound Verb
Compound verbs are two or more verbs which are joined with a coordinating
conjunction. The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
and so. An easy way to remember these is the first letter of each word spells
fanboys.
Combining verbs helps make the text flow and not sound choppy with short
sentences.
Following are examples of sentences with compound verbs with the verbs
underlined:
My dog likes to have his belly rubbed but hates going to the vet.
He is a well-known writer
A compound adjective is sometimes called a hyphenated adjective. What are they?
Let's look at the following sentences:
1.
2.
3.
footbal
Shall we play football today?
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