Spanish Subordinate Clause Types and Functions
Understanding Spanish Subordinate Clauses
Comparative Subordinate Clauses
These clauses connect to the main clause to establish a comparison. They indicate whether the quality or quantity in the main clause is equal to, greater than, or less than that in the subordinate clause.
Equality: The link in the main clause is tan (adverb) or tanto/a/os/as (adjectives), and the conjunction or link in the subordinate clause is como or cual.
Examples:
- Miente tanto como habla. (He lies as much as he speaks.)
- Tengo
English Verb Patterns and Passive Voice
Copular Verbs (SVC, SVA)
- Adjectival Complement
- Nominal Complement
- Adverbial Complement
Monotransitive Verbs (SVO)
- Noun as Object with passive
- Noun as Object without passive
- That-clause as Object
- Wh-clause as Object
- Wh-infinitive as Object
- To-infinitive as Object without subject
- -ing form as Object without subject
- To-infinitive as Object with subject
- -ing form as Object with subject
Complex Transitive Verbs (SVOC, SVAC)
- Adjective
- Nominal
- Object + Adverbial
- Object + to-infinitive
- Object + bare infinitive
- Object + -ing
Dialogue Dynamics and Noun Phrase Adjective Roles
Dialogue Fundamentals
Dialogue is the exchange of information between two or more persons.
Types of Dialogue
- Spontaneous: Such as informal talks and conversations.
- Planned: Such as political debates or interviews.
Conversation
A conversation is a dialogue that occurs spontaneously between two or more parties in relatively equal and informal situations.
Conversation Structure
The structure of conversations typically includes three parts:
- Opening: Initiates the conversation.
- Body: The main exchange of information.
Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics: A Linguistic Overview
Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, and Semiotics
Syntax, derived from Greek, focuses on how words combine to form sentences. It analyzes sentence constituents, examining their form, position, and function, as well as their internal organization and relationships. Semantics studies how languages organize and express meanings, dealing with linguistic meanings. Pragmatics explores the additional meanings a sentence carries in specific contexts. Semiotics is the general science of communication, encompassing
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Conjunctions: Types and Usage
Conjunctions of Place
These indicate the place where the action is executed. Examples: where.
Conjunctions of Time
They refer to the time when the main action is made. Examples: before, as, meanwhile, while, as soon as.
Conjunctions of Mode
These indicate the form or manner in which the main action occurs. Examples: as.
Comparative Conjunctions
The relationship established is the comparison between a main action and a proposition. Examples: as…as, more…than, so…as.
Causal
Read MoreNumeral Adjectives and Pronouns: Types and Usage
Numeral Adjectives: Types and Usage
Numeral adjectives modify nouns by indicating quantity or order. Here’s a breakdown of the different types:
- Cardinal Numbers: Indicate exact quantities (e.g., one, two, three…). In Spanish, these numbers follow specific spelling rules:
- Numbers up to thirty-one are written as one word.
- Numbers from thirty-two to ninety-nine are written separately.
- Compound hundreds have the second element written as one word (e.g., three hundred).
- If the second element is a thousand,