Types of clauses

The expression syntax is to be understood a special section of the science of language that deals with the study of two units: supply and phrases.

In this article I'll offer syntax.First we find out what is meant by a concept proposal in general, and then in more detail tell about types of clauses in the Russian language.

1. The concept offers

As one of the basic units of a language, it is a set of one or more words, which is usually a question (then they are called interrogative) incentive to action (agitation)and the transfer of certain information (narrative).

all complex sentences are divided into slozhnosochinennye (equal) and compound (these types of clauses are considered dependent. Connects it with the help of the Special Union or allied words).

2. How to identify the types of clauses?

By their nature, these units syntax is very, very diverse.In order to determine if you need only to remember the four main symptoms:

- a grammatical meaning;

- a question to which answers proposal;

- on the part of the proposal to which it can be attributed;

- the means of communication.

It is because of these features of syntactic units are divided into extensive, Identification, connecting and thorough.

3. Relative clauses in Russian

1. Identification.Performs the role of: characterized by the features of the subject.

question that meets the sentence: what?

What are the sentence: a noun.

conjunctions when, how, where, who, which, whose, what what.

Other characteristics: use directional words - any, every, every such one.

example: camera, which I bought in Chicago last year, making great shots.

2. izjasnitelnyh.Fulfill the role: consider in detail and supplement the main value of the proposal.

question that meets the sentence: what?

Why include the verb, adjective, adverb, phrase separately taken.

conjunctions: as if to, what, why, where, what kind of when, where.

Other characteristics: use pointing the word "it."

example: I know that I can do it.

3. Connection.Performs the role of: contains additional message-update.

Why include the entire main clause.

conjunctions: "why", "what", "why".

4. Extensive types of subordinate clauses.Clauses of this type are quite diverse and are therefore also own classification:

  • of manner and degree

fulfill the role: designated measure the extent and course of action.

question that meets the sentence: how?how much?to what extent?as?

Why include the verb or adjective.

conjunctions "if", "to", "what", "how", "how", "how".

Other characteristics: directional words - "a", "to the extent", "far", "so", "so".

example: He shouted so that almost deafened the audience.

  • place

fulfill the role: represent the scene.

question that meet these types of clauses: where?where?Where?

Why include the entire proposal or a predicate.

conjunctions "from", "where", "where".

Other characteristics: directional words - "everywhere" "everywhere", "there", "there".

example: Where the road ends, the field began.

  • time

fulfill the role: is the time of action.

question that is responsible sentence: until when?when?since when?how long?

What are: the entire Chapter.proposal or a predicate.

conjunctions "until", "since," "yet."

Other characteristics: directional word - "sometimes", "one", "always", "now", "if".

example: While you are watching TV, I finished reading the newspaper.

  • conditions

fulfill the role: represent the condition under which the action is carried out.

question that meets the sentence in any case?under what conditions?

Why include the entire main clause or predicate.

conjunctions "stake", "if", "time", "if", "how".

For example: If you have reminded me, I'll get you a book.

  • reasons

fulfill the role: designates the cause.

question that is responsible sentence: for what reason?from what?Why?because of which?

What are: the entire Chapter.proposal or a predicate.

conjunctions "because that" "because," "since".

example: He went on foot, becauseI did not want to go to air transport.

  • comparison

fulfill the role: give an explanation by comparison.

question that is responsible sentence: Like what?

What are the sentence: the entire Chapter.proposal or a predicate.

conjunctions: "as if", "how", "what", "if".

example: He chose to remain silent as a fish.

  • goal

fulfill the role: designates the purpose of the action.

question that answers a proposal: Why?for what purpose?for what?what for?

What are: the entire Chapter.proposal or a predicate.

conjunctions, "to", "then", "and then to".

For example: I want to learn, to know.

  • concessions

performs the role of: the circumstances to perform the action.

question that meets the sentence despite that?contrary to what?

Why include the entire main clause or predicate.

conjunctions, "even though," "although", "what", "at", "empty", "no matter how", "when no", "no matter how"

example: AtIt was cold, he was sweating.

  • investigation

fulfill the role: means the investigation result or conclusion.

question that meets the sentence: what?

What are: the entire Chapter.proposal.

conjunctions: "so what", "why".

example: Despite the hunger, I will not eat it.