More on nesting
Task B - indirectly nested clauses (i) - relative clauses (RCls)
We have now seen that Noun clauses, Adverbial clauses and Prepositional
clauses can all be directly nested (embedded) inside main clauses (i.e.
comprise a whole SPOCA element within the main clause). We also need to
take account of the fact that clauses can be indirectly nested
inside main clauses. By 'indirect nesting' we mean that the nested clauses
do not form a whole SPOCA element, but are part of (i.e. nested inside)
a phrase which forms an entire SPOCA element.
Compare the three sentences below. Which of them
contain a nested clause, where exactly are they nested, and what is their
function? When you have made up your mind, compare your thoughts with
ours.
1. The professor with the bow tie is a bit silly
2. The professor wearing the bow tie is a bit silly
3. The bow tie wearing professor is a bit silly
our answer
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