Asked by Joseph Saucier on Jul 03, 2024
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Can a connective be used to join two other connectives?
A) No, because connectives can only join two predicates or two subjects.
B) No, because connectives can only join nouns.
C) No, because two connectives joined by a third would lack any meaning.
D) Yes, because one connective by itself would lack any meaning.
E) Yes, as in "Before and after I sleep, I brush my teeth."
Predicates
The part of a sentence or clause expressing what is said about the subject; in logic, it refers to the attribute that is affirmed or denied of the subject.
- Learn about the application and functionalities of connecting words in English constructions.
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Scott Henninger7 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The example given in option E shows that connectives can be used to join two other connectives. In this case, "before" and "after" are both connectives that are being joined by the connective "and." This creates a complete sentence with a clear meaning.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the application and functionalities of connecting words in English constructions.