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Conjunctions, Articles and Nouns

Educação Física e Desporto.

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Conjunctions, Articles and Nouns

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Educação Física e Desporto.

Nampula, 20 De Outubro de 2023

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Introduction

In the realm of the study of Physical Education and Sport, the intricate relationship
between conjunctions, articles, and nouns serves as a cornerstone in the pursuit of
effective communication and precise articulation of concepts. This linguistic triad plays a
pivotal role in facilitating the transmission of knowledge, insights, and methodologies within
this multidisciplinary domain. By examining the syntactical nuances and grammatical
structures that underlie terminology, instructional materials, and scholarly discourse, this
scientific work endeavors to unravel the intricate tapestry of language that envelops
Physical Education and Sport.

This study seeks to shed light on the linguistic foundations that amplify the efficacy of
pedagogy, research dissemination, and professional dialogue within the dynamic landscape
of Physical Education and Sport, contributing to the refinement of communication
strategies, thereby enriching the discourse and understanding of this vital field.

Objectives

Know the conjunctions, articles and nouns

Identify, classify and distinguish

Methodology

investigation hinges upon a Usage of APA norms, Utilizing a corpus-based analysis, a

diverse collection of written and spoken language samples is scrutinized, enabling the
identification of patterns and variations in the usage of conjunctions, articles, and nouns
across different contexts. This data-driven approach is complemented by a meticulous
examination of linguistic theories and frameworks, which aids in the interpretation of
findings and the establishment of theoretical foundations.
1. Conjunctions

A conjunction is the part of speech used to join or link words, phrases, or clauses to each
other. Conjunctions help to provide coherence to your writing by connecting elements.

Conjunctions express a variety of logical relations between phrases, clauses and

sentences.

1.1. Classification of Conjunctions

Conjunctions can be divided into coordinating, correlatives and subordinating conjunctions.

1.1.1. Coordinating

A coordinating conjunction is used to link elements of equal grammatical status.A

coordinating conjunction can link elements of any size, from morphemes (e.g. prefixes) to
sentences, the main coordinating conjunctions are:

I. Addition

a) And

Ex. The student had to prepare a lot and to present his monograph

The graduate student had to teachsection, take classes, and conduct research.

II. Alternative

b) Or

Ex. All students had broken the appointment or they opted not to.

III. Contrastive

a) But and yet

Ex. The service animal was not a pony, but a miniature horse.

He was exhausted yet very happy.

b) Not

Ex. Mary had not gone to the store nor had she visited the gym.
1.1.2. Correlative ConjunctionsCorrelative conjunctions consist of two items, each of
which is attached to an element to be coordinated. These arepairs of coordinating
conjunctions; these pairs must be used together. Like coordinating conjunctions, correlative
conjunctions describe equal elements, the most common correlatives are:

I. Combining or addition

a) Both…and, not only…but also

Ex. The paper’s results were both impressive and innovative.

I will not only grow the cells for the assay, but also interpret the results.

Her daughter bought not only a purse, but also a custom wallet.

II. Binary choice

a) either…or, whether…or not

Ex. Harry will either go to the market or the mall this afternoon.

III. Negative

a) neither…nor

Ex. I neither want to clean my room nor desire to go caroling.

1.1.3. Subordinative Conjunctions

These linking words are often used to expand or further describe the main clause/element
(the explanation clause is subordinate).Subordinating conjunctions only relate clauses to
one another. They make the clause they introduce a subordinate clause (one which is
dependent on a main clause), common subordinating conjunctions are:

I. Cause

a) as, because, since

Ex. They had to cancel their holiday in Brazil because Anne’s mother was seriously ill.

As you have not explained your action, the school will be making a formal report on your
behaviour.

Ever since I heard about it, I’ve been afraid to go out after dark

II. Purpose

b) so, so that
Ex. Candice was feeling lonely, so she adopted another cat

III. Concession

c) although, though, as though

Ex. Although very cute, pandas are not suitable pets

IV. Temporal

d) after, as soon as, whenever, before, until, while

V. Conditional

e) If, unless, provided, whichever, whenever

Ex. Peanut butter is delicious, provided you don’t have a nut allergy (Ronaldo Carter &
Michael McCarthy, 2006, p.315)

2. Articles

One of the most confusing parts of English grammar for many non-native speakers is the
use of articles. In English, articles are used to modify nouns in certain situations; they are
not used before every noun, you cannot refer to a singular countable noun on its own. It is
usually preceded by an article, either the indefinite article – a, an – or the definite article
'the'.

2.1. Classification of articles

There are two types of articles: Definite (the) and Indefinite (a, an).

2.1.1. Definite Article

A definite article is used when a speaker is talking about a specific member of a group. The
noun being modified can be either singular or plural, as well as count or noncount.

a) Definite article 'the'

Rules of Usage of the article'the' Examples

With name of Celestial body The sun, the moon, the earth, the
stars

Before the name of some countries The USA, the Punjab, the Deccan
and provinces.

Before the name of historic and The Taj Mahal, the golden temple,
public places. the zoo, the library

Before the name of communities. The English, the French, the

Hindus.

Before the name of religious books, the Gita, the Indian express, the
magazines, newspapers Hindustan times, the Mahabharata

For common nouns. Kalidas is the Shakespeare of

India, Kashmir is the Switzerland
of Asia.

Before the name of political The Congress, the Multipartarism

parties,

Before adjectives words The poor, the less, the great man

Before Cardinal Number The second, the first, the twenth

man

For the Proper nouns in the Plural The Amisses Family, the browns

Before animal nouns The cat, the dog, the mouse

Before object nouns The desk, the stick, the car, the
knife

2.1.2. Indefinite Articles

Indefinite articles are used when the speaker or writer is talking about a non-specific
member of a group. When the countable noun is mentioned for the first time, you use an
indefinite article a for words beginning with a consonant sound or an if the noun begins with
a vowel sound.

a) Indefinite article 'A'.

Rules of Usage of 'A' Examples

Every singular noun which a cat, a dog, a pen, a

starts with consonants house, a college

Every singular noun which a university, a

starts with “E” or “U” European, a uniform,
a utensil

Every singular noun which a one rupee note, a

starts with “O” but sounds one eyed man, a one
like “v” way ticket.

b) Indefinite article 'An'

The rules of Usage of Examples

'An'

Every singular noun that an apple, an egg, an

starts with a vowel and eye, an ear, an inkpot,
sounds (a, e, i, o, u) an orange, an
elephant, an army,
and idiot.

That singular noun that an MP, an MLA, an

starts with a consonant S.H.O, an M.A , an
but sounds like “a”, ”o”, hour, an heir, an hotel
”e”.

3. Nouns

A noun is a word that refers to person, place, thing, event, substance or quality; can be
either countable or uncountable.3.1. Classification of Nouns
3.2. Proper Nouns

it's definte as an individual name of person, place or thing and they always begin with a
capital letter.

Examples: Amisse, Nampula, Moma. Banana

3.3. Common NounsAll common nouns can be preceded by the definite article (the) to form
a Noun Phrase – as in the accident, the mud, the girls and common Nouns can be countable
or uncountable.I. Countable Nouns refer to things that can be counted. Such nouns: a) Can
be preceded by the definite article (the) or the indefinite article (a or an) - as in a stream,
an accident to form a noun phrase; b) Can be preceded by numerals (one, two, three) to
form a noun phrase, and by expressions like several, many, etc;

c) Regularly appear in a plural form in addition to a singular form as in i. accident –

accidents, ii. man – men, iii. foot – feet, iv. analysis/analyses II. Uncountable or mass nouns
refer to things that cannot be counted – e.g. butter, sugar, furniture, honesty, happiness). a)
They cannot normally be preceded by a/an nor can they normally appear in a plural form.
But they can be preceded by some.

Examples: some butter, some furniture, some honesty.

b) The above remarks have been qualified by ‘normally’ because it is often possible to turn
an uncountable noun into a countable noun.

Examples: beer, two beers.

This usually involves the change of meaning. Many nouns are both count and non-count.
For example theory can stand alone or with some theory as a non- count noun, but it can
also be preceded by a/an, or a numeral, and/or giving it a plural form (a theory, theories,
three theories).

Other examples that are both count and non-count are suspicion, egg, cake, and charity.
Proper nouns, because they stand for single and identifiable individuals, do not normally
have any modifiers at all or appear in a plural form. ( Eugenio, pp. 38-39)

3.4. Collective Nouns

Refers to the words for groups of people, animals or things. These are nouns for groups of
people. Collection of some persons or things and represented as a singular noun. Ex: class ,
army , herd , flight etc.
Here are more collective nouns that are used for groups of people, animals or things.

Here are some more collective nouns:

A bunch of keys, a class of pupils, a collection of books, a deck of cards , a fleet of

ships, a flock of sheep, a gaggle of geese, a gang of robbers, a herd of cattle, a
litter of cubs, a pod of whales, a pack of wolves, a pride of lions, a set of stamps, a
swarm of bees, a troupe of actors, a school of fish. (Seaton, pp.8-35)

3.5. Abstract Noun

Refers to the nouns we cannot touch like happiness, sadness etc.

Examples

The happiness is procreated, not expected.

Conclusion

In summary, the examination of conjunctions, articles, and nouns within the realm of
Physical Education and Sport underscores their crucial role in facilitating effective
communication and comprehension of scholarly work. Through precise usage, these
linguistic elements contribute to the clarity of research findings, theoretical frameworks,
and practical applications in the field. The study's findings reveal that the selection of
appropriate articles, conjunctions, and nouns is pivotal in conveying accurate information,
ensuring readability, and promoting scholarly discourse.

We navigate the evolving landscape of language use, this study not only offers a deeper
comprehension of the mechanics behind effective expression but also invites further
exploration into the role of these elements in multilingual and cross-cultural communication.
Researchers and educators alike are encouraged to remain attentive to the nuances of
language, recognizing its impact on knowledge dissemination and comprehension within the
dynamic landscape of Physical Education and Sport.

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