A Theory of Sentencoids - A Brief Summary

by Jacek Hawrot

Introduction

The proper use of articles can lead to confusion during the process of learning English as a second language. The same situation happened to me; however, I have asked myself the following question is it possible to transform the problem into a solution? If yes, it may support persons that learn English as a second language. This idea has motivated me to create a new approach that makes possible to create grammatically correct texts.

The theory describes a new way of classifying sentences - the criterion for classification is based on the quantity of words that a sentence contains. The traditional grammar terms: a phrase, and clause have been replaced in favor of the term "sentencoid." The term is used to name the unit that stands between words, and sentences. The theory describes two types of borders that are introduced by punctuation marks. One type of border allows to divide a sentence, and the second one signals where the previous sentences ends, and where the next one starts.

The theory, however, does not totally replace the rules that govern the grammar of the English language. The task of the theory is to provide a simple way that allows to write, and analyze English texts.

Abstract

In this paper, I will present the theory of sentencoids that I have created. The paper contains four sections, and over 40 subsections. Some subsections consist of smaller units too.

• The first section presents the structure of the theory of sentencoids, The second section describes how to morph nouns, verbs, attributive adjectives, and wh-adverbs
• The third section contains a text that will be used to illustrate how the theory of sentencoids works. Some sentences from the text are analyzed again; this time according to the grammar of the English language
• The fourth section explains the similarities, and differences between the grammar of the English language, and the theory. The section also points the topics for the further research.

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