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Semantics
Semantics is the study of word and phrase meaning (but also see pragmatics). Writers often… -
Semantic / lexical field or set
This term refers to a relationship that exists between some of the words or phrases used in a text.… -
Semantic value
The semantic value of a unit of something is the meaning it contains. By forming words and… -
Sentence
A sentence is a sequence of words constructed in accordance with the conventions of standard grammar… -
‘Minor sentence’
A minor is typically an aspect of speech and consists of a grammatical sentence that is missing its… -
Sign / signifier / signified
A sign is anything that creates meaning. Words are an important kind of sign composed of symbols… -
Sociolect
A sociolect is a variety of language used by a social group within a particular context; a dialect… -
Standard English
This is the agreed standard national dialect of English. Standard English is generally considered to… -
Structure
The structure of something refers to the form of the complete item – such as a sentence or a text… -
Stem
The ‘core’ part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added, e.g. interest which can… -
Style
Style means the way language and structure are chosen by a writer or speaker to suit a particular… -
Subject and object
The word ‘subject’ needs care as it has a particular – and very important – meaning that is… -
Subjunctive
Verb mood used to show a hypothetical situation, e.g. If it were possible, I would do it. -
Suffix
An affix (a morpheme) added to the end of a word to alter its grammatical function, e.g. the noun… -
Synonym / antonym
A word that has a closely similar meaning to another word. English has very few true synonyms (e.g.… -
Syntax
Syntax is the most important aspect of English grammar. It refers to the way words are put together…
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