CGEL

CGEL separation

  • Form = phrase type

  • Function = clause role

  • Semantic type = meaning (optional)

Examples

  1. We were hiding in the kitchen.

    • Form: PP

    • Function: Adjunct

    • Semantic type: locative

  2. She spoke with confidence.

    • Form: PP

    • Function: Adjunct

    • Semantic type: manner

  3. They met after the lecture.

    • Form: PP

    • Function: Adjunct

    • Semantic type: temporal

  4. Frankly, I disagree.

    • Form: AdvP

    • Function: Adjunct

    • Semantic type: stance