In the sentence “The streets are clean and are shaded with trees.” The zero article before the noun “trees” performs the function of _____ specific reference.
A: empty
B: indefinite
C: incomplete
D: zero
A: empty
B: indefinite
C: incomplete
D: zero
举一反三
- Situational reference is most commonly denoted by the definite article, but in certain situations the same function can also be performed by zero article.
- Situational reference is most commonly denoted by the definite article, but in certain situations the same function can also be performed by zero article. A: 正确 B: 错误
- When a clause is marked by the absence of any form of verb element, it is a _____ clause. A: verbless B: zero C: incomplete D: empty
- Maple trees are thought to be fall color trees or foliage trees.
- Words that precede any premodifying adjectives in a noun phrase and which denote such referential meanings as specific reference, generic reference, definite quantity or indefinite quantity are referred to as _____.