Savoring Syntax

Decoding Sentences in the English Language

 

ANALYSIS

Sentence: Let’s eat Grandma, / Let’s eat, Grandma.

NOTES

Source: internet meme

Organization: 1 apostrophe contracting Let + us = Let’s; 1 comma in 219-B, separating the vocative address Grandma,

Syntax: predicator (in imperative mood) + object (219-A); or + vocative address (219-B)

Phrase: contraction

Clause: 1 independent (219-A); or 1 independent + vocative address (219-B)

Sentence Type: simple (219-A); or simple sentence + vocative address (219-B)

 

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