Grammar devices
Small attached words
Small attached words
What small word attaches to another word?
clitic
object clitic
Maksud
A small function element that behaves like a word in meaning but attaches phonologically or positionally to another word or phrase.
Cara mengenalinya
Look for tiny pronoun-like or grammar-like elements that move or attach in fixed positions.
Visual guide
small meaning word
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v
attaches to a host
host + clitic -> one sound group
I + 've -> I've
do + n't -> don't