013096 Grammar and Constriction of Meaning

 
PART 1
Analyses the following sentences for transitivity. For each sentence, break the sentence up into
ranking clauses, one clause per line. Ranking clauses are indicated for you by double parallel lines
||.
Then analyse each clause for transitivity on a separate line. You do not need to analyse the
transitivity structure of embedded clauses.
Sample analysis.
I forgot || that sometimes he could be quiet and kind, || and I hated him.

I forgot
Senser Process: mental

that sometimes he could be quiet and kind
Carrier Process: attributive Attribute
and I hated him
Senser Process: mental Phenomenon

Analyse the following sentence for transitivity. Sentences of more than 1 ranking clause have been
divided up for you with double lines ||.
1. The only change she had made to the property was to build a garage.

The only change she Had made to the property was to build a garage
value carrier Pro: mental Circumstance
2. Churchill had made a speech after the surrender of France.

Churchill had made
Actor Process: mental
3. The Führer was not being told the truth by those around him.

The Führer was not being told the truth by those around him
actor goal

4. Canova’s ‘Three Graces’ was the most important piece of neoclassical sculpture in Britain.

Canova’s ‘Three Graces’ was the most important piece of neoclassical sculpture In Britain.
actor Proc: rel:id value circumstance
5. Dexter yawned || and she smiled.

Dexter yawned
senser Pro: mental

and she smiled
behaver Process: behavioural
6. Bill Holroyd had promised || to bring her ten thousand pounds

Bill Holroyd had promised
actor Pro: verbal

to bring her ten thousand pounds
7. He set up his soap works in 1855 || and produced his first bar of mottled soap in 1857.

he set up his soap works in 1855
carrier circumstance

and produced his first bar of mottled soap In 1857.
circumstance

8. Tina liked watching the Highland dancers on the raised platform.

Tina liked watching the Highland dancers on the raised platform
senser Pro: mental value circumstance
9. At 4.45 a.m. on that Sunday morning German tanks crossed the Polish border.

At 4.45 a.m. on that Sunday morning German Tanks crossed the Polish border
circumstance actor Process: mental circumstance
10. Sommerville bitterly regretted his folly at becoming involved.

Sommerville bitterly regretted his folly at becoming involved
11. I was having a shower,’ || he explained briefly.

I Was having A shower
senser Process: mental

he Explained briefty
carrier Pro : attributive attribute
12. I despise cigarettes.

I despise cigarettes.
senser
13. Natural selection lacks foresight.

Natural selection lacks foresight
14. No record of any such change was contained in the microlight’s log book.

No record of any such change was contained The microlight’s log book.
15. Those present were somewhat puzzled by the choice of song.

those present were somewhat puzzled by the choice of song

16. The old parish of Drumcree contained 66 townlands || and stretched from Muckery to Ballyworkan.

The old parish of Drumcree contained 66 townlands
carrier Process: material circumstance

and stretched From Muckery to Ballyworkan.
goal circumstance
17. There are many frauds and tricksters in this area.

there are Many frauds and tricksters in this area.
circumstance
18. In fact water can form at least nine different types of ice crystal.

In fact Water Can form At least nine different types Of ice crystal
action
19. After lunch they were given a detailed demonstration of how the Direct Banking system works

After lunch they were given a detailed demonstration of how the Direct Banking
system works
phenomenon

20. Workers were given the grim news by union officials at a mass meeting.

Workers Were given the grim news by union officials at a mass meeting
actor Process: material goal actor circumstance

21. It says in this report || the main drug of misuse is alcohol.

It Says in this report
carrier circumstance

the main drug of misuse is alcohol
carrier Process: relational: attributive Attribute
22. My family is the most important thing in the world to me.

My family is the most important thing In the world to me.
carrier Process: relational: identifying value circumstance
23. Finally, they were told: || ‘There are no right or wrong answers’.

Finally They Were told
goal actor Process: material

There Are no right or wrong answers’
carrier phenomenon
24. The latest news was discouraging.

The latest news Was discouraging.
action Process: relational: attributive attribute
25. He built them a pagoda of solid jade || and embellished it with precious gems.

He built Them a pagoda Of solid jade
Actor Process: material Beneficiary: client goal
PART 2
Analyse the following text for Theme. You should set you analysis out as a table. Follow the example
below for how to set out your analysis. Firstly, you need to break the text up into ranking clauses.
Each ranking clause will occupy one line. Analyse each clause for theme. Please number clauses.
Sample text:
What is a didjeridu? Didjeridus are traditional Australian aboriginal musical instruments, and are
handcrafted from the branches of small trees. Often the didjeridu is an accompaniment to ceremonial
song and dance. How do you play a didjeridu? To produce the various sounds and notes, you must learn to
manipulate the tongue, lips and breath while blowing into the instrument. Playing sounds in the
continuous manner characteristic of this music requires the use of a process called “circular
breathing”.

THEME RHEME
Textual Inter-personal Topical
1 What is a didjeridu
2 Didjeridus are traditional Australian aboriginal musical instruments
3 and […] are handcrafted from the branches of small trees
4 Often the didjeridu is an accompaniment to ceremonial song and dance
5 How do you play a didjeridu
6 To produce the various sounds and notes
7 you must learn to manipulate the tongue, lips and breath
8 while blowing into the instrument
9 Playing sounds in the continuous manner characteristic of this music
requires the use of a process [[called “circular breathing”]]

Part 2B Sentences for Theme/Rheme analysis

Analyse the following sentences for Theme.

1. Honestly, it is the best policy.
2. In those days, seeing a comedian was the last thing you’d do.
3. Nevertheless, the modern law of contracts tenaciously clings to the liberal ideal of individual
autonomy.
4. What I need most is something strong and sharp || to pick out the cement between the stones
with.
5. Angela would you like to put a couple of kisses down.
6. The sight of blood I just can’t stand.
7. Talking with a mouthful of panettone takes some effort.
8. Learning one’s mother tongue is learning the uses of language – the meaning potential
associated with words.
Part 2B TEXT extract for THEME/RHEME analysis

Analyse the following text extract for Theme. The text has been broken up into ranking clause for you.

1. Asparagus season is considered to be spring,
2. but you’ll find this popular vegetable in markets year-round.
3. Look for firm, bright green spears with healthy tips that are tight and not mushy.
4. Spear size ranges from fat to pencil thin.
5. Whether you like skinny or fat spears is personal preference,
6. but for even cooking, choose spears that are uniform in size.
7. When it is possible,
8. enjoy asparagus the day you purchase it.
9. or wrap the bases in a damp paper towel,
10. place in a plastic bag,
11. and refrigerate for up to four days.
12. You can also stand asparagus spears upright in a container filled with 1 inch of water.
13. Cover the asparagus and the container with a plastic bag.

Part2 A:

THEME RHEME
Textual Inter-personal Topical
1 Honestly, it is the best policy.

2 In those days, seeing a comedian was the last thing you’d do.
3 Nevertheless, the modern law of contracts tenaciously, clings to the liberal
ideal of individual autonomy
4 What I need most is something strong and sharp || to pick out the cement between
the stones with
5 Angela would you like to put a couple of kisses down.
6 The sight of blood I just can’t stand
7 Talking with a mouthful of panettone takes some effort.
8 Learning one’s mother tongue is learning the uses of language – the meaning
potential associated with words

Part2 B:

THEME RHEME
Textual Inter-personal Topical
1 Asparagus season is considered to be spring,
2 but you ‘ll find this popular vegetable in markets year-round.
3 (ellipsis you) Look for firm, bright green spears with healthy tips that are
tight and not mushy.
4 Spear size ranges from fat to pencil thin.
5 Whether you like skinny or fat spears is personal preference
6 but for even cooking, choose spears that are uniform in size
7 When it is possible,
8 (ellipsis you) enjoy asparagus the day you purchase it.
9 or […] wrap the bases in a damp paper towel,
10 (ellipsis you) place in a plastic bag,
11 and (ellipsis you) refrigerate for up to four days.
12 You can also stand asparagus spears upright in a container filled with 1
inch of water.
13 (ellipsis you) Cover the asparagus and the container with a plastic bag
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