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3.7.Leave the book on the table and come here 3.8. Please bring the red apples. Those are my favourite. 3.9.He said something just before we left his office. That I can’t remember. The
Demonstrative References are her in 3.7;
those in 3.8 and
that in 3.9.
3.2.3 Comparative Reference This is a form of indirect reference that is established by means of identity. Examples are
3.10 I love those oranges. Can I have more. 3.11. The little cats are very playful. But one is not as playful as others. 3.12.You have taken enough apples. Other people will also need some. The
Comparative References are more in 3.10;
one and
others in 3.11;
some in 3.12.
Halliday and Hasan emphasize the uniqueness of reference by pointing out that What distinguishes reference from other types of cohesion is that it is overwhelmingly nominal in character. With the exception of demonstratives and some comparative adverbs, all reference items are found within the nominal group. (p. 43)
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