AN ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE SENTENCE STRUCTURES IN LINGUISTIC SYNTAX
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Keywords: Composite sentences, coordination, subordination, syntax, semantics, cross-linguistic variation, cognitive processing, language acquisition, language evolution.Аннотация
This article embarks on an in-depth exploration of composite sentence structures within linguistic syntax, examining the intricate interplay between meaning and form that shapes their construction and function. Focusing on the fundamental elements of coordination and subordination, we delve into how these structures contribute to the elaboration of complex thoughts and ideas, enabling the expression of nuanced meanings and intricate relationships between concepts. Through a comparative analysis of diverse languages, we illuminate both the universality and the variation in the manifestation of composite sentences, highlighting their fundamental role in human communication across cultures and languages. We delve deeper, investigating the cognitive processes involved in the comprehension and production of composite sentences, examining the role of working memory, attention, and language processing mechanisms. This exploration unveils how our brains grapple with the complexities of syntax, drawing upon our cognitive resources to make sense of the relationships expressed within these structures. By tracing the evolution of these structures across different languages and stages of language development, we shed light on the underlying principles governing the formation and interpretation of complex sentence structures, revealing how our linguistic abilities have developed alongside our cognitive sophistication. This exploration ultimately unveils the fascinating connection between language, cognition, and the evolution of human thought.
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