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The Signal
A : This Head Signal key precedes a noun or noun phrase.
It initiates the beginning of a sentence. Also it precedes a M-Code word.
A refers to M-code head signal.
Unlike the M-Code Head Signal
a, the head signal
A comes at the beginning of the sentence.
Example
Look at the following sentence.
A small house is painted in green.
Signal Key
For the given sentence, figure out the siganl key
A.
A small house is painted in green.
Graphic Transformation
Draw underline under M-Code that signal key a introduces.
A small house is painted in green.
Grammatical Approach
The Head Signal A is an indefinite article.
Ex. A girl is walking down the street. (one)
Ex. A beaver builds dams. (any, each)
The Head siganl A is also a preposition.
Ex. We paid five dollars a person for the tickets. (in or to each)
Ex. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. (per) .
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