Function Word: our

Signal key our : this signal key precedes noun or noun phrase. the word group that begins with the signal key our refers to M-code. Unlike the M-Code Signal Key our, the signal key Our represents M-Code stands at the beginning of the sentnece.


Exercise
Look at the following sentence.
Our hometown was flooded last year.

Signal Key
For the given sentence, figure out the siganl key Our.
Our hometown was flooded last year.

Graphic Transformation
Draw underline under M-Code that signal key Our introduces.
Our hometown was flooded last year.



Grammatical Approach
The signal key our is a posessive adjective. It modifies nouns. This form indicates ownership. It is used to refer to parts of body.
Ex. Our teacher is out of town today.

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