Function Word: their

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


Exercise
Look at the following sentence.
The committee raised their hands to vote.

Signal Key
For the given sentence, figure out the siganl key their.
The committee raised their hands to vote.

Graphic Transformation
Draw underline under M-Code that signal key their introduces.
The committee raised their hands to vote.



Grammatical Approach
The signal key their is a posessive adjective. It modifies nouns. This form indicates ownership. It is used to refer to parts of body.
Ex. The couple was with their two children.