1. Adjective vs. Determiner 2. Conjunction -AND

Question 1 ~550words Adjective vs. Determiner In the traditional classification, word classes like articles, demonstratives, possessives, quantifiers, and numerals are subtypes of adjectives labeled “limiting adjectives”. In the contemporary classification, they are reclassified as “determiners”. Why is it more appropriate to define them as distinct from adjectives? In your discussion, take all examples into account.a. BIG RED apples are my favorite.b. *THESE apple are my favorite.c. *THE HIS book is interesting.d. Susan is PRETTY.e. *Susan is A.f. THE FAT BOY is my brother.g. THE BOY is my brother.h. *BOY is my brother

Question 2 ~550 words Conjunction ANDCan all grammatical categories be conjoined with the conjunction and? If not, why? In your discussion, take all examples into account.a. *I bought an and the book.b. *This is his and her house.c. *I want this and that book.d. I want this and that.e. ?? We live in a society where we must maintain order and law.f. We live in a society where we must maintain law and order.g. ?? The boss read the newspaper and woke up.h. The boss woke up and read the newspaper.i. ?? I got full marks in the exam and pigs can fly.j. I got full marks in the exam and I can now teach you.

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