Jigneshbharati Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Just as important as
The way sentences are used can be just as important as the language they contain. They can create a flowing, lyrical effect. They can build up tension and drama. They can put across anger or humour. They can make writing seem simple or complex.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/reading/sentences/revision/1/
Could someone please explain to me the grammatical form and function of "just" and "as important as the language they contain"?
Thanks in advance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/reading/sentences/revision/1/
Could someone please explain to me the grammatical form and function of "just" and "as important as the language they contain"?
Thanks in advance
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"just" is an adverb, modifying "as important as ..."
"just as important as the language they contain" is an adjective phrase which serves to complement "The way sentences are used can be ...".
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