https://youtu.be/6UZqN6QExrk
The video above presents examples of some basic Mandarin sentences, with translations into English. Use the examples and the information in the above video to talk about differences and similarities between the morphology and syntax of Mandarin and English. Write between 200-250 words.
Below are some things to talk about. You don't have to answer any of these necessarily, they are just some ideas:
What is Mandarin word order?
How does Mandarin mark grammatical roles?
What is Mandarin morphology like?
Is there any evidence of derivation or inflection?
How does mandarin indicate past, present and future?
Are there any differences between how English and Mandarin order elements of a phrase or sentence?
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