Non-ProZ.com Sep 30, 2004:

Appendix I

Kroll's Idea Units

1. A main clause is counted as one idea unit including (when present) a direct object, an adverbial element and a mark of subordination.

2. Full relative and adverbial clauses are counted as one idea unit.

3. Phrases which occur in sentence initial position followed by a comma or phrases which are set off from the sentence with commas are counted as separate idea units.

4. Reduced clauses in which a subordinator is followed by a non-finite verb are one idea unit.

5. Post-nominal-ing phrases used as modifiers are counted as one idea unit.

6. Other types of elements counted as individual idea units are :

a. Absolutes: e.g., microscopes having improved, it became easier to look inside a cell.

b. Appositives: A saclike lining, called the cell membrane, surrounds the cell.

Adapted from Kroll (1977: 90)

Andrzej Mierzejewski Sep 30, 2004:

mo�e jednak wi�cej �mia�o�ci, to znaczy wi�cej kontekstu, bo gdy widz�, to co przys�a�a�, to ja absolutnie nie mam poj�cia :-)