Kathrupadaye Wishalanaya - කර්තෘපදයේ විශාලනය - Enlargement of the Subject.
[මෙම පාඩම පසුව සිංහලට පරිවර්තනය කර, පළ කරනු ඇත!]
{This Lesson would be translated into Sinhalese & published later!}
The subject may have various kinds of additions. These are called Enlargements (or Adjuncts / ගුණපද) of the Subject. Here are some of these kinds of enlargement.
1. An Article.
An elephant is a quadruped.
2. An Adjective.
Ripe apples are wholesome.
3. A Noun or Pronoun in the Possessive Case.
My work is done.
Father's name is H. M. Herath.
4. A Noun or Phrase in apposition.
William, Duke of Normandy, defeated Harold.
5. A Phrase.
The books on the top shelf are my sister’s.
A man unable to write will remain poor.
6. Combinations of the above.
The best of my books were all given to me.
The duties of a headmaster are very trying.
