Subject Predicate
... In English is difficult to analyze irregular nouns and verbs; mice is the plural of mouse, but it is not obvious how to identify a plural morpheme in the word, analogous to the –s ending of cats. Another complication is that morphemes sometimes have more than one phonetic form, eg. The past tense mo ...
... In English is difficult to analyze irregular nouns and verbs; mice is the plural of mouse, but it is not obvious how to identify a plural morpheme in the word, analogous to the –s ending of cats. Another complication is that morphemes sometimes have more than one phonetic form, eg. The past tense mo ...
The Sentence
... •Predicate adjective •An adjective that follows the linking verb •Modifies the subject of the verb •The autumn sky is blustery. ...
... •Predicate adjective •An adjective that follows the linking verb •Modifies the subject of the verb •The autumn sky is blustery. ...
Grammar Quiz Study Guide
... Grammar Quiz Study Guide Commas – are used to separate words in a list, interchangeable adjectives, two independent clauses, and dates, cities, or names. Example: I need to get milk, eggs, and bread at the store. Example: Some of my family lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Adverb – a word or phrase th ...
... Grammar Quiz Study Guide Commas – are used to separate words in a list, interchangeable adjectives, two independent clauses, and dates, cities, or names. Example: I need to get milk, eggs, and bread at the store. Example: Some of my family lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Adverb – a word or phrase th ...
Predication: Verbs, EVENTS, and STATES
... (what are they, what are they doing, what’s their relation) ...
... (what are they, what are they doing, what’s their relation) ...
In word association tests (what is the first word you think of when I
... Collocation Co-ordination, Superordination and synonymy (antonymy in adjectives). These patterns also emerge in tests such as ‘list the first 10 words that come to mind when I say X’. Some Psychologists and Linguists have proposed that the mental lexicon is like a network of meanings, some links con ...
... Collocation Co-ordination, Superordination and synonymy (antonymy in adjectives). These patterns also emerge in tests such as ‘list the first 10 words that come to mind when I say X’. Some Psychologists and Linguists have proposed that the mental lexicon is like a network of meanings, some links con ...
View Sampler
... When you want to show possession or ownership, follow these rules for apostrophes (’): l For singular nouns (including those ending in s), add apostrophe + s. For example: my sister’s car means “the car belonging to my sister” l For plural nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. For example: my s ...
... When you want to show possession or ownership, follow these rules for apostrophes (’): l For singular nouns (including those ending in s), add apostrophe + s. For example: my sister’s car means “the car belonging to my sister” l For plural nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. For example: my s ...
Editing for Grammar
... next"); third-person singular pronouns plus "to be" verbs, and other pronouns too (I am; you are; he is, she is, and it is. I was; you were; he was, and she was.) ...
... next"); third-person singular pronouns plus "to be" verbs, and other pronouns too (I am; you are; he is, she is, and it is. I was; you were; he was, and she was.) ...
SENTENCE PATTERNS
... The verb has to be a linking verb S S V PN McCain and Obama are candidates. This sentence has a compound (more than one) subject with the linking verb of being, are. The subject equals the predicate noun. ...
... The verb has to be a linking verb S S V PN McCain and Obama are candidates. This sentence has a compound (more than one) subject with the linking verb of being, are. The subject equals the predicate noun. ...
Editing Out Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
... Explanation 1: Here, one is referring to a unit—a group that acts as one—so one would use the third person singular form of the verb. Example 2: The army of ants scatter poked at them. Explanation 2: Here, “army” refers to a group in which each member acts individually; would use Writingtherefore, R ...
... Explanation 1: Here, one is referring to a unit—a group that acts as one—so one would use the third person singular form of the verb. Example 2: The army of ants scatter poked at them. Explanation 2: Here, “army” refers to a group in which each member acts individually; would use Writingtherefore, R ...
Participial Phrase worksheet
... 6. Looking for more variety, Americans often adopt the fashions of other countries. 7. The demand for goods imported from other lands is often great. 8. Decorated by hand, Chinese silk is an expensive luxury item. 9. A wool scarf woven in Ecuador is warm and colorful. 10. Brides prize lace veils mad ...
... 6. Looking for more variety, Americans often adopt the fashions of other countries. 7. The demand for goods imported from other lands is often great. 8. Decorated by hand, Chinese silk is an expensive luxury item. 9. A wool scarf woven in Ecuador is warm and colorful. 10. Brides prize lace veils mad ...
Some common examples
... I have confidence in learning German and to learn English teacher (T) can go through the following procedure with students (Ss): 1. Ss underline all elements in coordination or in lists. e.g. I have confidence in learning German and to learn English. 2. T analyzes the structures of the constituents ...
... I have confidence in learning German and to learn English teacher (T) can go through the following procedure with students (Ss): 1. Ss underline all elements in coordination or in lists. e.g. I have confidence in learning German and to learn English. 2. T analyzes the structures of the constituents ...
english syllabus - second grade – 2016
... Listen carefully to oral reading, discussions, and spoken messages. Understand and retell text and messages heard. Understand the main idea in spoken messages. Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. Respond appropriately to questions, directions, text read ...
... Listen carefully to oral reading, discussions, and spoken messages. Understand and retell text and messages heard. Understand the main idea in spoken messages. Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. Respond appropriately to questions, directions, text read ...
Action Verbs
... Verb and Complement Practice Directions: Write each of the following sentences on your own paper. Label the subject, verb (verb phrase), direct object, and indirect objects. Then, tell if the sentence is transitive or intransitive. Remember, not every action verb takes a direct object. And, also re ...
... Verb and Complement Practice Directions: Write each of the following sentences on your own paper. Label the subject, verb (verb phrase), direct object, and indirect objects. Then, tell if the sentence is transitive or intransitive. Remember, not every action verb takes a direct object. And, also re ...
Los Mandatos Formales
... reflexive pronouns are still attached to the affirmative command Command + IDOP/DOP/reflexive Add YOUR accent mark! (Second to last syllable of verb by itself) Cómala (Eat it!) Escríbame (Write to me.) ...
... reflexive pronouns are still attached to the affirmative command Command + IDOP/DOP/reflexive Add YOUR accent mark! (Second to last syllable of verb by itself) Cómala (Eat it!) Escríbame (Write to me.) ...
LECT 3B
... Heaven forbid that we should interfere in the dispute. In terms of the mood: the form is realized in the present subjunctive mood because it is realized in the base form ‘forbid’ though the subject itself appears as a third person singular In terms of the choice of this mood: The sentence repres ...
... Heaven forbid that we should interfere in the dispute. In terms of the mood: the form is realized in the present subjunctive mood because it is realized in the base form ‘forbid’ though the subject itself appears as a third person singular In terms of the choice of this mood: The sentence repres ...
Infinitive or Participle?
... Notice that in the first and second sentences, the person says where she or he goes. Notice also that all these sentences use the present progressive of the verb "go" to express the future. In the third sentence, it is not important to include information about the location (where), so it is deleted ...
... Notice that in the first and second sentences, the person says where she or he goes. Notice also that all these sentences use the present progressive of the verb "go" to express the future. In the third sentence, it is not important to include information about the location (where), so it is deleted ...
Hyphens and Apostrophes
... • The following two steps can help you decide where to place the apostrophe and whether an s is needed when you form possessives. • First, determine the owner quality or object involved. Ask yourself, “To whom does it belong?” • Second, if the answer to this question is a singular noun, follow the ...
... • The following two steps can help you decide where to place the apostrophe and whether an s is needed when you form possessives. • First, determine the owner quality or object involved. Ask yourself, “To whom does it belong?” • Second, if the answer to this question is a singular noun, follow the ...
Unit Description (70%) - ClassNet
... abstract nouns (e.g., advice, information, beauty, knowledge, philosophy, democracy) + a, an, the, or no article (e.g., He had a good knowledge of math. He had knowledge about many things. I gave him the information about travel times.) Pronouns indefinite: some, any, every + one one, ones w ...
... abstract nouns (e.g., advice, information, beauty, knowledge, philosophy, democracy) + a, an, the, or no article (e.g., He had a good knowledge of math. He had knowledge about many things. I gave him the information about travel times.) Pronouns indefinite: some, any, every + one one, ones w ...
Study Guide for Final Exam ESL Class Summer School 2014 Mrs
... An adverb is a describing word. Adverbs often end in –ly. Adverbs can tell how, when, or where. An adverb can describe a verb. An adverb can describe an adjective. An adverb can describe another adverb. Some adverbs compare actions: use more or –er to compare two actions. use most or –est to compare ...
... An adverb is a describing word. Adverbs often end in –ly. Adverbs can tell how, when, or where. An adverb can describe a verb. An adverb can describe an adjective. An adverb can describe another adverb. Some adverbs compare actions: use more or –er to compare two actions. use most or –est to compare ...
WH Chapter 4 Complements Teacher Version
... Action verbs are often accompanied by words that complete their meaning. These complements are direct objects and indirect objects. Direct Objects ...
... Action verbs are often accompanied by words that complete their meaning. These complements are direct objects and indirect objects. Direct Objects ...
Verbs: Lie-Lay Verbs: Lie-Lay, Sit-Set, Rise
... never has a direct object. (Intransitive verb) Example: He lies on the couch. (Reclines) Lay (lay, laid, laid, laying) means to put; it always takes a direct object. (Transitive verb) Example: He lays the book on the desk. (Puts) Note: It you are not sure which form of the verb to use, apply put as ...
... never has a direct object. (Intransitive verb) Example: He lies on the couch. (Reclines) Lay (lay, laid, laid, laying) means to put; it always takes a direct object. (Transitive verb) Example: He lays the book on the desk. (Puts) Note: It you are not sure which form of the verb to use, apply put as ...