The Grammatical Nature of the English Modal Auxiliaries: a
... representation of the modals shown above. But if the modals are specified for tense, we are faced with the notorious problem of accounting for the indirect tense/time relationship that is so typical of the English modals, i.e. preterite tense with non-past time reference (cf. Warner 1993: 9, for ins ...
... representation of the modals shown above. But if the modals are specified for tense, we are faced with the notorious problem of accounting for the indirect tense/time relationship that is so typical of the English modals, i.e. preterite tense with non-past time reference (cf. Warner 1993: 9, for ins ...
1. The grammar of academic prose Academic prose is used to build
... To-clauses are infinite and cannot have tense or modals, usually do not have a subject. In most cases the assumed subject is the subject of the main clause. Ing-clauses are non-finite and have an ing-participle as their main verb form. Bare-infinitive clauses have an infinitive verb form but lack to ...
... To-clauses are infinite and cannot have tense or modals, usually do not have a subject. In most cases the assumed subject is the subject of the main clause. Ing-clauses are non-finite and have an ing-participle as their main verb form. Bare-infinitive clauses have an infinitive verb form but lack to ...
Parent Help Booklet-L3 - Shurley Instructional Materials
... each word plays in a sentence. This oral activity is done in a rhythmic, enthusiastic manner, enabling students to participate actively in their learning. Learning the Question and Answer Flow enables students to analyze and use difficult sentence patterns without constant assistance. The Question a ...
... each word plays in a sentence. This oral activity is done in a rhythmic, enthusiastic manner, enabling students to participate actively in their learning. Learning the Question and Answer Flow enables students to analyze and use difficult sentence patterns without constant assistance. The Question a ...
affirmative direct commands
... 3. estudiar_____________ 4. temer_____________ 5. escribir_____________ ...
... 3. estudiar_____________ 4. temer_____________ 5. escribir_____________ ...
Misplaced Modifiers, Direct and Indirect Objects, Prep
... * Warning: Sometimes some of these words also work alone as adverbs: Let the cat in. I could feel that the monster was near. ...
... * Warning: Sometimes some of these words also work alone as adverbs: Let the cat in. I could feel that the monster was near. ...
La Salud - WLWV Staff Blogs
... b) When verbs follow prepositions. "Its a(to) sin(without) de(from/of) or night to conjugate after por(for) para(for) en(in/on) con(with) sobre(about)" What does this phrase mean? It means that if a verb follows these prepositions you never conjugate it. Notice in the examples below, the verb follow ...
... b) When verbs follow prepositions. "Its a(to) sin(without) de(from/of) or night to conjugate after por(for) para(for) en(in/on) con(with) sobre(about)" What does this phrase mean? It means that if a verb follows these prepositions you never conjugate it. Notice in the examples below, the verb follow ...
Head-movement
... and be, which cannot serve as the main verbs of a sentence but generally serve to indicate differences in verbal aspect (progressive, past perfect, …). The auxiliary verbs often appear in I. Radford has had us up until now drawing them as if they exemplify the category I. But really, these auxiliary ...
... and be, which cannot serve as the main verbs of a sentence but generally serve to indicate differences in verbal aspect (progressive, past perfect, …). The auxiliary verbs often appear in I. Radford has had us up until now drawing them as if they exemplify the category I. But really, these auxiliary ...
TAKS WRITING - OBJECTIVE 5
... - watch for misuse of homonyms such as: their, they're and there - proofread and edit your paper Keep subject-verb agreement in mind. I run, am running, was running, do run, did run, etc. You run, are running, were running, do run, did run, etc. He runs, is running, was running, does run, did run, e ...
... - watch for misuse of homonyms such as: their, they're and there - proofread and edit your paper Keep subject-verb agreement in mind. I run, am running, was running, do run, did run, etc. You run, are running, were running, do run, did run, etc. He runs, is running, was running, does run, did run, e ...
Verbal Nouns and Event Structure in Scottish Gaelic
... differences. However, there are a couple of semantic frameworks that have concentrated on precisely this issue. These are Krifka. (1989) and Verkuyl ( 1 992). In the interests of space, I will briefly summarize just one of these semantic frameworks, that of Verkuyl ( 1 992) and conclude with an inve ...
... differences. However, there are a couple of semantic frameworks that have concentrated on precisely this issue. These are Krifka. (1989) and Verkuyl ( 1 992). In the interests of space, I will briefly summarize just one of these semantic frameworks, that of Verkuyl ( 1 992) and conclude with an inve ...
Adverbial modifier (AM)
... pronouns function as indirect object. Hardly can we formulate a rule out of these two sentences, but we might dare to say that indirect object can occur without direct object in clauses in which direct object even though not directly implied, can be easily traced in the deep structure. Another dispu ...
... pronouns function as indirect object. Hardly can we formulate a rule out of these two sentences, but we might dare to say that indirect object can occur without direct object in clauses in which direct object even though not directly implied, can be easily traced in the deep structure. Another dispu ...
Packet for the Grammar Proficiency Exam
... 1. For most of us the lecture was a bore, for Grace, however, it was stimulating. 2. Don't ask if this assignment involves you, it does. 3. Although the bridge was damaged, we were able to cross the rampaging river. 4. The lecture delivered, Professor Brooks asked if there were any questions. 5. Art ...
... 1. For most of us the lecture was a bore, for Grace, however, it was stimulating. 2. Don't ask if this assignment involves you, it does. 3. Although the bridge was damaged, we were able to cross the rampaging river. 4. The lecture delivered, Professor Brooks asked if there were any questions. 5. Art ...
Grammar glossary KS1 - Nonsuch Primary School
... Alert!! Knowing a root word is really helpful when you are using a dictionary. If you want to know how to spell ‘disused’, try looking up the root word ‘use’ and ‘disused’ should be next to it! A sentence is a group of words which are grammatically connected to each other but not to any words outsid ...
... Alert!! Knowing a root word is really helpful when you are using a dictionary. If you want to know how to spell ‘disused’, try looking up the root word ‘use’ and ‘disused’ should be next to it! A sentence is a group of words which are grammatically connected to each other but not to any words outsid ...
Guide for Spanish 261 Spanish for the Professions (Medical Spanish)
... you should have a good grasp on before taking Spanish 261. While it is not necessary to know every single word, nearly all of it should be language you have already seen and can use with reasonable confidence. This background will help you make the most out of the intensive 3-week experience of Span ...
... you should have a good grasp on before taking Spanish 261. While it is not necessary to know every single word, nearly all of it should be language you have already seen and can use with reasonable confidence. This background will help you make the most out of the intensive 3-week experience of Span ...
The Eight Parts of Speech
... Interjections can really liven up a sentence. They help to add voice to your writing. Check this out. Whew! I am so glad to have passed my exam. The word “Whew!” shows that I am relieved about passing my exam. Now you try it. Wow! You did a fabulous job. What is the interjection in this sentence? ...
... Interjections can really liven up a sentence. They help to add voice to your writing. Check this out. Whew! I am so glad to have passed my exam. The word “Whew!” shows that I am relieved about passing my exam. Now you try it. Wow! You did a fabulous job. What is the interjection in this sentence? ...
Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in French
... Pronouns with two verbs • You can see when to use this format in the following examples: • vous voulez le voir? • Tu dois lui téléphoner • elle ne peut pas vous parler • il a voulu me rencontrer • nous avons décidé de lui parler ...
... Pronouns with two verbs • You can see when to use this format in the following examples: • vous voulez le voir? • Tu dois lui téléphoner • elle ne peut pas vous parler • il a voulu me rencontrer • nous avons décidé de lui parler ...
The verb *ser*
... However, if you are addressing someone to whom you wish to show , you have to use the Usted (Ud.) form. The Ud. Form always “hangs out” and will be the same as the he & she form. To say you are using the Ud. form, say Ud. ...
... However, if you are addressing someone to whom you wish to show , you have to use the Usted (Ud.) form. The Ud. Form always “hangs out” and will be the same as the he & she form. To say you are using the Ud. form, say Ud. ...
PDF for
... • “Prominent newscasters have said ‘most unique’ and ‘partially destroyed’. ‘Unique’ and ‘destroyed’ are absolute terms and cannot be qualified …” • “Please do not confuse ‘momento’ and ‘memento’. A momento is a unit of time (Spanish: ‘uno momento’). A memento is a souvenir, a memory.” • “… the misp ...
... • “Prominent newscasters have said ‘most unique’ and ‘partially destroyed’. ‘Unique’ and ‘destroyed’ are absolute terms and cannot be qualified …” • “Please do not confuse ‘momento’ and ‘memento’. A momento is a unit of time (Spanish: ‘uno momento’). A memento is a souvenir, a memory.” • “… the misp ...
Clauses and Phrases Notes PPT
... • A run-on sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses. • Examples: • I got home, mom yelled at me. • Pizza tastes good cookies taste better. • Turn in your work the quarter is almost over. ...
... • A run-on sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses. • Examples: • I got home, mom yelled at me. • Pizza tastes good cookies taste better. • Turn in your work the quarter is almost over. ...
The Paramedic Method
... “An evaluation of the effect of Class C fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) on the properties of ternary mixtures for use in concrete pavements was undertaken and is presented in this paper.” (36 words) 1. Underline or highlight the prepositional phrases. (e.g. phrases starting ...
... “An evaluation of the effect of Class C fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) on the properties of ternary mixtures for use in concrete pavements was undertaken and is presented in this paper.” (36 words) 1. Underline or highlight the prepositional phrases. (e.g. phrases starting ...
ch13
... Tag tj occurs in one of the three previous positions Tag tj occurs two positions earlier and tag tk occurs in the following position ...
... Tag tj occurs in one of the three previous positions Tag tj occurs two positions earlier and tag tk occurs in the following position ...
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, Nobody
... b) Cycling to school has one ................advantage. It makes you feel hot and sweaty. c) Paula had a ticket for the theatre, but ............... fortunately she fell ill that night. d) Terry can't stand waiting in queues, because she is very ................patient. c) My brothers always ....... ...
... b) Cycling to school has one ................advantage. It makes you feel hot and sweaty. c) Paula had a ticket for the theatre, but ............... fortunately she fell ill that night. d) Terry can't stand waiting in queues, because she is very ................patient. c) My brothers always ....... ...
1. Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns tell which person or thing
... Ought to and should can be used to express the subject´s obligation to do something or what is advisable to do in a certain situation. But, in this case, the speaker´s authority is not involved as with "must"and neither is there the idea of external authority as with "have to." I should drive more s ...
... Ought to and should can be used to express the subject´s obligation to do something or what is advisable to do in a certain situation. But, in this case, the speaker´s authority is not involved as with "must"and neither is there the idea of external authority as with "have to." I should drive more s ...
Learn more than how to order a taco™ Julia Kraut, Sarah Foose
... endings than English verbs do. That may make things seem more complicated, but all of those verb endings are actually helpful because they allow us to use fewer words to say something. For example, in Spanish we say, “Hablo.” In English, we say, “I speak.” In English, we have to use two words: one t ...
... endings than English verbs do. That may make things seem more complicated, but all of those verb endings are actually helpful because they allow us to use fewer words to say something. For example, in Spanish we say, “Hablo.” In English, we say, “I speak.” In English, we have to use two words: one t ...
Snack/Bathrooms - cloudfront.net
... Center 4: Guided Reading *Differentiation: Higher level sight words, working on identifying letters, writing letters instead of words, buddy reading ...
... Center 4: Guided Reading *Differentiation: Higher level sight words, working on identifying letters, writing letters instead of words, buddy reading ...