Transitional Words to Connect Ideas
... Verbs related to senses: feel, hear, look, see, smell, sound, taste. Some state verbs can also refer to an activity. In this meaning they can be used in a continuous tense: We have a second-hand car. (have = possess > state) She is having some tea. (have = drink > activity) I think it’s a great idea ...
... Verbs related to senses: feel, hear, look, see, smell, sound, taste. Some state verbs can also refer to an activity. In this meaning they can be used in a continuous tense: We have a second-hand car. (have = possess > state) She is having some tea. (have = drink > activity) I think it’s a great idea ...
Object
... In more isolating languages such as English, objects are marked by their position in the sentence or using adpositions (like to in I gave a book to him). Modern English preserves a case distinction for pronouns, but it has conflated the accusative and the dative into a single objective form (him, h ...
... In more isolating languages such as English, objects are marked by their position in the sentence or using adpositions (like to in I gave a book to him). Modern English preserves a case distinction for pronouns, but it has conflated the accusative and the dative into a single objective form (him, h ...
10 The Autobiography of Admiral Ahmose Part I
... Dd.i n.tn rmT(t) nbt di.i rx.tn Hzwt xprt n.i The two clauses here have verbal predicates of the verbs Dd and rdi both in intentional prospective/subjunctive sDm.f forms: “I will tell” and “I will let.” The feminine form of nb reveals that, instead of rmT “people”, its collective form ...
... Dd.i n.tn rmT(t) nbt di.i rx.tn Hzwt xprt n.i The two clauses here have verbal predicates of the verbs Dd and rdi both in intentional prospective/subjunctive sDm.f forms: “I will tell” and “I will let.” The feminine form of nb reveals that, instead of rmT “people”, its collective form ...
Power Points for Plenary 2
... good sense in terms of meaning because a ‘vehicle’ is not a human being. Thus, it cannot be prosecuted. It should be the driver or car owner of the vehicle waiting who will be prosecuted. The interpersonal meaning can be interpreted by means of the Mood. In the sign, the Subject precedes the Finite, ...
... good sense in terms of meaning because a ‘vehicle’ is not a human being. Thus, it cannot be prosecuted. It should be the driver or car owner of the vehicle waiting who will be prosecuted. The interpersonal meaning can be interpreted by means of the Mood. In the sign, the Subject precedes the Finite, ...
LECT 7B
... A clause is a sentence-like construction, i.e., it bears: A subject (at least an assumed one) A predicate which means there is a verb phrase in it. The verb phrase can then be followed by another string of constituents, e.g., an object (a noun phrase), a complement (a noun phrase or an adjecti ...
... A clause is a sentence-like construction, i.e., it bears: A subject (at least an assumed one) A predicate which means there is a verb phrase in it. The verb phrase can then be followed by another string of constituents, e.g., an object (a noun phrase), a complement (a noun phrase or an adjecti ...
Chapter 6
... The addition of accusative arguments to a clause was noted in §4.3 and is discussed further in §9.5.9. Although the presence of an accusative beneficiary argument in a clause attests to the transitivity of that clause, it cannot be considered diagnostic evidence of the categorial transitivity of the ...
... The addition of accusative arguments to a clause was noted in §4.3 and is discussed further in §9.5.9. Although the presence of an accusative beneficiary argument in a clause attests to the transitivity of that clause, it cannot be considered diagnostic evidence of the categorial transitivity of the ...
GoGSAT English Study Guide
... In this last case, the joined-together word and the corresponding separated words can have very different meanings. For example, a greenhouse is a structure (usually made mostly of glass) in which plants are grown. On the other hand, a green house is a house that is painted green. Directions: Underl ...
... In this last case, the joined-together word and the corresponding separated words can have very different meanings. For example, a greenhouse is a structure (usually made mostly of glass) in which plants are grown. On the other hand, a green house is a house that is painted green. Directions: Underl ...
Two Types of Agentive Nominalization in Persian
... I will address two issues in this section regarding the argument taking and referential properties of the two types of derived and synthetic compounds. Levin & Rappaport (1988) and Rappaport & Levin (1992) present a detailed analysis of -er nominals in English. They make a basic distinction between ...
... I will address two issues in this section regarding the argument taking and referential properties of the two types of derived and synthetic compounds. Levin & Rappaport (1988) and Rappaport & Levin (1992) present a detailed analysis of -er nominals in English. They make a basic distinction between ...
PREPOSITION Help Sheet
... 12. To tell whether you have a preposition or an infinitive when you have the word "to," you will need to look at the word to the right of "to." If the next word to the right seems to be in the same glob and is a noun or pronoun telling whomor what, then you have a prepositional phrase. Example: To ...
... 12. To tell whether you have a preposition or an infinitive when you have the word "to," you will need to look at the word to the right of "to." If the next word to the right seems to be in the same glob and is a noun or pronoun telling whomor what, then you have a prepositional phrase. Example: To ...
THE PAPER OF LINGUISTICS “WORD
... Although we have concentrated on each of these word- formation processes in isolation, it is possible to trace the operation of more than one process at work in the creation of a particular word. For example, if you hear someone complain that problems with the project have snowballed, the final term ...
... Although we have concentrated on each of these word- formation processes in isolation, it is possible to trace the operation of more than one process at work in the creation of a particular word. For example, if you hear someone complain that problems with the project have snowballed, the final term ...
2004 School Calendar - Writing Center
... “After the devastation of the siege of Leningrad (introductory clause) the Soviets were left with the task of rebuilding their population as well as their city.” ...
... “After the devastation of the siege of Leningrad (introductory clause) the Soviets were left with the task of rebuilding their population as well as their city.” ...
Basic sentence Transformation: Active/Passive
... Some of the following transitive verb sentences have indirect objects, while others do not. Transform any indirect objects you find into appropriate to and for prepositional phrases. Transform any to and from prepositional phrases into indirect objects, if possible. ...
... Some of the following transitive verb sentences have indirect objects, while others do not. Transform any indirect objects you find into appropriate to and for prepositional phrases. Transform any to and from prepositional phrases into indirect objects, if possible. ...
Slide 1
... Recall that a pronoun takes the place of a noun. Use direct object pronouns to avoid repeating nouns that have already been mentioned. These pronouns must agree with the nouns they stand for. ...
... Recall that a pronoun takes the place of a noun. Use direct object pronouns to avoid repeating nouns that have already been mentioned. These pronouns must agree with the nouns they stand for. ...
Subordinate Clause
... 11. Like: (preposition) means similar to/in the same way as should be followed by an object. Do NOT use it before a subject or verb. Use as or that instead. PREP: The pyramids looked like giant triangles. INCORRECT: This soup doesn’t taste like it should. CORRECT: This soup doesn’t taste as it shoul ...
... 11. Like: (preposition) means similar to/in the same way as should be followed by an object. Do NOT use it before a subject or verb. Use as or that instead. PREP: The pyramids looked like giant triangles. INCORRECT: This soup doesn’t taste like it should. CORRECT: This soup doesn’t taste as it shoul ...
present perfect
... 12 tenses in English Sometimes, for convenience, it is helpful to say that there are 12 tenses in English 1: Simple Present 2: Present Perfect 3: Present Continuous 4: Present Perfect Continuous 5: Simple Past 6: Past Perfect 7: Past Continuous 8: Past Perfect Continuous ...
... 12 tenses in English Sometimes, for convenience, it is helpful to say that there are 12 tenses in English 1: Simple Present 2: Present Perfect 3: Present Continuous 4: Present Perfect Continuous 5: Simple Past 6: Past Perfect 7: Past Continuous 8: Past Perfect Continuous ...
Unit 4 Phrases 4.1. The structure of phrases The concept of `phrase
... Unit 4 Phrases 4.1. The structure of phrases The concept of ‘phrase’ Element of structure that - contains more than one word - lacks subject-predicator structure - is classified as various types according to the type of head The form of phrases: heads and modifiers -NPs, Adj Ps and Adv Ps ({M}+H+{M} ...
... Unit 4 Phrases 4.1. The structure of phrases The concept of ‘phrase’ Element of structure that - contains more than one word - lacks subject-predicator structure - is classified as various types according to the type of head The form of phrases: heads and modifiers -NPs, Adj Ps and Adv Ps ({M}+H+{M} ...
V. Finite and infinite verbs: A. Finite verbs: express action and make
... Periphrastic: a participle is used with a finite verb to form a compound tense (“I was walking”) a. The finite verb is usually a form of ei*mi, sometimes ginomai, u&parcw or e*cw b. Present periphrastic: present of ei*mi and present participle; continuous present action stresses (Col. 1:16: ejn pant ...
... Periphrastic: a participle is used with a finite verb to form a compound tense (“I was walking”) a. The finite verb is usually a form of ei*mi, sometimes ginomai, u&parcw or e*cw b. Present periphrastic: present of ei*mi and present participle; continuous present action stresses (Col. 1:16: ejn pant ...
Unit1
... 9. Sentence Variety: (didn’t get to this) a. Antithesis: “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” MLK Jr. 10. Exam practice: a. Although Paula and Sara are twins, Sara says that few ...
... 9. Sentence Variety: (didn’t get to this) a. Antithesis: “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” MLK Jr. 10. Exam practice: a. Although Paula and Sara are twins, Sara says that few ...
1 Word Choice
... The reader of this book is presumed to be familiar with basic English grammar: parts of speech, tenses, plurals, and so forth. Here we will discuss a few of the more complex rules that sometimes prove troublesome even for those with English as their native language. A. AGREEMENT OF SUBJECT AND VERB ...
... The reader of this book is presumed to be familiar with basic English grammar: parts of speech, tenses, plurals, and so forth. Here we will discuss a few of the more complex rules that sometimes prove troublesome even for those with English as their native language. A. AGREEMENT OF SUBJECT AND VERB ...
WHO 1 SS
... TASK 3. Connect the sentences so that the structures in each sentence are parallel. There is more than one way to connect some of these sentences. e.g. Julie is a good singer and dances beautifully. Julie is a good singer and a beautiful dancer. OR Julie sings well and dances beautifully. 1. In the ...
... TASK 3. Connect the sentences so that the structures in each sentence are parallel. There is more than one way to connect some of these sentences. e.g. Julie is a good singer and dances beautifully. Julie is a good singer and a beautiful dancer. OR Julie sings well and dances beautifully. 1. In the ...
Grammar Programme
... Know how dialogue is laid out and punctuated and employ this is their writing. Recognise the difference between direct speech and reported speech. Be able to change one form of speech into the other. Link with modern language teacher to ensure the understanding of the concept of masculine, feminine ...
... Know how dialogue is laid out and punctuated and employ this is their writing. Recognise the difference between direct speech and reported speech. Be able to change one form of speech into the other. Link with modern language teacher to ensure the understanding of the concept of masculine, feminine ...
Verb Categorization and the Format of a Lexicographic Definition
... Žolkovskij, 1984) in terms of the artificial kauzirovat' 'to cause'. For instance, rasširit' X 'to make X broader' is defined as 'to cause X to become broader', soobščit’ Y-u, čto X 'to tell Y that X' as 'to cause Y to know about X'. In this paper, we show that there is a need for a more detailed an ...
... Žolkovskij, 1984) in terms of the artificial kauzirovat' 'to cause'. For instance, rasširit' X 'to make X broader' is defined as 'to cause X to become broader', soobščit’ Y-u, čto X 'to tell Y that X' as 'to cause Y to know about X'. In this paper, we show that there is a need for a more detailed an ...
