PHRASES
... Phrase- a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and that does not contain both a verb and its subject (NOTE: if a group of words contains both a verb and its subject, it is called a clause) ...
... Phrase- a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and that does not contain both a verb and its subject (NOTE: if a group of words contains both a verb and its subject, it is called a clause) ...
Sentence Structure in Spanish
... placing more emphasis on the object. In the sample sentence, the emphasis is on what was written, not who wrote it. The pronoun lo, although redundant, is customary in this sentence construction. ...
... placing more emphasis on the object. In the sample sentence, the emphasis is on what was written, not who wrote it. The pronoun lo, although redundant, is customary in this sentence construction. ...
Basic Diagramming Dialogue
... Some ADVERB questions: When? Where? Why? How? In what way? In what manner? To what degree? Yes? No? Some ADJECTIVE questions: What? What kind? What type? How many? ...
... Some ADVERB questions: When? Where? Why? How? In what way? In what manner? To what degree? Yes? No? Some ADJECTIVE questions: What? What kind? What type? How many? ...
Part of Speech Cheat Sheet
... RELATIVE-That, which, who, whom, whose…can start dependent clauses (ex-I like the sweater that you are wearing.) DEMONSTRATIVE-That, this, these, those…demonstrate which one (ex-I want this car.) INDEFINITE-Each, either, neither, few, some, all, most, several, few, many, none, one, someone, no one, ...
... RELATIVE-That, which, who, whom, whose…can start dependent clauses (ex-I like the sweater that you are wearing.) DEMONSTRATIVE-That, this, these, those…demonstrate which one (ex-I want this car.) INDEFINITE-Each, either, neither, few, some, all, most, several, few, many, none, one, someone, no one, ...
Parts of Speech
... This form of the verb is called the “infinitive”. What is the infinitive of ‘I am’? ...
... This form of the verb is called the “infinitive”. What is the infinitive of ‘I am’? ...
Writing Hints
... We often end spoken sentences with a preposition, but avoid this usage in your writing. Example: Spoken sentence—“Who will you go to?” Written sentence—“To whom will you go?” Here is a list of commonly-used prepositions. Memorizing this list will help you recognize prepositions and use them in your ...
... We often end spoken sentences with a preposition, but avoid this usage in your writing. Example: Spoken sentence—“Who will you go to?” Written sentence—“To whom will you go?” Here is a list of commonly-used prepositions. Memorizing this list will help you recognize prepositions and use them in your ...
parts of speech packet - Copley
... An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adverb answers the following questions: how? when? where? or to what extent? Ex: We stayed inside. [The adverb inside modifies the verb stayed and tells where.] Ex: It was an unusually quiet morning. [The adverb unusually mo ...
... An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adverb answers the following questions: how? when? where? or to what extent? Ex: We stayed inside. [The adverb inside modifies the verb stayed and tells where.] Ex: It was an unusually quiet morning. [The adverb unusually mo ...
What are some other uses of
... – answer to ‘who’ 3. Neither (of two) adj. OR pronoun ≠ both/ either – answer to ‘which’ (of the two) 4. None (of three or more) quantitative pronoun ≠ everyone/ everybody/ everything/ all – an answer to ‘how much/ many’ ...
... – answer to ‘who’ 3. Neither (of two) adj. OR pronoun ≠ both/ either – answer to ‘which’ (of the two) 4. None (of three or more) quantitative pronoun ≠ everyone/ everybody/ everything/ all – an answer to ‘how much/ many’ ...
The importance of grammar With the advent of email and text
... In active sentences the “doer” comes before the “done”: “Maureen chose the blue folder” In passive sentences, the “done” comes before the “doer”: “The blue folder was chosen by Maureen” While passive sentences are not used as frequently when talking, they are very useful for occasions when a more fo ...
... In active sentences the “doer” comes before the “done”: “Maureen chose the blue folder” In passive sentences, the “done” comes before the “doer”: “The blue folder was chosen by Maureen” While passive sentences are not used as frequently when talking, they are very useful for occasions when a more fo ...
SOME GRAMMAR TIPS
... 1. -2. Tense: Present Perfect- I have been in the United States before. (relates to the present); Past Perfect- We visited several museums in Spain (the action occurred in the past); Past Perfect – I had already left when he called (happened before another past activity) 3. In time clauses (introduc ...
... 1. -2. Tense: Present Perfect- I have been in the United States before. (relates to the present); Past Perfect- We visited several museums in Spain (the action occurred in the past); Past Perfect – I had already left when he called (happened before another past activity) 3. In time clauses (introduc ...
1 Subject – the simple subject is the noun or pronoun that the
... My parents would let me work on it. I would rise at seven in the morning and play with the carburetor. An action verb shows action. A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word or words that describe or rename the subject. Some linking verbs include are, is, was, were, become, and se ...
... My parents would let me work on it. I would rise at seven in the morning and play with the carburetor. An action verb shows action. A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word or words that describe or rename the subject. Some linking verbs include are, is, was, were, become, and se ...
Concord of Nouns, Pronouns and Possessive
... As per the norms of the existing society, if the noun could refer to persons of either sex such as person, pupil, scholar, reader, pedestrian,etc, the pronouns of the masculine are generally used. But if the reference is clearly to a woman, then the feminine form is used. The words baby, child are u ...
... As per the norms of the existing society, if the noun could refer to persons of either sex such as person, pupil, scholar, reader, pedestrian,etc, the pronouns of the masculine are generally used. But if the reference is clearly to a woman, then the feminine form is used. The words baby, child are u ...
Singular Plural
... 6. When subjects are joined by ______ or ______, the verb agrees with the subject ____________ to the __________. The manager or the employees __________ to close the store early. The employees or the manager __________ to close the store early. 7. Watch There is/are or here is/are. __________agrees ...
... 6. When subjects are joined by ______ or ______, the verb agrees with the subject ____________ to the __________. The manager or the employees __________ to close the store early. The employees or the manager __________ to close the store early. 7. Watch There is/are or here is/are. __________agrees ...
Grammar prompts - Urmston Junior School
... A powerful verb gives you extra information about what the characters are doing and how. They help the reader imagine what is actually happening. The robber moved towards the house doesn’t tell you how the robber is moving. The robber crept towards the house tells you that the robber is moving very ...
... A powerful verb gives you extra information about what the characters are doing and how. They help the reader imagine what is actually happening. The robber moved towards the house doesn’t tell you how the robber is moving. The robber crept towards the house tells you that the robber is moving very ...
Up-Stage Your Grammar noun adjective verb adverb powerful verbs
... old toy large farm A verb is a doing word. It is an action or a thing you do. ...
... old toy large farm A verb is a doing word. It is an action or a thing you do. ...
Find and underline each gerund. Write S for subject, PN for
... as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. A gerund is one kind of verbal. It is a verbal that functions as a noun. Like a noun, a gerund can be a subject, a predicate nominative, a direct object, or the object of a preposition. To form a gerund, add -ing to a verb. Subject ...
... as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. A gerund is one kind of verbal. It is a verbal that functions as a noun. Like a noun, a gerund can be a subject, a predicate nominative, a direct object, or the object of a preposition. To form a gerund, add -ing to a verb. Subject ...
Miss Nicholls` GPS Dictionary Modal Verb A verb that shows how
... Hint: identify a preposition followed by a noun and this is called a prepositional phrase (it’s the language system being posh and giving this a name!) Coordinating Conjunctions ...
... Hint: identify a preposition followed by a noun and this is called a prepositional phrase (it’s the language system being posh and giving this a name!) Coordinating Conjunctions ...
T E V he
... of the English Language. Longman. • Merino, Ana (2002): English Verbs & Structures. ...
... of the English Language. Longman. • Merino, Ana (2002): English Verbs & Structures. ...
Document
... Used to join two phrases, clauses, sentences Coordinating conjunction: equal status - and, or, but Subordinating conjunction: embedded status - that (ex. I thought that you might like some milk) - complementizers: Subordinating conjunctions like that which link a verb to its argument in this w ...
... Used to join two phrases, clauses, sentences Coordinating conjunction: equal status - and, or, but Subordinating conjunction: embedded status - that (ex. I thought that you might like some milk) - complementizers: Subordinating conjunctions like that which link a verb to its argument in this w ...
World Languages: Spanish I YEAR AT A GLANCE
... How do I tell others about my school life and how does it compare to students in a Spanish-speaking country? What materials do I need for school? ...
... How do I tell others about my school life and how does it compare to students in a Spanish-speaking country? What materials do I need for school? ...
Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar Rock! I. Adjectives: Unpack Your
... can be added to nouns or verbs to turn them into adjectives? 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 4. Fill in the following chart, telling what adjectives were used to describe the verbs listed. Adjective ...
... can be added to nouns or verbs to turn them into adjectives? 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 4. Fill in the following chart, telling what adjectives were used to describe the verbs listed. Adjective ...
VERBS - Ms. Blain's English Class Website
... being, been • Forms of Have: has, have, had • Other Auxiliary Verbs: can, could may, might must do, does, did shall, should will, would ...
... being, been • Forms of Have: has, have, had • Other Auxiliary Verbs: can, could may, might must do, does, did shall, should will, would ...
Parts of Speech
... pairs (you need to use them both) – either… or – neither… nor – both… and – not only… but (also) – whether… or ...
... pairs (you need to use them both) – either… or – neither… nor – both… and – not only… but (also) – whether… or ...
The Eight Parts of Speech
... classes and their teachers. Will you email me the homework by next Tuesday? I can’t to find a costume for Halloween. Javier, will you go to the dance with me? The car barely missed the squirrel as it ran across Gaffey ...
... classes and their teachers. Will you email me the homework by next Tuesday? I can’t to find a costume for Halloween. Javier, will you go to the dance with me? The car barely missed the squirrel as it ran across Gaffey ...