Packet for the Grammar Proficiency Exam
... The crops were severely damaged by the drought, therefore, we were forced to abandon our little farm. We must begin to prepare for final exams, they are only a week away. Mayor Wilson is a busy man, in fact, he is seldom available for public interview. I have studied the text carefully, thus, I shal ...
... The crops were severely damaged by the drought, therefore, we were forced to abandon our little farm. We must begin to prepare for final exams, they are only a week away. Mayor Wilson is a busy man, in fact, he is seldom available for public interview. I have studied the text carefully, thus, I shal ...
Nouns - Gavilan College
... intricate sidewalk (2) ballet. I make my own first entrance into it a little after eight when I put out the garbage can, surely a prosaic (3) occupation, but I enjoy my part, my little (4) clang, as the (5) droves of junior high school students walk by the center of the stage dropping candy wrappers ...
... intricate sidewalk (2) ballet. I make my own first entrance into it a little after eight when I put out the garbage can, surely a prosaic (3) occupation, but I enjoy my part, my little (4) clang, as the (5) droves of junior high school students walk by the center of the stage dropping candy wrappers ...
What are pronouns?
... They never give to charity. [Who are they, vampires or someone specific?) It is unclear who “they” are in this sentence.] Greedy people never give to charity. [Now, that’s specific.] That example shows an ambiguous use of the pronoun “they.” So, now let’s look at some examples of unnecessary use ...
... They never give to charity. [Who are they, vampires or someone specific?) It is unclear who “they” are in this sentence.] Greedy people never give to charity. [Now, that’s specific.] That example shows an ambiguous use of the pronoun “they.” So, now let’s look at some examples of unnecessary use ...
PowerPoint
... Basically what you’d expect considering the normal transitive (2-place) verbs that have an Agent and a Theme. The naming of these classes is not my fault. ...
... Basically what you’d expect considering the normal transitive (2-place) verbs that have an Agent and a Theme. The naming of these classes is not my fault. ...
A BOTTOM UP WAY OF ANALYZING A SENTENCE
... After you’ve got everything “sorted out”, it’s time to make phrases. You’ve got four types of phrases to make: adjective phrases, noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases. Recognize that there is some “layering” here. Noun phrases, for example, can stand alone – or as parts of prepositiona ...
... After you’ve got everything “sorted out”, it’s time to make phrases. You’ve got four types of phrases to make: adjective phrases, noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases. Recognize that there is some “layering” here. Noun phrases, for example, can stand alone – or as parts of prepositiona ...
Past Participle Packet - James Baker
... When a grade is taken, the work is due when assigned and is accepted one day late for 50%. Work on the packets (unless specified otherwise) is individual—not group—work. You will have 6 of these packets, one per six weeks. Sometimes a grade will be taken, sometimes not. Each unit will usually be fol ...
... When a grade is taken, the work is due when assigned and is accepted one day late for 50%. Work on the packets (unless specified otherwise) is individual—not group—work. You will have 6 of these packets, one per six weeks. Sometimes a grade will be taken, sometimes not. Each unit will usually be fol ...
The history of the English language begins with the invasion of the
... or form in addition to their main meanings. These two kinds of variation are called formal and semantic. They represent dynamics un synchrony and supply material for lingvistic change. A new feature - a word, a form, a sound - can be recognized as a lingvistic change only after it has been accepted ...
... or form in addition to their main meanings. These two kinds of variation are called formal and semantic. They represent dynamics un synchrony and supply material for lingvistic change. A new feature - a word, a form, a sound - can be recognized as a lingvistic change only after it has been accepted ...
Kurdish (Kurmanji) Basics
... 3) when it is subjected to another word in a genitive relationship called "izafe". The word in focus is linked by a connecting vowel to the following word, to which it is subject (by which it is further defined and restricted). That following word, if it is a noun or pronoun will always be in the ob ...
... 3) when it is subjected to another word in a genitive relationship called "izafe". The word in focus is linked by a connecting vowel to the following word, to which it is subject (by which it is further defined and restricted). That following word, if it is a noun or pronoun will always be in the ob ...
Often Confused Words
... Farther is an adjective or adverb and refers to physical distance between objects. Further is an adverb and refers to degree or intensity of opinion difference and distance, time, and quantity. The evidence further shows my client was farther from the door than the prosecution claims. fewer / less F ...
... Farther is an adjective or adverb and refers to physical distance between objects. Further is an adverb and refers to degree or intensity of opinion difference and distance, time, and quantity. The evidence further shows my client was farther from the door than the prosecution claims. fewer / less F ...
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... adverbs and use them correctly (e.g., where modifies nouns of place, when modifies nouns of time, why modifies the noun reason). I can recognize that multiple adjectives describing the same noun should be placed in a particular order (e.g., article + size + shape + age + color; the tiny, oval, red b ...
... adverbs and use them correctly (e.g., where modifies nouns of place, when modifies nouns of time, why modifies the noun reason). I can recognize that multiple adjectives describing the same noun should be placed in a particular order (e.g., article + size + shape + age + color; the tiny, oval, red b ...
Subject pronoun is used as the subject of the sentence
... When using a pronoun , you should be sure that it refers to its antecedent clearly. The pronoun must also agree with its antecedent in gender and number. Bob is going to the mall. She is bringing his friends with her. Incorrect. Bob is going to the mall. He is bringing his friends with him. Correct. ...
... When using a pronoun , you should be sure that it refers to its antecedent clearly. The pronoun must also agree with its antecedent in gender and number. Bob is going to the mall. She is bringing his friends with her. Incorrect. Bob is going to the mall. He is bringing his friends with him. Correct. ...
Grammar Glossary, Autumn 2016
... The subjunctive form or subjunctive mood is used to show that events aren’t true. It can be used to express wishes. It is used rarely in the English language. The subjunctive form is usually made by using ‘were’. ...
... The subjunctive form or subjunctive mood is used to show that events aren’t true. It can be used to express wishes. It is used rarely in the English language. The subjunctive form is usually made by using ‘were’. ...
the present active participle the future active participle
... A participle is a verbal adjective. This means that it is formed from a verb but acts like an adjective. As an adjective, it modifies a noun or pronoun and agrees in gender, number & case. You have already seen the perfect passive participle. This is the fourth principal part of a verb. You have bee ...
... A participle is a verbal adjective. This means that it is formed from a verb but acts like an adjective. As an adjective, it modifies a noun or pronoun and agrees in gender, number & case. You have already seen the perfect passive participle. This is the fourth principal part of a verb. You have bee ...
Parts of a Sentence
... Diagram and label the following: Johnny walked over the hill and into the park. I looked for the jacket in the house and the car. Scott jogged quickly and quietly onto the soccer field. Mark is running, but had been walking. Mrs. Caple gave her students tawdry stars for a reward. Friday ...
... Diagram and label the following: Johnny walked over the hill and into the park. I looked for the jacket in the house and the car. Scott jogged quickly and quietly onto the soccer field. Mark is running, but had been walking. Mrs. Caple gave her students tawdry stars for a reward. Friday ...
Spanish 1412 Professor: Kate Funkhouser
... Week Fourteen: Sharing information about families. The imperfect. Readings. Week Fifteen: Review. The verbs parecerse and llevarse. Prepositions and pronouns. Readings. Review for exam. ...
... Week Fourteen: Sharing information about families. The imperfect. Readings. Week Fifteen: Review. The verbs parecerse and llevarse. Prepositions and pronouns. Readings. Review for exam. ...
Context-free grammars, English syntax, agreement
... For example, in English, as in many other languages, determiners and the head nouns in NPs have to agree in number ...
... For example, in English, as in many other languages, determiners and the head nouns in NPs have to agree in number ...
Unit1
... a. Although Paula and Sara are twins, Sara says that few sisters have less in common than Paula and (she/her) b. The two violinists, Sergei and (he/him), played as though they had a single musical mind. c. Tomorrow (we/us) raw recruits will have our first on-the-job test. d. When he was twenty-one, ...
... a. Although Paula and Sara are twins, Sara says that few sisters have less in common than Paula and (she/her) b. The two violinists, Sergei and (he/him), played as though they had a single musical mind. c. Tomorrow (we/us) raw recruits will have our first on-the-job test. d. When he was twenty-one, ...
QTS – Grammar Test Answers - Rob Williams Assessment Ltd
... C) It was the new teacher’s stricter regime that the parents preferred. Option C is the only sentence containing the correct use of grammar. It uses the correct relative pronoun (i.e. that) when referring to what the parents preferred. The words whom and who are not used for objects (i.e. the strict ...
... C) It was the new teacher’s stricter regime that the parents preferred. Option C is the only sentence containing the correct use of grammar. It uses the correct relative pronoun (i.e. that) when referring to what the parents preferred. The words whom and who are not used for objects (i.e. the strict ...
Verbs I - University of Newcastle
... Verb auxiliaries (helpers) such as has, had, will, be and been provide important ways of altering tense. Devised by Jo Killmister, Skills ...
... Verb auxiliaries (helpers) such as has, had, will, be and been provide important ways of altering tense. Devised by Jo Killmister, Skills ...
SEMINAR 8B – PRONOUNS 2
... On the other hand, there are idiomatic phrases where we must use the reflexive: e.g. They were beside themselves with rage. I was sitting by myself. (=alone) b) after the prepositions ‘like, than, as, but (for), except (for), as for’- both forms are possible, reflexives are quite common e.g. For so ...
... On the other hand, there are idiomatic phrases where we must use the reflexive: e.g. They were beside themselves with rage. I was sitting by myself. (=alone) b) after the prepositions ‘like, than, as, but (for), except (for), as for’- both forms are possible, reflexives are quite common e.g. For so ...
You must fill in ALL errors that need fixing. If a and b are
... IV. Sentence usage problems (7 pnts): Chose the letter(s) that identifies the correct error and/or mistake (s). Yes, there are some that have more than one mistake. 7. The people at the capitol building are hear and than they are heading home. 7._____ a. capitol to capital b. hear to here c. are to ...
... IV. Sentence usage problems (7 pnts): Chose the letter(s) that identifies the correct error and/or mistake (s). Yes, there are some that have more than one mistake. 7. The people at the capitol building are hear and than they are heading home. 7._____ a. capitol to capital b. hear to here c. are to ...
4 | FORMING SENTENCES: GRAMMAR
... communicating within the sciences is to pass on pertinent information that is read and understood by the intended audience. As I have pointed out in earlier sections, this book is not about English grammar as such. There are many excellent books on English grammar and usage that you may wish to cons ...
... communicating within the sciences is to pass on pertinent information that is read and understood by the intended audience. As I have pointed out in earlier sections, this book is not about English grammar as such. There are many excellent books on English grammar and usage that you may wish to cons ...
A Grammar Glossary
... Finite: Specific, or finite, as to tense. Verbs in the present tense or past tense are finite verbs: Hefilled the tub. Phrases with such verbs are finite verb phrases. In most finite verb phrases, the first verb is the only finite verb: He had filled the tub. (Filled in this sentence is a past parti ...
... Finite: Specific, or finite, as to tense. Verbs in the present tense or past tense are finite verbs: Hefilled the tub. Phrases with such verbs are finite verb phrases. In most finite verb phrases, the first verb is the only finite verb: He had filled the tub. (Filled in this sentence is a past parti ...
Chapter One: Sentence Fundamentals for Expressing
... what they eat. One or more subordinate clauses may be connected to a main clause using subordinating words: Although schools should stop selling sodas, parents have the primary responsibility for making sure their children eat healthy food. The ways in which writers combine clauses to form sentences ...
... what they eat. One or more subordinate clauses may be connected to a main clause using subordinating words: Although schools should stop selling sodas, parents have the primary responsibility for making sure their children eat healthy food. The ways in which writers combine clauses to form sentences ...
"it" AS A FORMAL OBJECT
... The sentence thus has two objects: the formal object it and a notional object, which is a clause. The formal object it may be either a direct object (I take it that everything is O.K.) , or an indirect non-recipient object (She objected to it that her husband should go and fetch them from the statio ...
... The sentence thus has two objects: the formal object it and a notional object, which is a clause. The formal object it may be either a direct object (I take it that everything is O.K.) , or an indirect non-recipient object (She objected to it that her husband should go and fetch them from the statio ...