sentence patterns
... completes the meaning of be. In this case, "to be" is not a linking verb. Some grammar books will call "to be" an intransitive verb in this special case. Intransitive verbs do not require a complement or a direct object to complete their meaning. 4b. There--V(to be)--S--Adv or PP (There--Verb ("to b ...
... completes the meaning of be. In this case, "to be" is not a linking verb. Some grammar books will call "to be" an intransitive verb in this special case. Intransitive verbs do not require a complement or a direct object to complete their meaning. 4b. There--V(to be)--S--Adv or PP (There--Verb ("to b ...
Adjectives and Adjective Phrases
... ADJECTIVES AND ADJECTIVE PHRASES Adjectives are modifiers. They can be formed into phrases – called adjective phrases – that modify nouns. Remember that the definition of a noun phrase is a noun and its modifiers – so an adjective phrase can definitely be part of a noun phrase! FORM OF ADJECTIVES *M ...
... ADJECTIVES AND ADJECTIVE PHRASES Adjectives are modifiers. They can be formed into phrases – called adjective phrases – that modify nouns. Remember that the definition of a noun phrase is a noun and its modifiers – so an adjective phrase can definitely be part of a noun phrase! FORM OF ADJECTIVES *M ...
Lesson 13 Notes - New Lenox School District 122
... included a flashlight, water, canned food, blankets, a radio, and extra batteries. In February, a strong storm blew down the power lines. Everyone in the area was without power for two days. Bernie’s family used the kit and thanked him for his careful planning ...
... included a flashlight, water, canned food, blankets, a radio, and extra batteries. In February, a strong storm blew down the power lines. Everyone in the area was without power for two days. Bernie’s family used the kit and thanked him for his careful planning ...
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... He (third person) might replace Jake (antecedent) she – Jenna it – textbook they – the band I (first person) we You (second person) ...
... He (third person) might replace Jake (antecedent) she – Jenna it – textbook they – the band I (first person) we You (second person) ...
Grammar Rules
... 52. Personal pronouns that function as subjects or as predicate nominatives are in the nominative case. 53. Personal pronouns that function as direct objects, indirect objects, or the objects of prepositions are in the objective case. 54. Personal pronouns that show ownership or relationships are in ...
... 52. Personal pronouns that function as subjects or as predicate nominatives are in the nominative case. 53. Personal pronouns that function as direct objects, indirect objects, or the objects of prepositions are in the objective case. 54. Personal pronouns that show ownership or relationships are in ...
UNIT I Normal Sentence Pattern in English Phase 1
... 5. The effects of cigarette smoking (have/has) been proven to be extremely harmful. 6. The use of credit cards in place of cash (have/has) increased rapidly in recent years. 7. Advertisements on televisions (is/are) becoming more competitive than ever before. 8. Living expenses in this country, as w ...
... 5. The effects of cigarette smoking (have/has) been proven to be extremely harmful. 6. The use of credit cards in place of cash (have/has) increased rapidly in recent years. 7. Advertisements on televisions (is/are) becoming more competitive than ever before. 8. Living expenses in this country, as w ...
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... Americans thought about government. The authors of the U.S. Constitution also believed that no one person or group should have too much power. ...
... Americans thought about government. The authors of the U.S. Constitution also believed that no one person or group should have too much power. ...
VERBS
... DIRECTIONS: For each sentence, underline the helping verb(s) once and the main verb(s) twice. Some sentences may have no helping verbs, while other sentences may contain two helping and/or main verbs. Remember, sometimes the parts of a verb phrase are separated by other parts of speech. 1. Ozzie cou ...
... DIRECTIONS: For each sentence, underline the helping verb(s) once and the main verb(s) twice. Some sentences may have no helping verbs, while other sentences may contain two helping and/or main verbs. Remember, sometimes the parts of a verb phrase are separated by other parts of speech. 1. Ozzie cou ...
Reduction of Adjective Clauses to Adjective Phrases
... Reduction of Adjective Clauses to Adjective Phrases An adjective clause can be reduced to a phrase ONLY when the adjective pronoun is used as the subject of the clause. ...
... Reduction of Adjective Clauses to Adjective Phrases An adjective clause can be reduced to a phrase ONLY when the adjective pronoun is used as the subject of the clause. ...
Biological Scientific Writing (BIOL 825)
... 3) Smith and Jones (2006) found the samples missing in the lab since 1996. In these examples, Smith and Jones ‘found’ 1) a relationship in their statistics, 2) the occurrence of a species on the landscape, and, perhaps most appropriately, 3) the whereabouts of lost samples. The first 2 sentences cou ...
... 3) Smith and Jones (2006) found the samples missing in the lab since 1996. In these examples, Smith and Jones ‘found’ 1) a relationship in their statistics, 2) the occurrence of a species on the landscape, and, perhaps most appropriately, 3) the whereabouts of lost samples. The first 2 sentences cou ...
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.) ...
NON-FINITE VERB FORMS
... 3. Some V can be followed by a to infinitive or -ing form. sometimes there is little or no change in meaning. 3.1. Can´t bear, hate, like, love, prefer take the infinitive when we have feelings beforehand about what may happen, so that the meaning of these V is then (not)wish, (not)want or hope. We ...
... 3. Some V can be followed by a to infinitive or -ing form. sometimes there is little or no change in meaning. 3.1. Can´t bear, hate, like, love, prefer take the infinitive when we have feelings beforehand about what may happen, so that the meaning of these V is then (not)wish, (not)want or hope. We ...
Syntax and Morphology - ملتقى طلاب وطالبات جامعة الملك فيصل,جامعة
... Internal Change Internal change is a process that substitutes one non-morphemic segment for another. Sing (present) Sink (present) Drive (present) Foot (singular) Goose ( singular) ...
... Internal Change Internal change is a process that substitutes one non-morphemic segment for another. Sing (present) Sink (present) Drive (present) Foot (singular) Goose ( singular) ...
The Subject
... In a sentence, every verb must have a subject. If the verb expresses action— like sneeze, jump, bark, or study—the subject is who or what does the verb. Take a look at this example: During his biology lab, Tommy danced on the table. Danced is an action verb. Tommy is who did the dancing. Look at the ...
... In a sentence, every verb must have a subject. If the verb expresses action— like sneeze, jump, bark, or study—the subject is who or what does the verb. Take a look at this example: During his biology lab, Tommy danced on the table. Danced is an action verb. Tommy is who did the dancing. Look at the ...
Chapter 31: The Legacy of Ancient Greece
... Our alphabet grew out of the one that ancient Greeks used. In addition, many English words have Greek roots. For example, the word telephone is made up of the Greek words tel, meaning “far off,” and phone, meaning “voice.” Even the way we write sentences comes from the language of ancient Greece. Th ...
... Our alphabet grew out of the one that ancient Greeks used. In addition, many English words have Greek roots. For example, the word telephone is made up of the Greek words tel, meaning “far off,” and phone, meaning “voice.” Even the way we write sentences comes from the language of ancient Greece. Th ...
P T & D
... form of “are” or “have” in order to indicate a time or condition in which the action is taking place. Examples: I am running. We are jumping. We have jumped. We have stolen the apple pie. As adjectives: When used alone, participles function as adjectives. Examples: Stolen pies. Crumbled cookies. Run ...
... form of “are” or “have” in order to indicate a time or condition in which the action is taking place. Examples: I am running. We are jumping. We have jumped. We have stolen the apple pie. As adjectives: When used alone, participles function as adjectives. Examples: Stolen pies. Crumbled cookies. Run ...
Writing: Active And Passive Sentences
... by Melman. • Object becomes the initiator and cause of an action/ the one doing the action. • As a general rule the object switches with the subject in PASSIVE sentences, so the object becomes the subject and the original subject becomes an agent which has the verb done to it. ...
... by Melman. • Object becomes the initiator and cause of an action/ the one doing the action. • As a general rule the object switches with the subject in PASSIVE sentences, so the object becomes the subject and the original subject becomes an agent which has the verb done to it. ...
Phrases_ Notes
... An introductory, participial phrase is a participial phrase that comes at the beginning of the sentence. There are two rules for these phrases: 1. Introductory participial phrases must be set off by a comma. 2. Introductory participial phrases will always modify the subject. ...
... An introductory, participial phrase is a participial phrase that comes at the beginning of the sentence. There are two rules for these phrases: 1. Introductory participial phrases must be set off by a comma. 2. Introductory participial phrases will always modify the subject. ...
Español 3-4
... Adjectives have to agree with the _______nouns______ they describe in two ways: gender and __number___. The masculine form of most adjectives ends in ___o____, and the feminine form usually ends in ___a___. Adjectives that end in ___e___ have the same masculine and feminine forms. Adjectives that en ...
... Adjectives have to agree with the _______nouns______ they describe in two ways: gender and __number___. The masculine form of most adjectives ends in ___o____, and the feminine form usually ends in ___a___. Adjectives that end in ___e___ have the same masculine and feminine forms. Adjectives that en ...
Gerunds and Participles and Appositives
... Concepts to be Covered Before & During High School The Common Core states that “throughout 7th grade, students should develop the ability to explain the function phrases and clauses and their specific function in sentences. Also, they should develop the ability to choose among different clause confi ...
... Concepts to be Covered Before & During High School The Common Core states that “throughout 7th grade, students should develop the ability to explain the function phrases and clauses and their specific function in sentences. Also, they should develop the ability to choose among different clause confi ...
Unit
... Demonstratives (this, that, these, those …etc.) they refer to the proximity of the entity (e.g. those books mean they are’ not near me” - Possessives (my, his, her…etc.) - Possessives (genitives) (’s) Possessive determiners refer to the standpoint of the speaker or writer ( e.g. my book, your book, ...
... Demonstratives (this, that, these, those …etc.) they refer to the proximity of the entity (e.g. those books mean they are’ not near me” - Possessives (my, his, her…etc.) - Possessives (genitives) (’s) Possessive determiners refer to the standpoint of the speaker or writer ( e.g. my book, your book, ...
Review of A. M. Devine and Laurence D. Stephens, Latin Word
... black cat” (size, color, noun). But in Latin it’s possible to have adjectives on both sides of the noun; this is apt to happen when the pre-modifier has focus (p. 480). Finally, chapter six, “Hyperbaton,” explores how and why phrases can be pulled apart. After acknowledging that hyperbaton is “perha ...
... black cat” (size, color, noun). But in Latin it’s possible to have adjectives on both sides of the noun; this is apt to happen when the pre-modifier has focus (p. 480). Finally, chapter six, “Hyperbaton,” explores how and why phrases can be pulled apart. After acknowledging that hyperbaton is “perha ...
Parallel Structure
... Recognize parallel structure when you see one. Whenever you include a list of actions or items, you must use equal grammatical units. If the first item is a noun, then the following items must also be nouns; if the first action is a simple past tense verb, then make the other items simple past tense ...
... Recognize parallel structure when you see one. Whenever you include a list of actions or items, you must use equal grammatical units. If the first item is a noun, then the following items must also be nouns; if the first action is a simple past tense verb, then make the other items simple past tense ...