DGP Class Notes - Mrs. Bond`s English Classes
... adverb (adv dep cl): usually starts with a subordinating conjunction; acts like an adverb because it modifies verbs, adjectives, adverbs. (We will eat when the bell rings. Modifies the verb will eat.) adjective (adj dep cl): usually starts with a relative pronoun; acts like an adjective because ...
... adverb (adv dep cl): usually starts with a subordinating conjunction; acts like an adverb because it modifies verbs, adjectives, adverbs. (We will eat when the bell rings. Modifies the verb will eat.) adjective (adj dep cl): usually starts with a relative pronoun; acts like an adjective because ...
12.1 phrases and clauses
... consist of a preposition and an additional noun phrase (with a head word of it’s own) the pretty cottage by the sea pre-modifiers: determiner, adjective, head word: noun, post-modifying prepositional phrase: preposition, determiner, head word: noun ...
... consist of a preposition and an additional noun phrase (with a head word of it’s own) the pretty cottage by the sea pre-modifiers: determiner, adjective, head word: noun, post-modifying prepositional phrase: preposition, determiner, head word: noun ...
Grammar Notes - Paulding County Schools
... Each clause must have a subject and verb. Types of Clauses: independent (ind cl) (also called main clause): Every sentence must have at least one independent clause. The independent clause can usually stand alone. An independent clause does not start with a relative pronoun or subordinating conj ...
... Each clause must have a subject and verb. Types of Clauses: independent (ind cl) (also called main clause): Every sentence must have at least one independent clause. The independent clause can usually stand alone. An independent clause does not start with a relative pronoun or subordinating conj ...
Packet 2: Parts of Speech
... A word that joins one word to another, or one group of words to another, is called a connective. Prepositions and conjunctions are connectives. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it) and some other word in the sentence. Example: W ...
... A word that joins one word to another, or one group of words to another, is called a connective. Prepositions and conjunctions are connectives. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it) and some other word in the sentence. Example: W ...
Introduction to Linguistics and its role in Natural Language Processing
... A constantly changing set; new words are often introduced into the language. nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs A relatively stable set; new words are rarely introduced into the language. articles, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions. ...
... A constantly changing set; new words are often introduced into the language. nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs A relatively stable set; new words are rarely introduced into the language. articles, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions. ...
The Study of Language Answers of page 37 1 Acoustic phonetics is
... cage (= noun), but (= conjunction), it (= pronoun), escaped (= verb), recently (= adverb) 2 Grammatical gender is based on the type of noun, such as masculine or feminine or neuter, and is not tied to sex. Natural gender is based on sex as a biological distinction between male, female or neither mal ...
... cage (= noun), but (= conjunction), it (= pronoun), escaped (= verb), recently (= adverb) 2 Grammatical gender is based on the type of noun, such as masculine or feminine or neuter, and is not tied to sex. Natural gender is based on sex as a biological distinction between male, female or neither mal ...
Word Class Nouns Nouns are the names of things. • Proper nouns
... Personal pronouns – refer to particular people: I, you, us. Impersonal pronouns – refer to other people: she, them. Possessive pronouns – tell you whose: my, our. It is important that it is clear which noun your pronoun refers to. Adjectives are used to describe a noun. They are used to make w ...
... Personal pronouns – refer to particular people: I, you, us. Impersonal pronouns – refer to other people: she, them. Possessive pronouns – tell you whose: my, our. It is important that it is clear which noun your pronoun refers to. Adjectives are used to describe a noun. They are used to make w ...
simple subject
... A simple sentence can be very simple, containing only a simple subject and a main verb, or it can contain a compound subject or a compound verb (or both). o I waited. o The grizzled old doctor and his coughing, sputtering car made their way to the office. o Tony sat on the bench and let out a sigh. ...
... A simple sentence can be very simple, containing only a simple subject and a main verb, or it can contain a compound subject or a compound verb (or both). o I waited. o The grizzled old doctor and his coughing, sputtering car made their way to the office. o Tony sat on the bench and let out a sigh. ...
simple subject
... A simple sentence can be very simple, containing only a simple subject and a main verb, or it can contain a compound subject or a compound verb (or both). o I waited. o The grizzled old doctor and his coughing, sputtering car made their way to the office. o Tony sat on the bench and let out a sigh. ...
... A simple sentence can be very simple, containing only a simple subject and a main verb, or it can contain a compound subject or a compound verb (or both). o I waited. o The grizzled old doctor and his coughing, sputtering car made their way to the office. o Tony sat on the bench and let out a sigh. ...
Nouns Verbs
... • The main problem with definitions like these is that they are based on semantic criteria. The theft of our property caused us to question the honesty of our neighbors. A theft is not a person, place, or thing. It’s an action. By semantic criteria, this word should be a verb. But it’s not – ‘theft’ ...
... • The main problem with definitions like these is that they are based on semantic criteria. The theft of our property caused us to question the honesty of our neighbors. A theft is not a person, place, or thing. It’s an action. By semantic criteria, this word should be a verb. But it’s not – ‘theft’ ...
E1010.Lesson 3A
... *Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement A subject complement is a noun or adjective that describes the subject of a sentence Sam is my friend. (“Friend” is a noun describing Sam.) Sam seems happy. (“Happy” is an adjective describing Sam.) ...
... *Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement A subject complement is a noun or adjective that describes the subject of a sentence Sam is my friend. (“Friend” is a noun describing Sam.) Sam seems happy. (“Happy” is an adjective describing Sam.) ...
PREPOSITIONS (WHAT THEY ARE, HOW TO RECOGNIZE THEM
... Circle the correct verb form for the sentences below. Underline any prepositional phrases in between the subject and the verb and mentally remove them to check subject-verb agreement. 5. The roses in this vase (are, is) absolutely beautiful. 6. Anita’s preparation for the tests (has been, have been) ...
... Circle the correct verb form for the sentences below. Underline any prepositional phrases in between the subject and the verb and mentally remove them to check subject-verb agreement. 5. The roses in this vase (are, is) absolutely beautiful. 6. Anita’s preparation for the tests (has been, have been) ...
Curriculum Map French 2 - Iowa City Community School District
... Grammar: Possessive adjectives; Full avoir and être conjugations; Meaning and usage of conjugated forms; Relationship between subject pronouns and verbs; Circumstances when each verb is used; Regular and irregular adjective agreements with nouns (m/f/s/p); Correct word order; Indirect object prono ...
... Grammar: Possessive adjectives; Full avoir and être conjugations; Meaning and usage of conjugated forms; Relationship between subject pronouns and verbs; Circumstances when each verb is used; Regular and irregular adjective agreements with nouns (m/f/s/p); Correct word order; Indirect object prono ...
Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
The Parts of Speech - New Lenox School District 122
... comma after. (also, besides, furthermore, however, indeed, instead, moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, then, therefore, thus) I have a headache; also, my stomach aches. ...
... comma after. (also, besides, furthermore, however, indeed, instead, moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, then, therefore, thus) I have a headache; also, my stomach aches. ...
Verbs: Lie-Lay Verbs: Lie-Lay, Sit-Set, Rise
... The verb lie (lie, lay, lain, lying) means to recline or rest. It never has a direct object. (Intransitive verb) Example: He lies on the couch. (Reclines) Lay (lay, laid, laid, laying) means to put; it always takes a direct object. (Transitive verb) Example: He lays the book on the desk. (Puts) Note ...
... The verb lie (lie, lay, lain, lying) means to recline or rest. It never has a direct object. (Intransitive verb) Example: He lies on the couch. (Reclines) Lay (lay, laid, laid, laying) means to put; it always takes a direct object. (Transitive verb) Example: He lays the book on the desk. (Puts) Note ...
Direct Object Pronouns
... John kicked the ball. ->The ball was kicked by John. I saw the movie. -> The movie was seen by me. ‘ball’ and ‘movie’ are direct objects. They can be made into the subject of a passive sentence. Here’s an example showing that this won’t work with another construction that comes behind a verb such as ...
... John kicked the ball. ->The ball was kicked by John. I saw the movie. -> The movie was seen by me. ‘ball’ and ‘movie’ are direct objects. They can be made into the subject of a passive sentence. Here’s an example showing that this won’t work with another construction that comes behind a verb such as ...
Spanish Regular Verbs – Present Tense
... The present progressive is a compound tense used to talk about ongoing action in the present that uses an auxiliary verb in the present tense combined with the present participle of a second verb. The auxiliary verb is the first verb in the tense that precedes (goes before) the participle. The m ...
... The present progressive is a compound tense used to talk about ongoing action in the present that uses an auxiliary verb in the present tense combined with the present participle of a second verb. The auxiliary verb is the first verb in the tense that precedes (goes before) the participle. The m ...
Spanish Regular Verbs – Present Tense
... The present progressive is a compound tense used to talk about ongoing action in the present that uses an auxiliary verb in the present tense combined with the present participle of a second verb. The auxiliary verb is the first verb in the tense that precedes (goes before) the participle. The m ...
... The present progressive is a compound tense used to talk about ongoing action in the present that uses an auxiliary verb in the present tense combined with the present participle of a second verb. The auxiliary verb is the first verb in the tense that precedes (goes before) the participle. The m ...
Participles - JJ Daniell Middle School
... pillow, and the cool muslin pillowcase touched both my ears as the back of my head sank into all those feathers. -A Day No Pigs Would Die ...
... pillow, and the cool muslin pillowcase touched both my ears as the back of my head sank into all those feathers. -A Day No Pigs Would Die ...
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Notes
... Interrogative pronouns are used to ask a question. They are which, whose, what, whom, who. Demonstrative pronouns demonstrate which one. They are this, that, these, and those. ...
... Interrogative pronouns are used to ask a question. They are which, whose, what, whom, who. Demonstrative pronouns demonstrate which one. They are this, that, these, and those. ...
Verb Usage Quiz
... were, be, been, being, can, do, did, does, may, might, must, have, has, had, could, would, should,will, and shall. • She should have gone with me. ...
... were, be, been, being, can, do, did, does, may, might, must, have, has, had, could, would, should,will, and shall. • She should have gone with me. ...