Basic Grammar Rules
... in front of them. So, if that noun is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb. Examples: Salma is the scientist who writes/write the reports. The word in front of who is scientist, which is singular. Therefore, use the singular verb writes. He is one of the men who does/do ...
... in front of them. So, if that noun is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb. Examples: Salma is the scientist who writes/write the reports. The word in front of who is scientist, which is singular. Therefore, use the singular verb writes. He is one of the men who does/do ...
Phrases Consider a frame sentence like the one used for nouns
... some singular and all plural verbs has a zero-allomorph of {-s present tense} and so looks the same as the infinitive (to go vs. I go). Many verbs also have past tense and past participle forms that look alike (I talked vs. I have talked). Also, it is important to remember that the past participle i ...
... some singular and all plural verbs has a zero-allomorph of {-s present tense} and so looks the same as the infinitive (to go vs. I go). Many verbs also have past tense and past participle forms that look alike (I talked vs. I have talked). Also, it is important to remember that the past participle i ...
The Progressive Aspect in English and how to avoid errors in German
... The woman is working today. / I am watching TV. / The children are playing on the lawn. The verb structures in the above sentences indicate that the action is currently in progress. Compare the above sentences to the following examples below where only the simplex conjugation of the verb (a single v ...
... The woman is working today. / I am watching TV. / The children are playing on the lawn. The verb structures in the above sentences indicate that the action is currently in progress. Compare the above sentences to the following examples below where only the simplex conjugation of the verb (a single v ...
Parts of Speech English 67 Nouns
... Today is Anita’s birthday; therefore, she wants a new car. (independent clause) (independent clause) " Adverbial conjunctions include the following words and phrases: also, consequently, furthermore, hence, however, in fact, moreover, nevertheless, now, on the other hand, otherwise, soon, therefore. ...
... Today is Anita’s birthday; therefore, she wants a new car. (independent clause) (independent clause) " Adverbial conjunctions include the following words and phrases: also, consequently, furthermore, hence, however, in fact, moreover, nevertheless, now, on the other hand, otherwise, soon, therefore. ...
Document
... Commas should be placed around information that interrupts the sentence. This is also called parenthetical information because it could be placed in parentheses. ...
... Commas should be placed around information that interrupts the sentence. This is also called parenthetical information because it could be placed in parentheses. ...
Sentence Patterns - Teacher Wayne Homepage
... Sentence Patterns Every sentence pattern combines clauses in a ...
... Sentence Patterns Every sentence pattern combines clauses in a ...
Subject and Verb Agreement
... 2. My friend (gives/give) me his potato chips at lunch. 3. She always (sings/sing) that song. 4. He (takes/take) pride in his work. 5. Gregory (fishes/fish) for bass in the lake. 6. We (is/are) tired and hungry. 7. The watermelons (was/were) sitting in the truck bed. 8. They (has/have) a blue house. ...
... 2. My friend (gives/give) me his potato chips at lunch. 3. She always (sings/sing) that song. 4. He (takes/take) pride in his work. 5. Gregory (fishes/fish) for bass in the lake. 6. We (is/are) tired and hungry. 7. The watermelons (was/were) sitting in the truck bed. 8. They (has/have) a blue house. ...
PRONOUN USAGE
... Hint: If you have BOTH an action verb and its subject WITHIN the clause you’ve bracketed off, it’s always WHOM; if not, it’s WHO! ...
... Hint: If you have BOTH an action verb and its subject WITHIN the clause you’ve bracketed off, it’s always WHOM; if not, it’s WHO! ...
Making Singular Nouns Possessive Making Plural Nouns
... Making Series With Coordinating Conjunctions Parallel When using a coordinating conjunction — and, or, but — in a series, you must always use the same grammatical elements joined by the conjunction to keep the sentence parallel. A grammatical element could be an adverb, an adjective, a noun, a prepo ...
... Making Series With Coordinating Conjunctions Parallel When using a coordinating conjunction — and, or, but — in a series, you must always use the same grammatical elements joined by the conjunction to keep the sentence parallel. A grammatical element could be an adverb, an adjective, a noun, a prepo ...
the passive
... All newborn babies are given a vaccination in hospital. / A vaccination is given to all newborn babies in hospital. ...
... All newborn babies are given a vaccination in hospital. / A vaccination is given to all newborn babies in hospital. ...
The Noun is used to identify a person, thing, animal, place, and
... been smoking?" suggests that you can smell the smoke on the person. Using this tense in a question suggests you can see, smell, hear, or feel the results of the action; it is possible to insult someone by using this tense incorrectly. ...
... been smoking?" suggests that you can smell the smoke on the person. Using this tense in a question suggests you can see, smell, hear, or feel the results of the action; it is possible to insult someone by using this tense incorrectly. ...
7th Grade - Academic
... Most of the following list of words should be a review of prior knowledge which you have acquired in former grades. This year in seventh grade you will be tested on the meaning of these words, and you will develop a working knowledge of how to apply these words. ADJECTIVE-word that modifies a noun o ...
... Most of the following list of words should be a review of prior knowledge which you have acquired in former grades. This year in seventh grade you will be tested on the meaning of these words, and you will develop a working knowledge of how to apply these words. ADJECTIVE-word that modifies a noun o ...
Stiahnuť prednášku
... verbs of the mind (forget, believe, understand, know, think, remember) verbs of emotion and feelings (like, hate, prefer, care, want) verbs of the five senses (see, taste, hear, smell, feel, touch) – normally take the can/can’t form verbs of possession (to have, to belong, to won, to possess ...
... verbs of the mind (forget, believe, understand, know, think, remember) verbs of emotion and feelings (like, hate, prefer, care, want) verbs of the five senses (see, taste, hear, smell, feel, touch) – normally take the can/can’t form verbs of possession (to have, to belong, to won, to possess ...
want
... • Questions with modal verbs follow similar rules as questions without modal verbs. The modal verb is placed 1st, followed by the subject in the 2nd position. • Notice the placement of Mutti. When directing a question to someone, the infinitive is placed at the end of the clause, followed by a comma ...
... • Questions with modal verbs follow similar rules as questions without modal verbs. The modal verb is placed 1st, followed by the subject in the 2nd position. • Notice the placement of Mutti. When directing a question to someone, the infinitive is placed at the end of the clause, followed by a comma ...
Lesson 10. Gerunds, present participles and hanging modifiers
... Hearing the burglar in the next room, the boy hid under the bed. Hearing and seeing as used in these sentences are known as present participles. These forms also end in ing. (There are past participles too which end in ed.) They tell us something about he and the boy. The phrases Seeing the car cras ...
... Hearing the burglar in the next room, the boy hid under the bed. Hearing and seeing as used in these sentences are known as present participles. These forms also end in ing. (There are past participles too which end in ed.) They tell us something about he and the boy. The phrases Seeing the car cras ...
MBUPLOAD-5117-1-Grammar_Sentence_Grammar
... http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/pronref.html ...
... http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/pronref.html ...
WRITE RIGHT! Grammar and Punctuation Mats for Upper Key Stage 2
... CONJUNCTIONS – conjunctions are connectives which form a junction between clauses in a sentence. CONNECTIVES – connectives connect! They help the reader keep track of the passage of time; the sequence of events; the order in which events happen and the cause and consequences of actions and events in ...
... CONJUNCTIONS – conjunctions are connectives which form a junction between clauses in a sentence. CONNECTIVES – connectives connect! They help the reader keep track of the passage of time; the sequence of events; the order in which events happen and the cause and consequences of actions and events in ...
Sentence Types: Lesson 1 There are four different sentence types: 1
... coordinating conjunctions. 1. The students looked forward to the school dance. The teachers dreaded it. 2. The sales of homes have slowed dramatically. Interest rates are very high. 3. Jeanne will go to medical school. She will drop out altogether. 4. William studied the violin for ten years. He is ...
... coordinating conjunctions. 1. The students looked forward to the school dance. The teachers dreaded it. 2. The sales of homes have slowed dramatically. Interest rates are very high. 3. Jeanne will go to medical school. She will drop out altogether. 4. William studied the violin for ten years. He is ...
(Texto 306) 27/11/2007: Curso de gramática da
... You can use a relative pronoun is used to link one phrase or clause to another phrase or clause. The relative pronouns are "who," "whom," "that," and "which." The compounds "whoever," "whomever," and "whichever" are also relative pronouns. You can use the relative pronouns "who" and "whoever" to ref ...
... You can use a relative pronoun is used to link one phrase or clause to another phrase or clause. The relative pronouns are "who," "whom," "that," and "which." The compounds "whoever," "whomever," and "whichever" are also relative pronouns. You can use the relative pronouns "who" and "whoever" to ref ...
Run-on sentences
... pause. A part of a sentence that can be a sentence by itself is called an independent clause. This last example has TWO independent clauses (two sentences/complete ideas). ...
... pause. A part of a sentence that can be a sentence by itself is called an independent clause. This last example has TWO independent clauses (two sentences/complete ideas). ...
VERB PROCESSES PRACTICE with KEY File
... These are the processes of saying and communicating. The typical Verbal Process is say, but there are many others. For example: ask ...
... These are the processes of saying and communicating. The typical Verbal Process is say, but there are many others. For example: ask ...
Parts of a Sentence
... A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and any associated adjectives or adverbs. A prepositional phrase can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The most common prepositions are "about," "above," "across," "after," "against," "along," "among," "around," "at," "be ...
... A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and any associated adjectives or adverbs. A prepositional phrase can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The most common prepositions are "about," "above," "across," "after," "against," "along," "among," "around," "at," "be ...
Adjectives and Adverbs
... Separates two independent clauses connected by a transitional adverb (therefore, however, since etc.). He took great care with his work; therefore, he was very successful. Separates items in a series when each item has internal punctuation: I bought an old, dilapidated chair; an antique table which ...
... Separates two independent clauses connected by a transitional adverb (therefore, however, since etc.). He took great care with his work; therefore, he was very successful. Separates items in a series when each item has internal punctuation: I bought an old, dilapidated chair; an antique table which ...
Level 2: Parts of the Sentence
... The SENTENCE and its COMPLEMENTS • Speeding down the grammar highway, the sentence is a flatbed truck carrying meaning to the reader. The VERBS are the wheels, and the SUBJECT is the driver. • Complements are the common, not-alwaysessential parts of the truck – perhaps the odometer or the turn sign ...
... The SENTENCE and its COMPLEMENTS • Speeding down the grammar highway, the sentence is a flatbed truck carrying meaning to the reader. The VERBS are the wheels, and the SUBJECT is the driver. • Complements are the common, not-alwaysessential parts of the truck – perhaps the odometer or the turn sign ...