Pre-course Assignment
... The primary purpose of this pre-course assignment is to get you prepared for parts of the TEFL course that require you to have a basic understanding of grammar and phonology that you will need for the course and for your classroom teaching practice. These language areas are often addressed in modern ...
... The primary purpose of this pre-course assignment is to get you prepared for parts of the TEFL course that require you to have a basic understanding of grammar and phonology that you will need for the course and for your classroom teaching practice. These language areas are often addressed in modern ...
Discussing daily activities
... A. Uses of present tense 1.Use the present tense to talk about activities, present events, and present habitual actions. Los chicos juegan al tenis todas las tardes. The boys play tennis every afternoon. Yo soy vegetariana; no como carne. I am vegetarian; I don’t eat meant. 2.Use it also to ...
... A. Uses of present tense 1.Use the present tense to talk about activities, present events, and present habitual actions. Los chicos juegan al tenis todas las tardes. The boys play tennis every afternoon. Yo soy vegetariana; no como carne. I am vegetarian; I don’t eat meant. 2.Use it also to ...
340-Culture-and-Communication
... The cute little boy threw John the ball. boy + the cute little Act as a direct object in a sentence ...
... The cute little boy threw John the ball. boy + the cute little Act as a direct object in a sentence ...
Sentences, Clauses and Phrases
... The one word that a phrase can be reduced to lets you know its function within the sentence. It also serves as a way to classify phrases. This part of the phrase that “holds” its function within the greater sentence is called the head. In English, the head is often the first word of the phrase. ...
... The one word that a phrase can be reduced to lets you know its function within the sentence. It also serves as a way to classify phrases. This part of the phrase that “holds” its function within the greater sentence is called the head. In English, the head is often the first word of the phrase. ...
structure and written expression
... 1. Read the complete sentence. If you can’t identify the incorrect word or phrase after you read the sentence, look at each underlined word. Think about its position in the sentence and what may be incorrect about it. 2. Remember that the error will always be underlined. Do not look for errors in th ...
... 1. Read the complete sentence. If you can’t identify the incorrect word or phrase after you read the sentence, look at each underlined word. Think about its position in the sentence and what may be incorrect about it. 2. Remember that the error will always be underlined. Do not look for errors in th ...
Non-Continuous Verbs
... The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing." Exampl ...
... The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing." Exampl ...
Subject Predicate
... - modal: may, can, shall The English verbs have five components: 1) Lexeme: present (except third person singular), imperative, subjunctive and infinitive. 2) –(e)s form: third person singular. 3) Present participle (-ing): continuous form and present participle sentences (Meeting him was good). 4) ...
... - modal: may, can, shall The English verbs have five components: 1) Lexeme: present (except third person singular), imperative, subjunctive and infinitive. 2) –(e)s form: third person singular. 3) Present participle (-ing): continuous form and present participle sentences (Meeting him was good). 4) ...
Mentor Text for Sentence Fluency - Answer Key
... 4. One little puppy wasn’t there. (Simple) 5. “Now where in the world is that poky little puppy?” they wondered. (Complex) 6. For he certainly wasn’t on top of the hill. (Simple) Technically this would be a fragment and not a complete sentence because “for” creates a prepositional phrase that create ...
... 4. One little puppy wasn’t there. (Simple) 5. “Now where in the world is that poky little puppy?” they wondered. (Complex) 6. For he certainly wasn’t on top of the hill. (Simple) Technically this would be a fragment and not a complete sentence because “for” creates a prepositional phrase that create ...
grammarconcepts
... Every speaker of a language has, in his or her head, a set of rules for using that language. This is a grammar, and—at least in the case of one's native language—the vast majority of the information in it is not acquired by conscious study or instruction, but by observing other speakers; much of thi ...
... Every speaker of a language has, in his or her head, a set of rules for using that language. This is a grammar, and—at least in the case of one's native language—the vast majority of the information in it is not acquired by conscious study or instruction, but by observing other speakers; much of thi ...
Writing Effective Sentences
... • A group of two or more related words that do not contain a subject/verb combination is known as a phrase. Phrases are classified into three major types: prepositional, participial, and infinitive. Prepositional phrases begin with a prepositional and typically end with a noun or pronoun. The prepos ...
... • A group of two or more related words that do not contain a subject/verb combination is known as a phrase. Phrases are classified into three major types: prepositional, participial, and infinitive. Prepositional phrases begin with a prepositional and typically end with a noun or pronoun. The prepos ...
Grammar for Grown-ups
... Defining Simple Sentences A simple sentence is made up of a single complete subject and the complete verb(s) that tell what the subject does, did, or will do. A simple sentence consists of one independent clause (group of related words with both a subject and a verb.) It is independent because it c ...
... Defining Simple Sentences A simple sentence is made up of a single complete subject and the complete verb(s) that tell what the subject does, did, or will do. A simple sentence consists of one independent clause (group of related words with both a subject and a verb.) It is independent because it c ...
Section B: Verbs Active Indicative Verb Endings: Active Present
... (protasis). They begin with either “Si” (if), or “Nisi” (if not). Simple fact present: Uses present indicative verbs in both halves. Si rem facit, magnus est. If he does the thing, he is large. Simple fact past: Uses perfect or imperfect indicative verbs in both halves. Si rem fecit, magnus fuit ...
... (protasis). They begin with either “Si” (if), or “Nisi” (if not). Simple fact present: Uses present indicative verbs in both halves. Si rem facit, magnus est. If he does the thing, he is large. Simple fact past: Uses perfect or imperfect indicative verbs in both halves. Si rem fecit, magnus fuit ...
Participles
... “must be built, must be fortified” * again, remember that with 3rd-io and 4th conjugation verbs, you need to drop the entire infinitive ending, add -ie-, then add the adjective ending ...
... “must be built, must be fortified” * again, remember that with 3rd-io and 4th conjugation verbs, you need to drop the entire infinitive ending, add -ie-, then add the adjective ending ...
Chapter Four From Word to Text
... Clauses can be used as subordinate constituents. There are three basic types of subordinate clauses: complement clauses adjunct (or adverbial) clauses relative clauses ...
... Clauses can be used as subordinate constituents. There are three basic types of subordinate clauses: complement clauses adjunct (or adverbial) clauses relative clauses ...
Are the following groups of words sentences?
... Whom did you ask for help? What does he want from us? Which car does he want from the dealership? ...
... Whom did you ask for help? What does he want from us? Which car does he want from the dealership? ...
Grammar Rules
... unlike the participle phrase. Therefore, it is not separated by commas. Example: Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you have long, untamed hair. Example: Bill decided that scrambling over the pile of debris was not safe. (Scrambling serves as the subject to this sentence). ...
... unlike the participle phrase. Therefore, it is not separated by commas. Example: Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you have long, untamed hair. Example: Bill decided that scrambling over the pile of debris was not safe. (Scrambling serves as the subject to this sentence). ...
1. The grammar of academic prose Academic prose is used to build
... 3. Complement clauses Complement clauses are dependent clauses that complete the meaning of a verb, adjective or noun. They are also called nominal clauses, as they often occupy a noun phrase slot in a clause (S O OP SP). There are four major types of complement clauses: that-clauses and wh-clauses ...
... 3. Complement clauses Complement clauses are dependent clauses that complete the meaning of a verb, adjective or noun. They are also called nominal clauses, as they often occupy a noun phrase slot in a clause (S O OP SP). There are four major types of complement clauses: that-clauses and wh-clauses ...
Subordinate Clauses
... – It is just what it sounds like—a clause that is used like an adjective. – An adjective is a modifier for a noun or pronoun. For example: The big man. – Therefore, an adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun as well. – It answers the questions “Which one?” and “What kind?” ...
... – It is just what it sounds like—a clause that is used like an adjective. – An adjective is a modifier for a noun or pronoun. For example: The big man. – Therefore, an adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun as well. – It answers the questions “Which one?” and “What kind?” ...
Common Writing Errors Workshop
... muy loco. Use the correct spelling of words, use spell checkers carefully, and use the words in the correct way. Spelling should not be an issue in high school. 2. _____ CAPITALIZATION. Capitals are needed at the beginning of every sentence, for proper nouns and proper adjectives (Florida, The Sunsh ...
... muy loco. Use the correct spelling of words, use spell checkers carefully, and use the words in the correct way. Spelling should not be an issue in high school. 2. _____ CAPITALIZATION. Capitals are needed at the beginning of every sentence, for proper nouns and proper adjectives (Florida, The Sunsh ...
Active voice cheat sheet, 4 Syllables
... Recognising active and passive voice You can identify the verb voice from the structure of the sentence, or if you’re more familiar with grammar, by the use of certain verb forms. We’ve explained both ways below. Sentence structure To check the voice of your verbs: ...
... Recognising active and passive voice You can identify the verb voice from the structure of the sentence, or if you’re more familiar with grammar, by the use of certain verb forms. We’ve explained both ways below. Sentence structure To check the voice of your verbs: ...
Transitive and intransitive verbs
... A transitive verb is an action verb that sends its action to a noun or pronoun in the predicate. The receiver of the action is the direct object. An intransitive verb has NO direct object. The same verb can be transitive in one sentence and intransitive in another. VERB TRANSITIVE INTRANSITIVE spea ...
... A transitive verb is an action verb that sends its action to a noun or pronoun in the predicate. The receiver of the action is the direct object. An intransitive verb has NO direct object. The same verb can be transitive in one sentence and intransitive in another. VERB TRANSITIVE INTRANSITIVE spea ...
Lesson #7
... Frequently, usually, often • These adverbs are often (though not always) used with present and past tense, simple aspects and rarely if ever with the progressive. ...
... Frequently, usually, often • These adverbs are often (though not always) used with present and past tense, simple aspects and rarely if ever with the progressive. ...
PRESCHOOLERS` DEVELOPING MORPHOSYNTACTIC SKILLS
... shoes and socks on because the stones will hurt my feet.” • (3 yrs old) “I will give my old pillow to the poor children so they ...
... shoes and socks on because the stones will hurt my feet.” • (3 yrs old) “I will give my old pillow to the poor children so they ...
word class 2: verbs in english for biotechnology
... WORD CLASS 2: VERBS IN ENGLISH FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY English has three kinds of verbs: 1. full verbs (also called main verbs or lexical verbs) tell you “what happened” or “what the situation is”; regular and/or irregular forms verbal paradigms; transitive and or intransitive use; active and pa ...
... WORD CLASS 2: VERBS IN ENGLISH FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY English has three kinds of verbs: 1. full verbs (also called main verbs or lexical verbs) tell you “what happened” or “what the situation is”; regular and/or irregular forms verbal paradigms; transitive and or intransitive use; active and pa ...
