Unit 11 Parts of the Sentence
... *The subject comes before the verb in most English sentences. There are some exceptions! Commands and Questions *The subject you is understood rather than expressed in a command. (You) Jump! *Questions usually begin with a verb or helping verb. Is he right?....change it to......He is right. Inverted ...
... *The subject comes before the verb in most English sentences. There are some exceptions! Commands and Questions *The subject you is understood rather than expressed in a command. (You) Jump! *Questions usually begin with a verb or helping verb. Is he right?....change it to......He is right. Inverted ...
Which are these time forms and how are they used? (b)
... Which are these time forms and how are they used? (a) ...
... Which are these time forms and how are they used? (a) ...
Developing language knowledge
... 6. I’ll email you as soon as I get to work. 7. If nobody turned up for next week’s session, what would you do? 8. I’ll open that door for you! From this exercise what conclusions can you draw about the relationship between time and tense? ...
... 6. I’ll email you as soon as I get to work. 7. If nobody turned up for next week’s session, what would you do? 8. I’ll open that door for you! From this exercise what conclusions can you draw about the relationship between time and tense? ...
procomm2016-workshop-handout - The Technical Writing Project
... treat that here as a relative pronoun; others as a con-junction. We have adopted the latter analysis. cardinal numeral, e.g. one, 3, fifty-five, 6609. possessive determiner form, e.g. your, their, his. general determiner: a determiner which is not a DTQ e.g. this both in This is my house and This ho ...
... treat that here as a relative pronoun; others as a con-junction. We have adopted the latter analysis. cardinal numeral, e.g. one, 3, fifty-five, 6609. possessive determiner form, e.g. your, their, his. general determiner: a determiner which is not a DTQ e.g. this both in This is my house and This ho ...
Recognize an intransitive verb when you see one. An
... Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always intransitive; it is impossible for a direct object to follow. Other action verbs, however, can be transitive or intransitive, depending on what follows in the sentence. Compare these examples: Because of blood sugar problems, Rosa ...
... Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always intransitive; it is impossible for a direct object to follow. Other action verbs, however, can be transitive or intransitive, depending on what follows in the sentence. Compare these examples: Because of blood sugar problems, Rosa ...
Clauses
... Adverb Clauses Subordinate clause Modifies a verb, adverb or adjective Tells: how, when, where, why, to what extent and under what condition. Introduced by a subordinating conjunction ...
... Adverb Clauses Subordinate clause Modifies a verb, adverb or adjective Tells: how, when, where, why, to what extent and under what condition. Introduced by a subordinating conjunction ...
sentence patterns
... 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 be")--Subject--Adverb or Prepositional Phrase) There was some money in my pocket. There ...
... 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 be")--Subject--Adverb or Prepositional Phrase) There was some money in my pocket. There ...
Module 3 - An Introduction to English Grammar
... example, in the sentence ‘I have a brother’, ‘have’ is the main verb. In the sentence ‘I have met her before’, ‘have’ is an auxiliary modifying the main verb ‘met’. 1. Main verb forms Let’s look at the main verbs first. English verb phrases are made by combining different basic parts. This is differ ...
... example, in the sentence ‘I have a brother’, ‘have’ is the main verb. In the sentence ‘I have met her before’, ‘have’ is an auxiliary modifying the main verb ‘met’. 1. Main verb forms Let’s look at the main verbs first. English verb phrases are made by combining different basic parts. This is differ ...
Adverbs and Prepositions
... because, since, after, although, or when or a relative pronoun such as that, who, or which. Ex: When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last ...
... because, since, after, although, or when or a relative pronoun such as that, who, or which. Ex: When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last ...
SPaG Practice TEST Grammar, punctuation and spelling Short
... My mum and dad were going on holiday without us for the first time. Everyone is entitled to a voucher for 10% off the price of their book. The government has made changes to the legislation. The herd of deer looks very majestic. Nobody wants to see war in their country. TIP: Collective and group nou ...
... My mum and dad were going on holiday without us for the first time. Everyone is entitled to a voucher for 10% off the price of their book. The government has made changes to the legislation. The herd of deer looks very majestic. Nobody wants to see war in their country. TIP: Collective and group nou ...
Grammar - oaklandapsi2011
... Active or Passive? • Test 1: A form of “to be” + past participle = Passive Voice ...
... Active or Passive? • Test 1: A form of “to be” + past participle = Passive Voice ...
Trouble-shooting: Twelve common grammatical errors in writing
... Some writers invent a sex-neutral/gender-neutral pronoun to use where no distinction between men and women is intended. The new form 's/he' is in widespread use in writing but can only be used when the word order of a clause makes it possible. This would suit the first of the above sentences, but no ...
... Some writers invent a sex-neutral/gender-neutral pronoun to use where no distinction between men and women is intended. The new form 's/he' is in widespread use in writing but can only be used when the word order of a clause makes it possible. This would suit the first of the above sentences, but no ...
Basic Sentence Construction
... Using linking verbs • Linking verbs do not have action, per se, but are used to describe a noun. • Sometimes they are “to be” verbs: am, is, are, was, were, etc. • The word used to describe the noun that comes after the linking verb is called the subject complement. ...
... Using linking verbs • Linking verbs do not have action, per se, but are used to describe a noun. • Sometimes they are “to be” verbs: am, is, are, was, were, etc. • The word used to describe the noun that comes after the linking verb is called the subject complement. ...
Tips for Writing Concisely
... multiple ideas that can stand alone in their own sentences. How does this help fix the problem? Long sentences tend to require the use of several clauses and phrases, which can make it difficult for readers to follow your original argument. Breaking one long sentence into two or three sentences simp ...
... multiple ideas that can stand alone in their own sentences. How does this help fix the problem? Long sentences tend to require the use of several clauses and phrases, which can make it difficult for readers to follow your original argument. Breaking one long sentence into two or three sentences simp ...
Verb Tenses: The Future Continuous
... event that will occur (or will not occur) at a specific moment in time. – Tonya will be playing the piano at the talent show. ...
... event that will occur (or will not occur) at a specific moment in time. – Tonya will be playing the piano at the talent show. ...
subject-verb agreement: practice
... 1) Identify if the subject is SINGULAR or PLURAL 2) Identify if the verb is SINGULAR or PLURAL HINT: If you would use “he” with it, it is singular….if you would use “they,” it is plural RULE #1: When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by “and,” use a ___ ...
... 1) Identify if the subject is SINGULAR or PLURAL 2) Identify if the verb is SINGULAR or PLURAL HINT: If you would use “he” with it, it is singular….if you would use “they,” it is plural RULE #1: When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by “and,” use a ___ ...
English Language Lesson: Verbs Just as nouns, the first of the eight
... There are two types of verbs: action verbs and being verbs. Action verbs tell what something is, was, or will be doing. Examples: Jennifer ate pizza sticks for dinner. Please don’t ring the bell so loudly; it hurts my ears. After the cathedral, the tour group will visit the museum. Being verbs (also ...
... There are two types of verbs: action verbs and being verbs. Action verbs tell what something is, was, or will be doing. Examples: Jennifer ate pizza sticks for dinner. Please don’t ring the bell so loudly; it hurts my ears. After the cathedral, the tour group will visit the museum. Being verbs (also ...
Comparative Constructions II
... They answer the questions: when, how, why, where, etc. They can be placed in different locations (most of the time). They can be: adverbs, infinitive phrases, prepositional phrases, noun clauses or subordinate clauses. ...
... They answer the questions: when, how, why, where, etc. They can be placed in different locations (most of the time). They can be: adverbs, infinitive phrases, prepositional phrases, noun clauses or subordinate clauses. ...
Daily Grammar Practice
... Choosing between Adjectives and Adverbs Though many adverbs end in ly, don’t count on this ending to signify an adverb every time. Many adjectives, such as friendly, slovenly, and curly, end with the suffix ly. Good and bad are always adjectives. Well and badly are adverbs, although well may be ...
... Choosing between Adjectives and Adverbs Though many adverbs end in ly, don’t count on this ending to signify an adverb every time. Many adjectives, such as friendly, slovenly, and curly, end with the suffix ly. Good and bad are always adjectives. Well and badly are adverbs, although well may be ...
Indirect and Direct Object Practice
... 4. Knowing the definitions above can help you determine the correct pronoun to use in a sentence. Subject pronouns--I, she, he, it, you, we, they, who--can only be used as subjects of a sentence or clause or as subject complements. Object pronouns-me, her, him, it, you, us, them, whom--are used prim ...
... 4. Knowing the definitions above can help you determine the correct pronoun to use in a sentence. Subject pronouns--I, she, he, it, you, we, they, who--can only be used as subjects of a sentence or clause or as subject complements. Object pronouns-me, her, him, it, you, us, them, whom--are used prim ...
simple subject
... (action verb) or connects the subject to words that describe it (linking verb). o That student works hard. Action verb ...
... (action verb) or connects the subject to words that describe it (linking verb). o That student works hard. Action verb ...
simple subject
... (action verb) or connects the subject to words that describe it (linking verb). o That student works hard. Action verb ...
... (action verb) or connects the subject to words that describe it (linking verb). o That student works hard. Action verb ...