Examples - Cobb Learning
... relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, what, and that) • Examples: 1. The girl who is sitting in the front row is my best friend. 2. The car that is bright red is speeding. ...
... relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, what, and that) • Examples: 1. The girl who is sitting in the front row is my best friend. 2. The car that is bright red is speeding. ...
chapter 9 - eesl542dwinter2012
... They behave like prepositional verbs = they cannot be separated by the object. - to look up to (someone) – to put up with (something) – - to run up against (something) – to look forward to (something) Ex: Sally really [looks up] [[to] her mother.] PP Ex: Everyone [looked forward] [[to] the concert]. ...
... They behave like prepositional verbs = they cannot be separated by the object. - to look up to (someone) – to put up with (something) – - to run up against (something) – to look forward to (something) Ex: Sally really [looks up] [[to] her mother.] PP Ex: Everyone [looked forward] [[to] the concert]. ...
Chapter 5 Glossary - Fundamentals of Business Communication 2012
... simple sentence. A sentence that has one independent clause and no dependent clauses and often contains one or more phrases. simple subject. The nouns or pronouns about which the sentence gives information. split infinitive. Useful for emphasizing an adverb, it occurs when the adverb is placed betwe ...
... simple sentence. A sentence that has one independent clause and no dependent clauses and often contains one or more phrases. simple subject. The nouns or pronouns about which the sentence gives information. split infinitive. Useful for emphasizing an adverb, it occurs when the adverb is placed betwe ...
The verb phrase I: verbs 1. Introduction Verbs, or verbals, are
... HAVE, BE, and DO are called primary verbs, because they may be used as both main verbs and auxiliary verbs, and the rest are called modal verbs, as they are used to express various types of modality. 4.2.2 Full verbs Full verbs are also divided into different classes according to the number and type ...
... HAVE, BE, and DO are called primary verbs, because they may be used as both main verbs and auxiliary verbs, and the rest are called modal verbs, as they are used to express various types of modality. 4.2.2 Full verbs Full verbs are also divided into different classes according to the number and type ...
File
... verbs, not hidden in other parts of speech Often you will find nominalized verbs in words that end with –tion, -sion, “to be” verbs do not express action; they express states of existence—they are weak verbs Most sentences in which the verb does not express the action have one of both of these ...
... verbs, not hidden in other parts of speech Often you will find nominalized verbs in words that end with –tion, -sion, “to be” verbs do not express action; they express states of existence—they are weak verbs Most sentences in which the verb does not express the action have one of both of these ...
Parts of speech overview
... Adverbs • Modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb • Tells how, when, where, or to what extent (how much, how long, or how often) • Some of the most frequently used adverbs end in – ly, but not all words ending in –ly are adverbs Noun + ly = adjective Love + ly = lovely ...
... Adverbs • Modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb • Tells how, when, where, or to what extent (how much, how long, or how often) • Some of the most frequently used adverbs end in – ly, but not all words ending in –ly are adverbs Noun + ly = adjective Love + ly = lovely ...
Proofreading
... 1. The correlatives: in either/or and neither/nor constructions, the verb takes the number of the subject nearer to it. Either John or the children are coming to the party. Either the children or John is making the cookies. 2. Elements (like prepositional phrases) that come between the subject and t ...
... 1. The correlatives: in either/or and neither/nor constructions, the verb takes the number of the subject nearer to it. Either John or the children are coming to the party. Either the children or John is making the cookies. 2. Elements (like prepositional phrases) that come between the subject and t ...
The Subject Complement (SC)
... predicator and can be predicted from it. For example: Mary became does not make sense. The predicator became is used here as a linking verb and as such it claims a subject complement to complete meaning. impatient Marybecameangry S ...
... predicator and can be predicted from it. For example: Mary became does not make sense. The predicator became is used here as a linking verb and as such it claims a subject complement to complete meaning. impatient Marybecameangry S ...
Verbs: Lie-Lay Verbs: Lie-Lay, Sit-Set, Rise
... If the verb in the sentence is correct, write + before the number. If it is incorrect, write 0. In the incorrect sentences, cross out the verb and write the correct form above it. 1. Have you risen your prices? 2. Lay down, dog! 3. Now, let's sit near the fireplace. 4. Are those recent issues laying ...
... If the verb in the sentence is correct, write + before the number. If it is incorrect, write 0. In the incorrect sentences, cross out the verb and write the correct form above it. 1. Have you risen your prices? 2. Lay down, dog! 3. Now, let's sit near the fireplace. 4. Are those recent issues laying ...
Introduction to Phrases
... is an extension of that idea. Using appositive phrases allows writers to be concise in their language and helps not to be “wordy.” Punctuation is important. The ACT loves to assess on simple things like punctuation. This falls under the “pick the BEST answer.” ...
... is an extension of that idea. Using appositive phrases allows writers to be concise in their language and helps not to be “wordy.” Punctuation is important. The ACT loves to assess on simple things like punctuation. This falls under the “pick the BEST answer.” ...
Embedded Clauses in TAG
... Examples: Constraints imposed by the main verb on the embedded verb • “Expect” takes a finite clause or an infinitive, but not a participle: – We expect to see him. – We expect that we will see him. • Modal auxiliary verbs (will, would, may, might, can, could, shall, should, etc) are always finite. ...
... Examples: Constraints imposed by the main verb on the embedded verb • “Expect” takes a finite clause or an infinitive, but not a participle: – We expect to see him. – We expect that we will see him. • Modal auxiliary verbs (will, would, may, might, can, could, shall, should, etc) are always finite. ...
Verbals
... Adverbs: Jeff’s entire family likes to rise early. Adverb phrases: To skate on the ice without falling was not too easy for him. Direct objects: He hated to discuss emotions. Indirect objects and direct objects: They promised to show us their slides. Subject and Complement: I would like her to ...
... Adverbs: Jeff’s entire family likes to rise early. Adverb phrases: To skate on the ice without falling was not too easy for him. Direct objects: He hated to discuss emotions. Indirect objects and direct objects: They promised to show us their slides. Subject and Complement: I would like her to ...
Transitive Vs. Intransitive Verbs
... Transitive Verbs Q: What are transitive verbs? A: Transitive verbs are action verbs that have an object (person, place, thing) to receive that action. In the first sentence (from the previous slide), the direct object, ball, received the action of the verb, hit. ...
... Transitive Verbs Q: What are transitive verbs? A: Transitive verbs are action verbs that have an object (person, place, thing) to receive that action. In the first sentence (from the previous slide), the direct object, ball, received the action of the verb, hit. ...
Grammar Unit 2 review
... I can identify the mood tense of a sentence and write my own examples. I can identify misplaced modifiers and correct the sentence so that the proper noun is modified. ...
... I can identify the mood tense of a sentence and write my own examples. I can identify misplaced modifiers and correct the sentence so that the proper noun is modified. ...
Transitive Vs. Intransitive Verbs
... Transitive Verbs Q: What are transitive verbs? A: Transitive verbs are action verbs that have an object (person, place, thing) to receive that action. In the first sentence (from the previous slide), the direct object, ball, received the action of the verb, hit. ...
... Transitive Verbs Q: What are transitive verbs? A: Transitive verbs are action verbs that have an object (person, place, thing) to receive that action. In the first sentence (from the previous slide), the direct object, ball, received the action of the verb, hit. ...
Verb Notes
... English speakers form many verb tenses by combining one of principal parts of the verb with one or more auxiliary/ helping verbs. aux·il·ia·ry verb (n) -a verb that is used with another verb to indicate person, number, mood, tense, or aspect. Some auxiliary verbs in English are “be,” “have,” “will,” ...
... English speakers form many verb tenses by combining one of principal parts of the verb with one or more auxiliary/ helping verbs. aux·il·ia·ry verb (n) -a verb that is used with another verb to indicate person, number, mood, tense, or aspect. Some auxiliary verbs in English are “be,” “have,” “will,” ...
Present participles, gerunds and `–ing`
... What’s the name of the person standing over there? (relative clause): What’s the name of the person who is standing over there? 7. –ing forms can be used before nouns, both with noun-like ‘gerunds’ and adjectivelike ‘present participles’. a waiting room = a room for waiting in (like a noun - gerund) ...
... What’s the name of the person standing over there? (relative clause): What’s the name of the person who is standing over there? 7. –ing forms can be used before nouns, both with noun-like ‘gerunds’ and adjectivelike ‘present participles’. a waiting room = a room for waiting in (like a noun - gerund) ...
KEY P. 1
... 495.2: non-identifying relative clauses are separated by commas (when it comes at the end of the sentence, just one comma is needed) 495.3: that is not used as a relative pronoun in non-identifying relative clauses 494.2: which as a relative pronoun is used to refer to things (e.g. death) 335.1 / 28 ...
... 495.2: non-identifying relative clauses are separated by commas (when it comes at the end of the sentence, just one comma is needed) 495.3: that is not used as a relative pronoun in non-identifying relative clauses 494.2: which as a relative pronoun is used to refer to things (e.g. death) 335.1 / 28 ...
Modal and Perfect Tenses
... Modal and Perfect Tenses Past modal perfect tense is used when it is unknown if the subject performed an action in the past, but it’s possible, necessary, or likely. The past modal perfect tense begins with any past tense modal (could, should, would, might) followed by “have,” plus a past tense acti ...
... Modal and Perfect Tenses Past modal perfect tense is used when it is unknown if the subject performed an action in the past, but it’s possible, necessary, or likely. The past modal perfect tense begins with any past tense modal (could, should, would, might) followed by “have,” plus a past tense acti ...
Participle Basics
... There are two kinds of participles, present and past. You will recognize them because they look like parts of verbs. In fact, these words are sometimes called “verbals” because of their close relationship to verbs. However, they are not verbs. They act more like adjectives or adjective clauses. Pres ...
... There are two kinds of participles, present and past. You will recognize them because they look like parts of verbs. In fact, these words are sometimes called “verbals” because of their close relationship to verbs. However, they are not verbs. They act more like adjectives or adjective clauses. Pres ...
Chapter 2 Folder 1 – The Accusative Case In Chapter 1 you learned
... The ending of a Latin noun will tell you what case that word is in. In Chapter 1, we also learned that the Nominative case is used for subjects and predicate nominatives. We also learned that the Ablative Case is used after the preposition in. In this Chapter we are going to learn about the Accusati ...
... The ending of a Latin noun will tell you what case that word is in. In Chapter 1, we also learned that the Nominative case is used for subjects and predicate nominatives. We also learned that the Ablative Case is used after the preposition in. In this Chapter we are going to learn about the Accusati ...
Compound Complex Sentences Powerpoint
... An independent clause is a complete thought that stands by itself as a sentence. This is a strong independent clause who don’t need no additional words.* I like to bake cupcakes. We need 2 or more of these for a compound - complex sentence. Here’s another: I am good at baking banana bread. ...
... An independent clause is a complete thought that stands by itself as a sentence. This is a strong independent clause who don’t need no additional words.* I like to bake cupcakes. We need 2 or more of these for a compound - complex sentence. Here’s another: I am good at baking banana bread. ...
8.2, 8.3, 8.4 Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses
... Bob enjoyed the movie more than I did. The adverb clause “than I did” modifies more. It answers the question “to what extent?” ...
... Bob enjoyed the movie more than I did. The adverb clause “than I did” modifies more. It answers the question “to what extent?” ...
Glossary of grammatical terms
... A pronoun stands in place of a noun or noun group. A pronoun refers to something that has been named and has already been written about. For example: The harbour is a popular place. It is mostly used by fishermen. Pronouns work only if they are not ambiguous (that is, there is a clear line of refere ...
... A pronoun stands in place of a noun or noun group. A pronoun refers to something that has been named and has already been written about. For example: The harbour is a popular place. It is mostly used by fishermen. Pronouns work only if they are not ambiguous (that is, there is a clear line of refere ...
Lesson: 3 Time for Tenses: past, present and future.
... Give the past, present and future of these verbs. Example: Eat: Past: ate: has eaten: has been eating Present: Eat/eats: is eating Future: will eat: is going to eat ...
... Give the past, present and future of these verbs. Example: Eat: Past: ate: has eaten: has been eating Present: Eat/eats: is eating Future: will eat: is going to eat ...