100305 Research Day 26
... 4. Infinitive phrases, which begin with an infinitive and include the object of the infinitive or other words that are acting as part of the phrase. 5. Appositive phrases, which are nouns or pronouns desctibing another noun or pronoun in the sentence. ...
... 4. Infinitive phrases, which begin with an infinitive and include the object of the infinitive or other words that are acting as part of the phrase. 5. Appositive phrases, which are nouns or pronouns desctibing another noun or pronoun in the sentence. ...
example - Greater Atlanta Christian Schools
... • Introduces a subordinate clause (what is a subordinate clause?) • That, which, who, whom, whose • Example: – I would like to go to the movie that starts at ...
... • Introduces a subordinate clause (what is a subordinate clause?) • That, which, who, whom, whose • Example: – I would like to go to the movie that starts at ...
Active and Passive Voice
... Transitive: She gave blood at the office. In this example, the direct object, blood, is receiving the action. It is what she is giving. Intransitive: She slept. In this example, there cannot be a direct object; it is impossible “sleep” something. Since passive voice can only occur when the verb in t ...
... Transitive: She gave blood at the office. In this example, the direct object, blood, is receiving the action. It is what she is giving. Intransitive: She slept. In this example, there cannot be a direct object; it is impossible “sleep” something. Since passive voice can only occur when the verb in t ...
Verb To Be
... it is the subject, being Richard, can be replaced by the personal pronoun HE. So the subject is 3rd person singular. ...
... it is the subject, being Richard, can be replaced by the personal pronoun HE. So the subject is 3rd person singular. ...
Grammar for parents Part 2
... Joining clauses Co-ordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with a conjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new sentence. E.g. Ann went to the bank and withdrew 100 pounds. E.g. Sally goes to work but Ann doesn’t have a job. E.g. Ann either stays at home or visits her fami ...
... Joining clauses Co-ordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with a conjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new sentence. E.g. Ann went to the bank and withdrew 100 pounds. E.g. Sally goes to work but Ann doesn’t have a job. E.g. Ann either stays at home or visits her fami ...
Noun, Adjective, and Adverb Clauses
... Usually connected to the word it modifies by one of the relative pronouns (that which, who, whom, or whose). Sometimes, it is connected by a relative adverb (after, before, since, when, where, or why). ...
... Usually connected to the word it modifies by one of the relative pronouns (that which, who, whom, or whose). Sometimes, it is connected by a relative adverb (after, before, since, when, where, or why). ...
Lesson 17 - January 9/10, 2012
... a. A clause is a word group that contains a verb and its subject. It is used as a sentence or part of a sentence. b. An independent clause (or main clause) expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. c. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) does not express a complete th ...
... a. A clause is a word group that contains a verb and its subject. It is used as a sentence or part of a sentence. b. An independent clause (or main clause) expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. c. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) does not express a complete th ...
What is a verb?
... Helping Verbs help main verbs express action or precise meaning. The combination of one or more helping verb with a main verb is called a verb phrase. Animals could carry the humans’ heavy loads farther. (helping + action) Then people would travel farther. (helping + action) ...
... Helping Verbs help main verbs express action or precise meaning. The combination of one or more helping verb with a main verb is called a verb phrase. Animals could carry the humans’ heavy loads farther. (helping + action) Then people would travel farther. (helping + action) ...
notes on subordination
... • Clause: a group of related words that functions as a single unit of speech and contains both a subject and a verb. • Independent (Main): a clause that can stand by itself as a complete sentence. Example: John often forgets to water his plants, but they thrive anyway. ...
... • Clause: a group of related words that functions as a single unit of speech and contains both a subject and a verb. • Independent (Main): a clause that can stand by itself as a complete sentence. Example: John often forgets to water his plants, but they thrive anyway. ...
English in Year 5 and Year 6 Speaking and Listening Reading Skills
... For many parents, the grammatical terminology used in schools may not be familiar. Here are some useful reminders of some of the terms used: • Noun phrase: a group of words which takes the place of a single noun. Example: The big brown dog with the fluffy ears. • Modal verb: a verb that indicates po ...
... For many parents, the grammatical terminology used in schools may not be familiar. Here are some useful reminders of some of the terms used: • Noun phrase: a group of words which takes the place of a single noun. Example: The big brown dog with the fluffy ears. • Modal verb: a verb that indicates po ...
World-Literature-Sop..
... Independent clause first: We will have dessert after we eat dinner. (no comma) Subordinate clause first: After we eat dinner, we will have dessert. (comma) Introductory Phrases in sentences These can be adjectival or adverbial phrases They do not contain subjects or verbs They will begin wit ...
... Independent clause first: We will have dessert after we eat dinner. (no comma) Subordinate clause first: After we eat dinner, we will have dessert. (comma) Introductory Phrases in sentences These can be adjectival or adverbial phrases They do not contain subjects or verbs They will begin wit ...
Sentence Patterns #1-17
... An adverb (adverbial) clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as its own sentence. Common adverb clause beginners: after, although, as, because, before, if, in order that, since, so, though, unless, until, when, where, while Use a comma after the adverb phrase when it o ...
... An adverb (adverbial) clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as its own sentence. Common adverb clause beginners: after, although, as, because, before, if, in order that, since, so, though, unless, until, when, where, while Use a comma after the adverb phrase when it o ...
Eliminating Wordiness
... Example: There are many reasons why I support her election to the School Board. Revision: I support her election to the School Board because she advocates lowering student/teacher ratios and enriching art and music programs. 3. Use active, not passive voice. Verbs are active or passive. In the activ ...
... Example: There are many reasons why I support her election to the School Board. Revision: I support her election to the School Board because she advocates lowering student/teacher ratios and enriching art and music programs. 3. Use active, not passive voice. Verbs are active or passive. In the activ ...
Glossary
... to indicate someone or something being in a state of rest as the result of that action. For example, 㨢 indicates an action in 㚳㵀㺟㔋㨢⼗㑻⢔㽶 (TA zài zhM shàng xiL le sAn ge zì: ‘He wrote three characters on the paper’), but is used as a placement verb in 㺟㔋㨢㽥㑻⢔㽶 (ZhM shàng ...
... to indicate someone or something being in a state of rest as the result of that action. For example, 㨢 indicates an action in 㚳㵀㺟㔋㨢⼗㑻⢔㽶 (TA zài zhM shàng xiL le sAn ge zì: ‘He wrote three characters on the paper’), but is used as a placement verb in 㺟㔋㨢㽥㑻⢔㽶 (ZhM shàng ...
The Parts of Speech - Gellert-LA
... • Future perfect (actions will be completed by or before a specific future time): • I will have danced. She will have danced. They will have danced. • Future perfect progressive (actions are ongoing up to a specific future time): • I will have been dancing. You will have been dancing. He will have ...
... • Future perfect (actions will be completed by or before a specific future time): • I will have danced. She will have danced. They will have danced. • Future perfect progressive (actions are ongoing up to a specific future time): • I will have been dancing. You will have been dancing. He will have ...
Glossary of Grammar Definitions
... A verb form with no specified subject or tense which is sometimes equivalent to a noun or non-finite verb adjective. There are four main types: infinitive (to sing is fun), gerund (singing is fun), past participle (the song sung was sad) and present participle (the singing doll was very popular). Se ...
... A verb form with no specified subject or tense which is sometimes equivalent to a noun or non-finite verb adjective. There are four main types: infinitive (to sing is fun), gerund (singing is fun), past participle (the song sung was sad) and present participle (the singing doll was very popular). Se ...
Clause
... living / may have been broken. These elements are not compulsory but if they occur they must be in this order. See Activity 9.2 on DVD. While tense shows distinctions in time, Aspect distinguishes between perfect and progressive… ‘it provides a particular viewpoint, looking at an event from within ( ...
... living / may have been broken. These elements are not compulsory but if they occur they must be in this order. See Activity 9.2 on DVD. While tense shows distinctions in time, Aspect distinguishes between perfect and progressive… ‘it provides a particular viewpoint, looking at an event from within ( ...
Sample test 2 KEY - English and American Studies at Sofia University
... Conditional Sentences Type I refer to the future. An action in the future will only happen if a certain condition is fulfilled by that time. We don't know for sure whether the condition actually will be fulfilled or not, but the conditions seems rather realistic – so we think it is likely to happen. ...
... Conditional Sentences Type I refer to the future. An action in the future will only happen if a certain condition is fulfilled by that time. We don't know for sure whether the condition actually will be fulfilled or not, but the conditions seems rather realistic – so we think it is likely to happen. ...
VERBS
... Emphatic Mood: the form of the verb that gives special force to a simple present or past tense verb. • For the present tense, use do or does before the base form of the verb • For the past tense, use did before the base form of the word • Do not confuse this with do, does, and did used as auxiliary ...
... Emphatic Mood: the form of the verb that gives special force to a simple present or past tense verb. • For the present tense, use do or does before the base form of the verb • For the past tense, use did before the base form of the word • Do not confuse this with do, does, and did used as auxiliary ...
many students work on the star our school newspaper
... a verb and its subject and that is used as a sentence or part of a sentence. Although every clause contains a subject and a verb, not every clause expresses a complete thought. Clauses that do express a complete thought are called independent. Clauses that do not express a complete thought are calle ...
... a verb and its subject and that is used as a sentence or part of a sentence. Although every clause contains a subject and a verb, not every clause expresses a complete thought. Clauses that do express a complete thought are called independent. Clauses that do not express a complete thought are calle ...
Literary Skills: Characterization Conclusions
... ______________________ 1. I __________ hiking with friends today. (am, have) ______________________ 2. We __________ hiked for an hour. (were, have) ______________________ 3. Roy __________ counted the most animals. (was, had) ______________________ 4. My brother __________ counting squirrels now. ( ...
... ______________________ 1. I __________ hiking with friends today. (am, have) ______________________ 2. We __________ hiked for an hour. (were, have) ______________________ 3. Roy __________ counted the most animals. (was, had) ______________________ 4. My brother __________ counting squirrels now. ( ...
Verbals - Ereading Worksheets
... Shark Man wanted to fight a surfer. What is the verbal in the above sentence and what type of verbal is it? ...
... Shark Man wanted to fight a surfer. What is the verbal in the above sentence and what type of verbal is it? ...
Finite Clauses
... • She made him shave She let him shave --> He shaved • She asked him to shave. She wanted him to shave. --> He might not have shaved. ...
... • She made him shave She let him shave --> He shaved • She asked him to shave. She wanted him to shave. --> He might not have shaved. ...
Verbals - Ereading Worksheets
... Shark Man wanted to fight a surfer. What is the verbal in the above sentence and what type of verbal is it? ...
... Shark Man wanted to fight a surfer. What is the verbal in the above sentence and what type of verbal is it? ...