Guide to Grammar - Priory C of E Primary
... Causal connectives are words or phrases that are used to introduce a cause for a given action or result in a sentence. They include phrases such as 'as a result of', 'because of', 'as a consequence' and 'due to'. e.g. As a consequence of the sheer volume of pupils accessing social networking sites, ...
... Causal connectives are words or phrases that are used to introduce a cause for a given action or result in a sentence. They include phrases such as 'as a result of', 'because of', 'as a consequence' and 'due to'. e.g. As a consequence of the sheer volume of pupils accessing social networking sites, ...
An application for translation of Spanish sentences into First
... 2. Basic modules of the application A whole NLP application uses different knowledge types corresponding to the language analysis levels (phonetic and phonological, morphological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic) which are formalised and used efficiently in the computer (ALLEN 1994). The present ...
... 2. Basic modules of the application A whole NLP application uses different knowledge types corresponding to the language analysis levels (phonetic and phonological, morphological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic) which are formalised and used efficiently in the computer (ALLEN 1994). The present ...
Adverbs - WordPress.com
... good or bad that feeding has been. Even though the prefixes used in making these kinds of adjectives are often split from the main word by a hyphen or dash, we should not doubt that they are one word. They can only deliver their meaning as an adjective when placed together like this, else the partic ...
... good or bad that feeding has been. Even though the prefixes used in making these kinds of adjectives are often split from the main word by a hyphen or dash, we should not doubt that they are one word. They can only deliver their meaning as an adjective when placed together like this, else the partic ...
Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
... In these sentences, the prepositional phrase is underlined and the object of the preposition is in italic print. Why don’t you come with me? At school, Nell is quiet, but at home, she has a lot to say. We hiked up the path and through the woods. A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective. It can ...
... In these sentences, the prepositional phrase is underlined and the object of the preposition is in italic print. Why don’t you come with me? At school, Nell is quiet, but at home, she has a lot to say. We hiked up the path and through the woods. A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective. It can ...
A closer look at long sentences-Unit 3 Text 2
... English language has three clauses: Adjective, Noun and Adverb Clauses, and these clauses have different types and functions. If you can detect them when reading long sentences, you can divide the sentences into chunks easier; and this may help you understand the sentences better. What is more, iden ...
... English language has three clauses: Adjective, Noun and Adverb Clauses, and these clauses have different types and functions. If you can detect them when reading long sentences, you can divide the sentences into chunks easier; and this may help you understand the sentences better. What is more, iden ...
Types of Poetry - Lakeland Ridge
... And thereon spend thy many brittle darts. {and a concluding couplet} For hitherto though I have lost all my time, Me lusteth no lenger rotten boughs to climb. ...
... And thereon spend thy many brittle darts. {and a concluding couplet} For hitherto though I have lost all my time, Me lusteth no lenger rotten boughs to climb. ...
Verb
... • Remember a verb cannot be a helping verb unless there is another verb for it to help. If a verb such as was or had is the only verb in a sentence, it is not a helping verb. Example: – I had called my grandmother already. [Had is a helping the main verb, called.] – They had a good time at the natur ...
... • Remember a verb cannot be a helping verb unless there is another verb for it to help. If a verb such as was or had is the only verb in a sentence, it is not a helping verb. Example: – I had called my grandmother already. [Had is a helping the main verb, called.] – They had a good time at the natur ...
Grammar and Style: Adjective Clauses
... “Old Ironsides” by Oliver Wendell Holmes from Snowbound by John Greenleaf Whittier ...
... “Old Ironsides” by Oliver Wendell Holmes from Snowbound by John Greenleaf Whittier ...
brd-bui1ding Rules and Gramnatical categories in Lumni Richard ~s
... examples are easy to find. ...
... examples are easy to find. ...
Nine Weeks Test #2 - Coshocton High School
... can produce suspense. Generally, dramatic irony is used to create suspense in tragedies or mysteries. • Example: In Sophocles’ play Oedipus the King, Oedipus does not know that he is the murderer that he is seeking. The characters of Creon and Jocasta do not know the reality about Oedipus either. Ho ...
... can produce suspense. Generally, dramatic irony is used to create suspense in tragedies or mysteries. • Example: In Sophocles’ play Oedipus the King, Oedipus does not know that he is the murderer that he is seeking. The characters of Creon and Jocasta do not know the reality about Oedipus either. Ho ...
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 ...
The national curriculum in England - English
... Use of the semi-colon, colon and dash to mark the boundary between independent clauses [for example, It’s raining; I’m fed up] Use of the colon to introduce a list and use of semi-colons within lists Punctuation of bullet points to list information How hyphens can be used to avoid ambiguity [for exa ...
... Use of the semi-colon, colon and dash to mark the boundary between independent clauses [for example, It’s raining; I’m fed up] Use of the colon to introduce a list and use of semi-colons within lists Punctuation of bullet points to list information How hyphens can be used to avoid ambiguity [for exa ...
How to Capitalize Titles in MLA Style
... 5. All subordinating conjunctions — for example, after, although, as if, as soon as, because, before, [etc.] as in Look As If You're Busy: The Psychology of the Modern Workplace To Sleep Until the Day Breaks: The Life of the Single Parent 6. In contrast, do not capitalize any of the following [unles ...
... 5. All subordinating conjunctions — for example, after, although, as if, as soon as, because, before, [etc.] as in Look As If You're Busy: The Psychology of the Modern Workplace To Sleep Until the Day Breaks: The Life of the Single Parent 6. In contrast, do not capitalize any of the following [unles ...
CH 1 - Parts of Speech
... sentences. In the sentence above, the following words act as nouns: students, teachers, lessons PRONOUNS are replacements for nouns. We use these to prevent our sentence from getting too repetitive. They can indicate gender, number, or possession. They can be subjects or objects. In the sentence abo ...
... sentences. In the sentence above, the following words act as nouns: students, teachers, lessons PRONOUNS are replacements for nouns. We use these to prevent our sentence from getting too repetitive. They can indicate gender, number, or possession. They can be subjects or objects. In the sentence abo ...
Grammar and Punctuation Achievement Booklet
... A punctuation mark (ʼ) placed before an s to show that something belongs to someone or something e.g. Hannah’s mother went to town in Justin’s car. A punctuation mark (ʼ) placed where a letter/ letters are missed out of words (contractions) E.g. cannot ...
... A punctuation mark (ʼ) placed before an s to show that something belongs to someone or something e.g. Hannah’s mother went to town in Justin’s car. A punctuation mark (ʼ) placed where a letter/ letters are missed out of words (contractions) E.g. cannot ...
Clauses Notes
... clauses modifies the noun test. Because it is added information, it is non-essential, and commas are placed around the adjective clause) • I want the necklace that goes best with this shirt. (The adjective clause modifies the noun necklace. Because it identifies which one, it is essential, and there ...
... clauses modifies the noun test. Because it is added information, it is non-essential, and commas are placed around the adjective clause) • I want the necklace that goes best with this shirt. (The adjective clause modifies the noun necklace. Because it identifies which one, it is essential, and there ...
File
... A lot (noun) a piece of land. Example: A building lot. Too (adverb) in addition, also. Example: There are too many people in the halls. To (preposition) expressing direction or motion Example: We finally came to the house. Two (noun) a number Example: There are two dogs in the house. Then (adverb) i ...
... A lot (noun) a piece of land. Example: A building lot. Too (adverb) in addition, also. Example: There are too many people in the halls. To (preposition) expressing direction or motion Example: We finally came to the house. Two (noun) a number Example: There are two dogs in the house. Then (adverb) i ...
Document
... 13. All the parts of these washing machines are _________, so that it is very convenient to replace them. A. normalized B. modernized C. mechanized D. standardized 14. I was _________ by their kindness and move to tears. A. preoccupied B. embarrassed C. overwhelmed D. counseled 15. In many cultures ...
... 13. All the parts of these washing machines are _________, so that it is very convenient to replace them. A. normalized B. modernized C. mechanized D. standardized 14. I was _________ by their kindness and move to tears. A. preoccupied B. embarrassed C. overwhelmed D. counseled 15. In many cultures ...
COMMONLY CONFUSED ADVERBS
... We have everyday low prices. when “every” is a countable adjective for the noun “day”: We have low prices every day. ...
... We have everyday low prices. when “every” is a countable adjective for the noun “day”: We have low prices every day. ...
Subjects and Verbs - Mountain View College
... the last sentence, is, is a linking verb because it links (joins) the subject to something that is said about the subject. It connects the subject, anxiety, with an idea about anxiety (it is common among college students). Other linking verbs are: am, are, was, were, look, feel, sound, appear, seem, ...
... the last sentence, is, is a linking verb because it links (joins) the subject to something that is said about the subject. It connects the subject, anxiety, with an idea about anxiety (it is common among college students). Other linking verbs are: am, are, was, were, look, feel, sound, appear, seem, ...
NOUN CLAUSES
... IMPORTANT NOTE: Most of the time the introductory word has some job to do in the clause (see the above diagrams); however, sometimes (with the word “that”) it has no function in the clause at all. Its only function is to connect the subordinate clause to the main clause. EXAMPLE: ...
... IMPORTANT NOTE: Most of the time the introductory word has some job to do in the clause (see the above diagrams); however, sometimes (with the word “that”) it has no function in the clause at all. Its only function is to connect the subordinate clause to the main clause. EXAMPLE: ...
unit 2: studying computer science
... Further reading: ‘Wireless laptops in the classroom (and the Sesame Street Syndrome)’ ...
... Further reading: ‘Wireless laptops in the classroom (and the Sesame Street Syndrome)’ ...
Phrases
... 2) The tree with the purple blossoms hangs over the sidewalk, sprinkling flowers along the path. In the first example, on Monday functions as a noun and serves as a complement. In the second example, with the purple blossoms functions as an adjective modifying “tree,” while both over the sidewalk an ...
... 2) The tree with the purple blossoms hangs over the sidewalk, sprinkling flowers along the path. In the first example, on Monday functions as a noun and serves as a complement. In the second example, with the purple blossoms functions as an adjective modifying “tree,” while both over the sidewalk an ...