Grammar and Punctuation guide - Codicote C of E Primary School
... articles The words a, an, and the, which signal or introduce nouns. The definite article the refers to a particular item: the report. The indefinite articles a and an refer to a general item or one not already mentioned: an apple. auxiliary verb A verb that combines with the main verb to show differ ...
... articles The words a, an, and the, which signal or introduce nouns. The definite article the refers to a particular item: the report. The indefinite articles a and an refer to a general item or one not already mentioned: an apple. auxiliary verb A verb that combines with the main verb to show differ ...
Preparation for Grammar Quiz #1
... • This, that, these, those, whose, what, which, her, his, another, each, either, neither, both, few, many, several, all, any, more, most, other, some, one. • If these words come in front of a noun, they are adjectives. If they come in place of a noun, they are pronouns. – Ex: This cat is furry. (Adj ...
... • This, that, these, those, whose, what, which, her, his, another, each, either, neither, both, few, many, several, all, any, more, most, other, some, one. • If these words come in front of a noun, they are adjectives. If they come in place of a noun, they are pronouns. – Ex: This cat is furry. (Adj ...
Noun, Adjective, and Adverb Clauses
... Arctic winters, which are long and cold, are severe. The arctic is a region where life is difficult. She likes the guy who sits in front of her. ...
... Arctic winters, which are long and cold, are severe. The arctic is a region where life is difficult. She likes the guy who sits in front of her. ...
English for IT specialists
... Her computer is cheaper than his computer. His computer is more expensive than hers. Notes the difference between the two examples (his computer) and (hers). One should add (–er) to short words of one syllable. ...
... Her computer is cheaper than his computer. His computer is more expensive than hers. Notes the difference between the two examples (his computer) and (hers). One should add (–er) to short words of one syllable. ...
Grammar Boot Camp
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
Grammar Boot Camp
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
Grammar Boot Camp
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
... Phrases Identify the type of phrase in the following: 1. Being an excellent cook, Ryan hosted a ...
Direct object - St. Mary of Gostyn Community
... 1. Many people enjoy running. 2. Exercising this way can be good for your health. 3. Jogging may be a better word for what most runners do. 4. Most joggers enjoy running all year long. 5. They must be careful about dressing properly for the weather. ...
... 1. Many people enjoy running. 2. Exercising this way can be good for your health. 3. Jogging may be a better word for what most runners do. 4. Most joggers enjoy running all year long. 5. They must be careful about dressing properly for the weather. ...
Ablative Absolute
... a. Future More Vivid future indicative Si id faciet, sapiens erit. If he does (will do) it, he will be wise. Si id fecerit, sapiens erit. If he will have done it, he will be wise. b. Future Less Vivid present subjunctive Si id faciat, sapiens sit. If he should do it, he would be wise. - III. Contrar ...
... a. Future More Vivid future indicative Si id faciet, sapiens erit. If he does (will do) it, he will be wise. Si id fecerit, sapiens erit. If he will have done it, he will be wise. b. Future Less Vivid present subjunctive Si id faciat, sapiens sit. If he should do it, he would be wise. - III. Contrar ...
Gerunds
... Participles Participles are adjectives that look like verbs. They usually end in ing or ed, but can also have irregular forms. Ex. Walking in the rain, the traveler searched for shelter. ...
... Participles Participles are adjectives that look like verbs. They usually end in ing or ed, but can also have irregular forms. Ex. Walking in the rain, the traveler searched for shelter. ...
Verbal Phrases
... relationship but can also show direction. (Examples: to, for, from, under, beside, on, in) ...
... relationship but can also show direction. (Examples: to, for, from, under, beside, on, in) ...
Language Arts Terms
... 3.___A comparison between two unlike things, using a word such as like, as , than, or resembles For example: Kelly chatters like a monkey. 4.___A comparison of two words that helps to show a relationship For Example: Ear : Hear as Mouth : Speak 5.___ The word or words that a pronoun stands for For E ...
... 3.___A comparison between two unlike things, using a word such as like, as , than, or resembles For example: Kelly chatters like a monkey. 4.___A comparison of two words that helps to show a relationship For Example: Ear : Hear as Mouth : Speak 5.___ The word or words that a pronoun stands for For E ...
WORD - Dipartimento di Lingue, Letterature e Culture Straniere
... • All full clauses contain predicators. • In main clauses and finite subordibnate clauses the predicator normally follows the subject. • All my children are tall ...
... • All full clauses contain predicators. • In main clauses and finite subordibnate clauses the predicator normally follows the subject. • All my children are tall ...
The Function of Prepositions
... Verb Function Study Sheet Verbs and verb phrases perform eleven grammatical functions in the English language: 1. Verb phrase head Definition: head of a verb phrase Example: eat the cookies 2. Predicate Definition: words and phrases that express the action performed by or state of the subject Exampl ...
... Verb Function Study Sheet Verbs and verb phrases perform eleven grammatical functions in the English language: 1. Verb phrase head Definition: head of a verb phrase Example: eat the cookies 2. Predicate Definition: words and phrases that express the action performed by or state of the subject Exampl ...
Sentence Patterns edited by SEC
... #7 Use Parallel Structure in Words, Phrases, Clauses and Sentences Parallel structure places words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in a series of the same grammatical elements. Creating parallel constructions shows the reader that two or more things relate to each other as equal importance. 1. He ...
... #7 Use Parallel Structure in Words, Phrases, Clauses and Sentences Parallel structure places words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in a series of the same grammatical elements. Creating parallel constructions shows the reader that two or more things relate to each other as equal importance. 1. He ...
Some common examples
... I have confidence in learning German and to learn English teacher (T) can go through the following procedure with students (Ss): 1. Ss underline all elements in coordination or in lists. e.g. I have confidence in learning German and to learn English. 2. T analyzes the structures of the constituents ...
... I have confidence in learning German and to learn English teacher (T) can go through the following procedure with students (Ss): 1. Ss underline all elements in coordination or in lists. e.g. I have confidence in learning German and to learn English. 2. T analyzes the structures of the constituents ...
BCC 101 Grammar X
... without, with regard to. (Note: The function of most words depends on their context; so, words that normally act as prepositions might, depending on the context, act instead as adverbs (e.g. “come inside”) or conjunctions (“…but don’t come too close”). Apart from memorizing this list, you can identi ...
... without, with regard to. (Note: The function of most words depends on their context; so, words that normally act as prepositions might, depending on the context, act instead as adverbs (e.g. “come inside”) or conjunctions (“…but don’t come too close”). Apart from memorizing this list, you can identi ...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Writing
... 3. Monday is a difficult day for me; however, I have figured out how to prepare for it. ...
... 3. Monday is a difficult day for me; however, I have figured out how to prepare for it. ...
Summer Reading Literary Terms
... 35. Antecedent—the noun or pronoun to which a pronoun refers 36. Caricature—a drawing, description, or performance that exaggerates somebody's or something's characteristics for humorous or satirical effect; a ridiculously inappropriate or unsuccessful version of or attempt at something 37. Chiasmus ...
... 35. Antecedent—the noun or pronoun to which a pronoun refers 36. Caricature—a drawing, description, or performance that exaggerates somebody's or something's characteristics for humorous or satirical effect; a ridiculously inappropriate or unsuccessful version of or attempt at something 37. Chiasmus ...
QBS Continuum for Progression Grammar
... we have a common language and an understanding of grammatical terms. Using these terms with children may or may not be appropriate dependent on the task and the context. Much of this work should be taught in context, not through drills and worksheets. Teacher modeled writing is an ideal way of expli ...
... we have a common language and an understanding of grammatical terms. Using these terms with children may or may not be appropriate dependent on the task and the context. Much of this work should be taught in context, not through drills and worksheets. Teacher modeled writing is an ideal way of expli ...
Year 5 and 6 spelling words The government have set out the
... affect: usually a verb (e.g. The weather may affect our plans). effect: usually a noun heavy (as heavy as lead) (e.g. It may have an effect on our plans). If a verb, it means ‘bring about’ (e.g. He will morning: before noon mourning: grieving for effect changes in the running of the business). someo ...
... affect: usually a verb (e.g. The weather may affect our plans). effect: usually a noun heavy (as heavy as lead) (e.g. It may have an effect on our plans). If a verb, it means ‘bring about’ (e.g. He will morning: before noon mourning: grieving for effect changes in the running of the business). someo ...
Theme 6 Study Guide
... o Stories have a beginning, middle, and end. In An Important Debate, the beginning is when Speaker Stevens’ dialogue sets up the problem/conflict. Congressman Rock’s dialogue and Congresswoman Green’s dialogue make up the middle of the play and provide the climax. Speaker Stevens’ final dialogue rep ...
... o Stories have a beginning, middle, and end. In An Important Debate, the beginning is when Speaker Stevens’ dialogue sets up the problem/conflict. Congressman Rock’s dialogue and Congresswoman Green’s dialogue make up the middle of the play and provide the climax. Speaker Stevens’ final dialogue rep ...
MBUPLOAD-6704-1-Agreement_Shifts_and_Predication
... • Problems occur in the present tense because one must add an -s or -es at the end of the verb when the subjects or the entity performing the action is a singular third person: he, she, it, or words for which these pronouns could substitute. • Notice the difference between singular and plural forms ...
... • Problems occur in the present tense because one must add an -s or -es at the end of the verb when the subjects or the entity performing the action is a singular third person: he, she, it, or words for which these pronouns could substitute. • Notice the difference between singular and plural forms ...
For staff, students and parents.
... Adverbs: are words that describe verbs. Often, they will end in –ly, but they don’t have to. e.g. she ran quickly or the rain fell hard on the ground. Determiners: are words that give context to a noun. They might suggest quantity or possession. e.g. The dog was taken for a walk or A child crossed t ...
... Adverbs: are words that describe verbs. Often, they will end in –ly, but they don’t have to. e.g. she ran quickly or the rain fell hard on the ground. Determiners: are words that give context to a noun. They might suggest quantity or possession. e.g. The dog was taken for a walk or A child crossed t ...