Word Senses
... easier to distinguish that sense from other, similar senses for the synonyms in the set. It is merely suggestive. What is definitive is the set of actual synonyms: in almost every case, if you cannot plausibly replace a word with one of the synonyms in a synset, and retain the meaning of the text, t ...
... easier to distinguish that sense from other, similar senses for the synonyms in the set. It is merely suggestive. What is definitive is the set of actual synonyms: in almost every case, if you cannot plausibly replace a word with one of the synonyms in a synset, and retain the meaning of the text, t ...
Tree DIAGRAMS for Sentence Forms
... The remaining types of verbs create sentences with SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS in the verb phrase. OBJECT Complements rename or describe the DIRECT OBJECT. SUBJECT Complements rename or describe the SUBJECT. 4. LINKING VERBS (VL). Verbs of the senses (“taste,” “feel,” etc.) or of states of being (“become,” ...
... The remaining types of verbs create sentences with SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS in the verb phrase. OBJECT Complements rename or describe the DIRECT OBJECT. SUBJECT Complements rename or describe the SUBJECT. 4. LINKING VERBS (VL). Verbs of the senses (“taste,” “feel,” etc.) or of states of being (“become,” ...
Glossary of Terms Used in Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
... (e.g. ‘You should do your homework’), possibility (e.g. ‘I might have pizza for tea’), ability (e.g. ‘You can ride a bike now’) or permission (e.g. ‘You may go out now’). The study of words, how they are formed and their relationship to other words in the same language. It analyses the structure of ...
... (e.g. ‘You should do your homework’), possibility (e.g. ‘I might have pizza for tea’), ability (e.g. ‘You can ride a bike now’) or permission (e.g. ‘You may go out now’). The study of words, how they are formed and their relationship to other words in the same language. It analyses the structure of ...
Grammar and Spelling
... For singular proper nouns that end in s, add only an apostrophe. (Tess’ comb) For plural common or proper nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. (Jones’ car) See Appendix C of “Reporting for the Media” for more rules and examples. ...
... For singular proper nouns that end in s, add only an apostrophe. (Tess’ comb) For plural common or proper nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. (Jones’ car) See Appendix C of “Reporting for the Media” for more rules and examples. ...
The Computer Project
... which rake objects to complete their meaning. It is important for us to remember which prepositions go with certain verbs. B)Some intransitive verbs can become transitive by adding particular prepositions after them. C)A verb can combine with different prepositions to have different usage and meanin ...
... which rake objects to complete their meaning. It is important for us to remember which prepositions go with certain verbs. B)Some intransitive verbs can become transitive by adding particular prepositions after them. C)A verb can combine with different prepositions to have different usage and meanin ...
Present Perfect - Katy Independent School District
... Adjective/ having all the desired elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be Verb/ to make something completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible Noun/ the perfect tense Synonyms/ complete. Absolute. Thorough. To improve. To comple ...
... Adjective/ having all the desired elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be Verb/ to make something completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible Noun/ the perfect tense Synonyms/ complete. Absolute. Thorough. To improve. To comple ...
Greek 1001 Elementary Greek
... Verbs – “Contract Verbs” follow the universal rules of contraction, with minor variations or exceptions. – Given the universal rules of sound combination, most principal parts of Greek verbs are predictable, at least to the extent that it is possible to recognize them. Memorizing them in detail can ...
... Verbs – “Contract Verbs” follow the universal rules of contraction, with minor variations or exceptions. – Given the universal rules of sound combination, most principal parts of Greek verbs are predictable, at least to the extent that it is possible to recognize them. Memorizing them in detail can ...
SAT Essential Grammar
... 9. Neither of the cars (is/are) equipped with antilock brakes. 10. The flock of geese (was/were) startled by the shotgun blast. 11. The data on my computer (was/were) completely erased when the power failed. 12. Mathematics and history (is/are) my favorite subjects. 13. None of the roast (was/were) ...
... 9. Neither of the cars (is/are) equipped with antilock brakes. 10. The flock of geese (was/were) startled by the shotgun blast. 11. The data on my computer (was/were) completely erased when the power failed. 12. Mathematics and history (is/are) my favorite subjects. 13. None of the roast (was/were) ...
Helping verbs
... He can play football. 3)Questions are formed without do/does/did. Can he speak Spanish? 4)It follows a full verb in the infinitive. They must read the book. 5)There are no past forms (except could and would). He was allowed to watch the film. 6)When you use the past participle, you tell about things ...
... He can play football. 3)Questions are formed without do/does/did. Can he speak Spanish? 4)It follows a full verb in the infinitive. They must read the book. 5)There are no past forms (except could and would). He was allowed to watch the film. 6)When you use the past participle, you tell about things ...
Spanish 2 - Houston ISD
... irregular verbs in preterite tense. I can conjugate regular verbs , those verbs that end in car-gar-zar and ir/ser in preterite tense. I can recall, listen to, and understand vocabulary related to chores, modes of transportation, prepositions, and places in a community. ...
... irregular verbs in preterite tense. I can conjugate regular verbs , those verbs that end in car-gar-zar and ir/ser in preterite tense. I can recall, listen to, and understand vocabulary related to chores, modes of transportation, prepositions, and places in a community. ...
stem changing verbs e:i - Haverford School District
... The importance of knowing how to ask a question is obvious, but a large number of people tend to mix up the question words or simply can't remember them. Try to use mnemonic (memory) tricks to help you remember the question words. The following examples are silly, and therein lies their beauty. Alt ...
... The importance of knowing how to ask a question is obvious, but a large number of people tend to mix up the question words or simply can't remember them. Try to use mnemonic (memory) tricks to help you remember the question words. The following examples are silly, and therein lies their beauty. Alt ...
a preliminary sketch of the yaqui language
... n is also simple and common. Two instances of the palatal v were recorded, one before k and one before w. Another instance of n before k precludes the suggestion of any phonetic law governing q, which is probably merely a heard variant. One instance of doubled length was recorded. I is relatively co ...
... n is also simple and common. Two instances of the palatal v were recorded, one before k and one before w. Another instance of n before k precludes the suggestion of any phonetic law governing q, which is probably merely a heard variant. One instance of doubled length was recorded. I is relatively co ...
parallel structure usage
... both/and, either/or, neither/nor, and whether/or) should be presented in parallel form. Professor Merry not only needs to grade papers, but also needs to create two tests. Neither Mercury nor Venus is an inhabitable planet. I would love to go to either Egypt or Italy. *Parallel structure also shows ...
... both/and, either/or, neither/nor, and whether/or) should be presented in parallel form. Professor Merry not only needs to grade papers, but also needs to create two tests. Neither Mercury nor Venus is an inhabitable planet. I would love to go to either Egypt or Italy. *Parallel structure also shows ...
Table of Contents
... 1) An indefinite article is used when describing a general person, place, or thing 2) A definite article is used when describing a specific person, place, or thing. 3) The two words indefinite articles describe are a, and an. 4) The word a definite article describes is the. ...
... 1) An indefinite article is used when describing a general person, place, or thing 2) A definite article is used when describing a specific person, place, or thing. 3) The two words indefinite articles describe are a, and an. 4) The word a definite article describes is the. ...
Action Verbs
... 1) They indicate the action of the sentence. 2) They join or link the subject of the sentence to the words that describe it. 3) They tell the time of a sentence, such as when the action happens (i.e.; past/present/future). If a verb consists of two or more words, then it is called a verb phrase. The ...
... 1) They indicate the action of the sentence. 2) They join or link the subject of the sentence to the words that describe it. 3) They tell the time of a sentence, such as when the action happens (i.e.; past/present/future). If a verb consists of two or more words, then it is called a verb phrase. The ...
Writing Guide - San Jose State University
... A verb is the part of the sentence that indicates the occurrence or performance of an action. Adjectives An adjective is a word that describes nouns or pronouns. Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify everything but nouns and pronouns. They modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. A word is an ad ...
... A verb is the part of the sentence that indicates the occurrence or performance of an action. Adjectives An adjective is a word that describes nouns or pronouns. Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify everything but nouns and pronouns. They modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. A word is an ad ...
Writing Guide - San Jose State University
... A verb is the part of the sentence that indicates the occurrence or performance of an action. Adjectives An adjective is a word that describes nouns or pronouns. Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify everything but nouns and pronouns. They modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. A word is an ad ...
... A verb is the part of the sentence that indicates the occurrence or performance of an action. Adjectives An adjective is a word that describes nouns or pronouns. Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify everything but nouns and pronouns. They modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. A word is an ad ...
Latin for Children: Primer C
... The options for number (which tells you how many, as you no doubt remember) are singular (one) and plural (more than one). The options for case, which helps you determine the noun’s role in the sentence, are: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative and ablative. Now, listing the different forms of ...
... The options for number (which tells you how many, as you no doubt remember) are singular (one) and plural (more than one). The options for case, which helps you determine the noun’s role in the sentence, are: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative and ablative. Now, listing the different forms of ...
On Mending a Torn Dress: The Frame Problem
... semantic opposition obtains, there is no reason to assume any change in property status. In other words, there is no reason to conclude that the dress changes color from red in (1b). In this paper, we make precise the nature of the semantic opposition with respect to the network of synonym/antonym r ...
... semantic opposition obtains, there is no reason to assume any change in property status. In other words, there is no reason to conclude that the dress changes color from red in (1b). In this paper, we make precise the nature of the semantic opposition with respect to the network of synonym/antonym r ...
Grammar Glossary of Terms
... subject, or an object or an adverbial) where she is doesn’t matter! The subordinate clause where she is is the subject of the main clause. I told you that I didn’t care. The subordinate clause that I didn’t care’ is the direct object in the main clause. Wherever you go, you’ll find Coca-Cola. The su ...
... subject, or an object or an adverbial) where she is doesn’t matter! The subordinate clause where she is is the subject of the main clause. I told you that I didn’t care. The subordinate clause that I didn’t care’ is the direct object in the main clause. Wherever you go, you’ll find Coca-Cola. The su ...
gsp-review
... 1) Use hyphens to spell out whole numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine. 2) Hyphenate compound-adjectives. That is, if two or more adjectives are used as one word to modify a noun, hyphenate them IF they precede the noun. Example: We no longer live in the twentieth century, but I live in a twentiet ...
... 1) Use hyphens to spell out whole numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine. 2) Hyphenate compound-adjectives. That is, if two or more adjectives are used as one word to modify a noun, hyphenate them IF they precede the noun. Example: We no longer live in the twentieth century, but I live in a twentiet ...
Verbal inflection and the structure of IP in German
... assumptions about verb-particle combinations, which are independently called for. ...
... assumptions about verb-particle combinations, which are independently called for. ...