in Reported Speech
... a) for yes/ no D.S. questions, introduce the R.S. question by if/ whether, b) for wh- D.S. questions, keep the wh- word. c) Introductory Verb: asked or an expression along the same lines (e.g. he wanted to know, he ...
... a) for yes/ no D.S. questions, introduce the R.S. question by if/ whether, b) for wh- D.S. questions, keep the wh- word. c) Introductory Verb: asked or an expression along the same lines (e.g. he wanted to know, he ...
Adjectives and adverbs
... In a few cases adverbs admit the comparative and superlative degree endings (er, est), usually they use more and most. Some adverbs have a base form that also serves as an adjective (fast, hard). In this case the class will depend upon other structural devices. (1999, Herndon) b. Derivational Paradi ...
... In a few cases adverbs admit the comparative and superlative degree endings (er, est), usually they use more and most. Some adverbs have a base form that also serves as an adjective (fast, hard). In this case the class will depend upon other structural devices. (1999, Herndon) b. Derivational Paradi ...
Spanish , Review for Final: Grammar concepts
... El and la are the Spanish definite articles. They mean the same as “the” in English You use el with masculine nouns: el libro. You use la with feminine nouns: la carpeta. Un and una are the Spanish indefinite articles. They mean the same as “a” and “an” in English You use un with masculine n ...
... El and la are the Spanish definite articles. They mean the same as “the” in English You use el with masculine nouns: el libro. You use la with feminine nouns: la carpeta. Un and una are the Spanish indefinite articles. They mean the same as “a” and “an” in English You use un with masculine n ...
AR verbs and AR verb endings - Fort Thomas Independent Schools
... In order to talk about activities, you need to use verbs. Verbs express actions or states of being. In English and Spanish, the infinitive is the base form of the verb. In English, the infinitive is preceded by the word to: to study, to be. The infinitive in Spanish is a one-word form and can be rec ...
... In order to talk about activities, you need to use verbs. Verbs express actions or states of being. In English and Spanish, the infinitive is the base form of the verb. In English, the infinitive is preceded by the word to: to study, to be. The infinitive in Spanish is a one-word form and can be rec ...
Adverb Practice - IHMC Public Cmaps (3)
... 1. Giraffes are very tall and have extremely long tongues. 2. They are fed daily and like fruits and vegetables. 3. They eat mostly Acacia leaves, munching them quickly because they really like them. 4. They walk slowly and lazily, stretching their necks up to the trees. 5. I can’t wait to go to the ...
... 1. Giraffes are very tall and have extremely long tongues. 2. They are fed daily and like fruits and vegetables. 3. They eat mostly Acacia leaves, munching them quickly because they really like them. 4. They walk slowly and lazily, stretching their necks up to the trees. 5. I can’t wait to go to the ...
Grammar, Syntax, and Style Review
... These errors occur when a comma is used without a coordinating conjunction. Some are hard to catch and often require a good dose of common sense. Comma splices are usually found in run-on sentences when students want to appear as if they know how to use commas. The best ways to correct these are to ...
... These errors occur when a comma is used without a coordinating conjunction. Some are hard to catch and often require a good dose of common sense. Comma splices are usually found in run-on sentences when students want to appear as if they know how to use commas. The best ways to correct these are to ...
Finite and non-finite verbs
... 1. The subject of the verb “emphasis” is “the author”: as the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular and must take the present tense, i.e. “emphasises”. Note, too that the conjunction “and” joins together two predicates: “criticises” and “emphasises”. Each verb must be the same part of ...
... 1. The subject of the verb “emphasis” is “the author”: as the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular and must take the present tense, i.e. “emphasises”. Note, too that the conjunction “and” joins together two predicates: “criticises” and “emphasises”. Each verb must be the same part of ...
CHOOSING THE CORRECT TENSE IN CONTEXT
... Gerund. This is an –ing verb form that is being used as the subject of the sentence. Although it is a verb form, it is doing the job of a noun. Future. This describes something that has not happened yet but will happen at some point. Present perfect. This implies that the action happened in the very ...
... Gerund. This is an –ing verb form that is being used as the subject of the sentence. Although it is a verb form, it is doing the job of a noun. Future. This describes something that has not happened yet but will happen at some point. Present perfect. This implies that the action happened in the very ...
GoChinese Lesson
... It is important to remember that in this case, 'hěn' (很 / very), although translated as 'very,' does not emphasize the degree of being 'busy' but rather, serves as a positive reply to a 'yes/no' question and an indication that the sentence is coming to a completion. ...
... It is important to remember that in this case, 'hěn' (很 / very), although translated as 'very,' does not emphasize the degree of being 'busy' but rather, serves as a positive reply to a 'yes/no' question and an indication that the sentence is coming to a completion. ...
Stem-Changing Verbs
... parentheses after the verb. For example: cerrar (ie) - to close. In stemchanging verbs it is always the next-to-last syllable that changes, but only when the STRESS falls on that syllable. For example with cerrar, yo cIErro, but nosotros cerrAmos. These are sometimes called "boot" verbs, because whe ...
... parentheses after the verb. For example: cerrar (ie) - to close. In stemchanging verbs it is always the next-to-last syllable that changes, but only when the STRESS falls on that syllable. For example with cerrar, yo cIErro, but nosotros cerrAmos. These are sometimes called "boot" verbs, because whe ...
verb - ttosspon
... and offering to carry her books to class each day and assuring her that I love my writing class more than life itself. FRAGMENT! You haven’t finished the “although” idea, so you haven’t finished your thought. ...
... and offering to carry her books to class each day and assuring her that I love my writing class more than life itself. FRAGMENT! You haven’t finished the “although” idea, so you haven’t finished your thought. ...
Writing Guide - Kellie Houle / English Department / Mt. Greylock
... REMEMBER #2: The following words may take a singular or plural verb, depending on the context: ALL, ANY, MOST, NONE, SOME Ex: None of the Judges brought her robe to the courthouse. (Not one did.) None of the Judges’ decisions affect us. (All of their decisions do not affect us.) REMEMBER #3: Neither ...
... REMEMBER #2: The following words may take a singular or plural verb, depending on the context: ALL, ANY, MOST, NONE, SOME Ex: None of the Judges brought her robe to the courthouse. (Not one did.) None of the Judges’ decisions affect us. (All of their decisions do not affect us.) REMEMBER #3: Neither ...
French Oral | Guide
... The e at the end of an adjective or noun is not pronounced, it only stresses the last letter: petite, grise… ...
... The e at the end of an adjective or noun is not pronounced, it only stresses the last letter: petite, grise… ...
The Magic Lens - X
... error (ref.). The crux of the problem lies in pronouns not doing what we intend them to do: we intend them to refer to only their antecedents. In other words, a pronoun is supposed to stand for a noun. For example: What if we say - “Crick and Watson went to the beach, where he broke his foot.” Well, ...
... error (ref.). The crux of the problem lies in pronouns not doing what we intend them to do: we intend them to refer to only their antecedents. In other words, a pronoun is supposed to stand for a noun. For example: What if we say - “Crick and Watson went to the beach, where he broke his foot.” Well, ...
Slide 1
... Bold and italicize to help appear more readable Use easy to read font (Times New Roman) Make header larger than the body text Use bullet points Prioritize these with the first one being the most important ...
... Bold and italicize to help appear more readable Use easy to read font (Times New Roman) Make header larger than the body text Use bullet points Prioritize these with the first one being the most important ...
Grammar Notes - Mrs. Freeman - English II
... • The gender of a pronoun must be the same as the gender of its antecedent. • When the antecedent of a singular pronoun could be either feminine or masculine, you can use the phrase his or her. Example: Each musician played his or her solo. • If using his or her sounds awkward, try making both the p ...
... • The gender of a pronoun must be the same as the gender of its antecedent. • When the antecedent of a singular pronoun could be either feminine or masculine, you can use the phrase his or her. Example: Each musician played his or her solo. • If using his or her sounds awkward, try making both the p ...
The Participle
... because my brother Billy forgets to feed the poor reptile. Has = auxiliary verb; been = past participle; stalking = present participle. Our pet alligator should have been eating Gator Chow, crunchy nuggets that Billy leaves for him in a bowl. Should, have = auxiliary verbs; been = past participle; e ...
... because my brother Billy forgets to feed the poor reptile. Has = auxiliary verb; been = past participle; stalking = present participle. Our pet alligator should have been eating Gator Chow, crunchy nuggets that Billy leaves for him in a bowl. Should, have = auxiliary verbs; been = past participle; e ...
english faculty
... Means of form-building and grammatical forms are divided into synthetic and analytical. Synthetic forms are built with the help of bound morphemes, analytical forms are built with the help of semi-bound morphemes (word-morphemes). Synthetic means of form-building are affixation, sound-interchange (i ...
... Means of form-building and grammatical forms are divided into synthetic and analytical. Synthetic forms are built with the help of bound morphemes, analytical forms are built with the help of semi-bound morphemes (word-morphemes). Synthetic means of form-building are affixation, sound-interchange (i ...
APRIL2010Reminders
... of that is more than its basic meaning Denotation: dictionary definition; the exact meaning of a word, without the feelings or suggestions that the word may imply. It is the opposite of “connotation Dialect: a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slight ...
... of that is more than its basic meaning Denotation: dictionary definition; the exact meaning of a word, without the feelings or suggestions that the word may imply. It is the opposite of “connotation Dialect: a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slight ...
document - Modern Greek Studies
... There is going to be a quiz every Thursday (Grammar) & Monday (Vocabulary) after each chapter has been completed unless otherwise specified. Eight (8) chapters (ch. 9-16) will be completed in total. Workbooks are due on Thursdays after each chapter has been completed, same day as the quiz.(It’s the ...
... There is going to be a quiz every Thursday (Grammar) & Monday (Vocabulary) after each chapter has been completed unless otherwise specified. Eight (8) chapters (ch. 9-16) will be completed in total. Workbooks are due on Thursdays after each chapter has been completed, same day as the quiz.(It’s the ...
Noun Function Practice - Madison County Schools
... Please, Marybeth, pass the bread and butter. In this sentence, the subject is the understood you (you). Please is an introductory word. Marybeth is the noun of direct address. Bread and butter is the compound direct object. ...
... Please, Marybeth, pass the bread and butter. In this sentence, the subject is the understood you (you). Please is an introductory word. Marybeth is the noun of direct address. Bread and butter is the compound direct object. ...
Brush Strokes
... The metal steam shovel, large and powerful, dug into the ground. Write your own example below. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
... The metal steam shovel, large and powerful, dug into the ground. Write your own example below. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
8 Noun Uses - Madison County School District
... Please, Marybeth, pass the bread and butter. In this sentence, the subject is the understood you (you). Please is an introductory word. Marybeth is the noun of direct address. Bread and butter is the compound direct object. ...
... Please, Marybeth, pass the bread and butter. In this sentence, the subject is the understood you (you). Please is an introductory word. Marybeth is the noun of direct address. Bread and butter is the compound direct object. ...