VERBALS (Gerunds, Participles, Infinitives)
... (Gerunds, Participles, Infinitives) Gerunds A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and functions as a noun. It can take on the role of a subject, direct object, subject complement, and object of preposition. Gerund as subject: Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences. Gerund as direct ...
... (Gerunds, Participles, Infinitives) Gerunds A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and functions as a noun. It can take on the role of a subject, direct object, subject complement, and object of preposition. Gerund as subject: Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences. Gerund as direct ...
Pronouns - Alexis Kitchens
... while "that" and "those" refer to things that are farther away in space or time. • The demonstrative pronouns are "this," "that," "these," and "those." "This" and "that" are used to refer to singular nouns or noun phrases and "these" and "those" are used to refer to plural nouns and noun phrases • T ...
... while "that" and "those" refer to things that are farther away in space or time. • The demonstrative pronouns are "this," "that," "these," and "those." "This" and "that" are used to refer to singular nouns or noun phrases and "these" and "those" are used to refer to plural nouns and noun phrases • T ...
Verbs. What is a verb?
... 2. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person in the present simple. EXAMPLES: He speaks Chinese. He can speak Chinese. (NOT- He cans speak…) She eats a sandwich at 9:30 She may eat a sandwich at 9:30. ...
... 2. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person in the present simple. EXAMPLES: He speaks Chinese. He can speak Chinese. (NOT- He cans speak…) She eats a sandwich at 9:30 She may eat a sandwich at 9:30. ...
DOL Learning Targets - Ms. Kitchens` Corner
... – A word that states action (to eat, to hike, to sweat) or states being – There are 3 types of verbs: 1. action (run, dance, destroy, inhale) 2. linking (am, is, was, were, be, being, been) 3. helping (can, could, should, may, might, ought) ...
... – A word that states action (to eat, to hike, to sweat) or states being – There are 3 types of verbs: 1. action (run, dance, destroy, inhale) 2. linking (am, is, was, were, be, being, been) 3. helping (can, could, should, may, might, ought) ...
Full PowerPoint
... Engaging the Reader - Transitions For continuing a common line of reasoning consequently, furthermore, additionally, also, and, in addition To change line of reasoning however, on the other hand, but, yet, nevertheless, despite Contrast and Comparison contrast, conversely, instead, likewise, on one ...
... Engaging the Reader - Transitions For continuing a common line of reasoning consequently, furthermore, additionally, also, and, in addition To change line of reasoning however, on the other hand, but, yet, nevertheless, despite Contrast and Comparison contrast, conversely, instead, likewise, on one ...
AWIV 3A - Austin Casey
... For several reasons, I think that a new factory will not be a good addition to my neighborhood. First of all, factories often bring pollution. They are prone to contaminating the local air and water. Second of all, factories make noise. Another important aspect of building a new factory near by is t ...
... For several reasons, I think that a new factory will not be a good addition to my neighborhood. First of all, factories often bring pollution. They are prone to contaminating the local air and water. Second of all, factories make noise. Another important aspect of building a new factory near by is t ...
Lectures on the discipline “History of the studied language” Lecture1
... number of military camps which eventually developed into English cities. Under the emperor Domitian, about 80 A.D. they reached the territory of the modern cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Roman occupation of Britain lasted nearly 400 years; the province was carefully guarded: about 40,000 men ...
... number of military camps which eventually developed into English cities. Under the emperor Domitian, about 80 A.D. they reached the territory of the modern cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Roman occupation of Britain lasted nearly 400 years; the province was carefully guarded: about 40,000 men ...
Gerunds
... verbs into nouns so that you can talk about actions and activities as things. Using gerunds can improve the fluency of your sentences and make them more concise. Student example: Some people write poetry. Pegasus—the mythical horse with wings— could be ridden. The two experiences have often been ...
... verbs into nouns so that you can talk about actions and activities as things. Using gerunds can improve the fluency of your sentences and make them more concise. Student example: Some people write poetry. Pegasus—the mythical horse with wings— could be ridden. The two experiences have often been ...
Sentence Patterns
... Subjects, Verbs, and Clauses A sentence has two parts: a subject and a verb that express a complete thought. • The subject shows who or what is doing the action. It is always a noun or pronoun. • The verb shows the action or the state of being. It can be an action verb, like "run," or a being verb, ...
... Subjects, Verbs, and Clauses A sentence has two parts: a subject and a verb that express a complete thought. • The subject shows who or what is doing the action. It is always a noun or pronoun. • The verb shows the action or the state of being. It can be an action verb, like "run," or a being verb, ...
Subject pronouns
... Ellos = They (masculine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of boys/guys/men or a mixed group. Ellas = They (feminine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of only females. Uds. = You (plural) Use it to talk TO a group of people ...
... Ellos = They (masculine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of boys/guys/men or a mixed group. Ellas = They (feminine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of only females. Uds. = You (plural) Use it to talk TO a group of people ...
`Grammar is like a piano I play by ear. All I know
... distinguishing the first, second, third person forms of pronouns (i, me, we, you, she, her, them) and investigating the context and purposes for using pronouns in different persons linked to previous work on first and third person investigating how pronouns are used to mark gender (he, she, they ...
... distinguishing the first, second, third person forms of pronouns (i, me, we, you, she, her, them) and investigating the context and purposes for using pronouns in different persons linked to previous work on first and third person investigating how pronouns are used to mark gender (he, she, they ...
rules-grammar-3-t2
... -Amina (she) teaches English. teaches=action verb, teaches English=complete predicate -The bird (it) flies in the sky. flies=action verb, flies in the sky=complete predicate -My friends (they) hurry to class. hurry=action verb, hurry to class=complete predicate ...
... -Amina (she) teaches English. teaches=action verb, teaches English=complete predicate -The bird (it) flies in the sky. flies=action verb, flies in the sky=complete predicate -My friends (they) hurry to class. hurry=action verb, hurry to class=complete predicate ...
Lexical Categories
... • Nominative pronouns: I, you, he, she, it,we,they • Accusative pronouns: me, you, him, her,it, us,them • Genitive determiners: my, your, his, her, its, our, their ...
... • Nominative pronouns: I, you, he, she, it,we,they • Accusative pronouns: me, you, him, her,it, us,them • Genitive determiners: my, your, his, her, its, our, their ...
Presentation Exercise: Chapter 32
... Fill in the Blank. Volo, nolo and malo are all built around a base which means ______________. Nolo (“be unwilling”) is a compound of the negating prefix ___________ and the verb base _____________. Malo (“prefer”) is a compound of ________________ (“more”) and the same verb base. Multiple Choice. W ...
... Fill in the Blank. Volo, nolo and malo are all built around a base which means ______________. Nolo (“be unwilling”) is a compound of the negating prefix ___________ and the verb base _____________. Malo (“prefer”) is a compound of ________________ (“more”) and the same verb base. Multiple Choice. W ...
What do you know about verbs?
... Draw that Verb • On one side of your paper, write a sentence using an action verb and illustrate the physical or mental action of your sentence. Label the drawing ACTION VERB and underline the verb in your sentence. • Example: I scored the winning goal in the soccer game. –or- My sister plays piano ...
... Draw that Verb • On one side of your paper, write a sentence using an action verb and illustrate the physical or mental action of your sentence. Label the drawing ACTION VERB and underline the verb in your sentence. • Example: I scored the winning goal in the soccer game. –or- My sister plays piano ...
Agreement
... Car (offense) does not have the ball (“s”) Comes (defense) has to have the ball (“s”) Many senators oppose the new tax bill. Senators (offense) has the ball (“s”) Oppose (defense) cannot have the ball (“s”) ...
... Car (offense) does not have the ball (“s”) Comes (defense) has to have the ball (“s”) Many senators oppose the new tax bill. Senators (offense) has the ball (“s”) Oppose (defense) cannot have the ball (“s”) ...
Reflexive and Reciprocal Actions
... assign the verb to each person (1st, 2nd , 3rd, singular or plural) by making a change to the ending and/or stem. Then, you assign the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the verb. The finished conjugation results in two words. ...
... assign the verb to each person (1st, 2nd , 3rd, singular or plural) by making a change to the ending and/or stem. Then, you assign the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the verb. The finished conjugation results in two words. ...
Writing Rules 2004-05 - Mount Greylock Regional School District
... Example: Judy went to the movies yesterday. And then she went out with her friends. Corrected: Judy went to the movies yesterday, and then she went out with her friends. Better Correction: Judy went to the movies yesterday; then, she went out with her friends. (see 6B) 1K ...
... Example: Judy went to the movies yesterday. And then she went out with her friends. Corrected: Judy went to the movies yesterday, and then she went out with her friends. Better Correction: Judy went to the movies yesterday; then, she went out with her friends. (see 6B) 1K ...
MAP Breakdown Goal Performance
... o Identify Author Viewpoint; Evaluate Credibility o Follow Directions; Use Graphic Features o o o o ...
... o Identify Author Viewpoint; Evaluate Credibility o Follow Directions; Use Graphic Features o o o o ...
sample
... canis may be either masculine or feminine, depending on the sex of the dog. B. CONJUGATION ...
... canis may be either masculine or feminine, depending on the sex of the dog. B. CONJUGATION ...
2016 Midterm Review
... 8. True or False: A semicolon should be used before a conjunctive adverb like “however” or “therefore” if the adverb joins two complete thoughts. ...
... 8. True or False: A semicolon should be used before a conjunctive adverb like “however” or “therefore” if the adverb joins two complete thoughts. ...
Adjectives and Adverbs
... WHAT KIND? – – – – – – – –The beautiful, new store just opened. Locate noun: ...
... WHAT KIND? – – – – – – – –The beautiful, new store just opened. Locate noun: ...
Common Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Errors As a manager
... Common Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Errors As a manager, you will often need to write memos, letters, and reports. Therefore, being able to write clearly and succinctly is a very important skill. However, I would venture to say that keeping your writing relatively free of grammar, spelling, an ...
... Common Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Errors As a manager, you will often need to write memos, letters, and reports. Therefore, being able to write clearly and succinctly is a very important skill. However, I would venture to say that keeping your writing relatively free of grammar, spelling, an ...
Talk a Lot - English Banana
... But does sentence stress matter? It’s a difficult area – why not just leave it out? It can be a difficult concept for students to understand – particularly if their first language is not stress-timed, i.e. in their first language all the words in a sentence are spoken with equal stress. Native speak ...
... But does sentence stress matter? It’s a difficult area – why not just leave it out? It can be a difficult concept for students to understand – particularly if their first language is not stress-timed, i.e. in their first language all the words in a sentence are spoken with equal stress. Native speak ...