1. Constituency and Constructions Construction
... Construction that typically has a noun or a pronoun as its head – (the central constituent that the phrase is built around) – any other constituents are modifiers – (they tell us something about it – modify) Certain nouns can occur by themselves (e.g. without any determiners) – proper nouns, plural ...
... Construction that typically has a noun or a pronoun as its head – (the central constituent that the phrase is built around) – any other constituents are modifiers – (they tell us something about it – modify) Certain nouns can occur by themselves (e.g. without any determiners) – proper nouns, plural ...
packet - Ms. Bessette`s English
... clause) cannot stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a subordinate clause. ex. Because of the paper, I can’t finish my other homework. Independent Clause: An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own, by itself. It does not need to be joined to any other clauses, because it contain ...
... clause) cannot stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a subordinate clause. ex. Because of the paper, I can’t finish my other homework. Independent Clause: An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own, by itself. It does not need to be joined to any other clauses, because it contain ...
notes for all brushstrokes
... An equally powerful brush stroke that also adds to the action of an image is the absolute. A absolute is a two-word combination- a noun and an ing or ed verb added to a sentence. Instead of writing “The cat climbed the tree,” you can add two absolutes to give it detail: “Claws digging, feet kicking, ...
... An equally powerful brush stroke that also adds to the action of an image is the absolute. A absolute is a two-word combination- a noun and an ing or ed verb added to a sentence. Instead of writing “The cat climbed the tree,” you can add two absolutes to give it detail: “Claws digging, feet kicking, ...
Predicate Adjectives and Predicate Nominatives
... the action of the sentence or that is the “state of being” expressed in the sentence by “be” verbs (is, am, was, were, be, been, etc.), some sensory verbs (taste, smell, sound, feel, look, etc.) and some verbs expressing condition (become, seem, stay, grow, remain, etc.). A linking verb is different ...
... the action of the sentence or that is the “state of being” expressed in the sentence by “be” verbs (is, am, was, were, be, been, etc.), some sensory verbs (taste, smell, sound, feel, look, etc.) and some verbs expressing condition (become, seem, stay, grow, remain, etc.). A linking verb is different ...
Sentence_Correction
... thing. Indefinite Pronouns- all, everyone, each, somebody and something. They do not refer to any particular thing or person Three specific pronoun errors: 1. Pronoun and Antecedent agreement: Pronouns must agree in gender, number, and person with their antecedent. Ex. The man lost his wallet. If yo ...
... thing. Indefinite Pronouns- all, everyone, each, somebody and something. They do not refer to any particular thing or person Three specific pronoun errors: 1. Pronoun and Antecedent agreement: Pronouns must agree in gender, number, and person with their antecedent. Ex. The man lost his wallet. If yo ...
English – Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation Much of this work
... typical of informal speech and structures appropriate for formal speech and writing including using the subjunctive Use of the perfect form of verbs to mark relationships of time and cause Year 6 statutory Revision requirement ...
... typical of informal speech and structures appropriate for formal speech and writing including using the subjunctive Use of the perfect form of verbs to mark relationships of time and cause Year 6 statutory Revision requirement ...
Comma Tip 3 - Grammar Bytes!
... On my seventh birthday, my family and I spent the day at Busch Gardens, where I saw my first elephant . [Concluding nonessential clause] "Your sister needs to dump her loser boyfriend ," my mother asserted. [Concluding speaker tag] Usually, subordinate clauses and participle phrases require no punct ...
... On my seventh birthday, my family and I spent the day at Busch Gardens, where I saw my first elephant . [Concluding nonessential clause] "Your sister needs to dump her loser boyfriend ," my mother asserted. [Concluding speaker tag] Usually, subordinate clauses and participle phrases require no punct ...
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree EXERCISES A. Underline the
... can perform anywhere from a theater in a large _____________(place) to a table in your ________________(place). How do puppets come alive? A skilled _______________(person) gives the ______________(things) movement and ________________ (thing). Just one other thing is necessary; that’s an __________ ...
... can perform anywhere from a theater in a large _____________(place) to a table in your ________________(place). How do puppets come alive? A skilled _______________(person) gives the ______________(things) movement and ________________ (thing). Just one other thing is necessary; that’s an __________ ...
Word
... We use the present tense of the auxiliary verb have (Unit 17) before the past participle form (Unit ...
... We use the present tense of the auxiliary verb have (Unit 17) before the past participle form (Unit ...
Espanol 1 Capitulo 2 Vocabulario 1 Describing People
... ------lo (him,you formal male los (them/you all it, masculine) all male, mixed) ...
... ------lo (him,you formal male los (them/you all it, masculine) all male, mixed) ...
unpack your adjectives
... instance, when you do try to define a preposition like "in" or "between" or "on," you invariably use your hands to show how something is situated in relationship to something else. Prepositions are nearly always combined with other words in structures called prepositional phrases. Prepositional phra ...
... instance, when you do try to define a preposition like "in" or "between" or "on," you invariably use your hands to show how something is situated in relationship to something else. Prepositions are nearly always combined with other words in structures called prepositional phrases. Prepositional phra ...
prepositional, appositive
... used in almost every way that a noun can be used: subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, object of a preposition, appositive. The gerund phrase consists of the gerund, its modifiers and complements. ...
... used in almost every way that a noun can be used: subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, object of a preposition, appositive. The gerund phrase consists of the gerund, its modifiers and complements. ...
PRONOUNS
... (second person), or the one spoken about (third person). There are three cases: nominative, objective, and possessive. The way a pronoun is used in a sentence determines its case. Subject and predicate pronouns use the nominative case. Object pronouns use the objective case. Possessive pronouns use ...
... (second person), or the one spoken about (third person). There are three cases: nominative, objective, and possessive. The way a pronoun is used in a sentence determines its case. Subject and predicate pronouns use the nominative case. Object pronouns use the objective case. Possessive pronouns use ...
What does the structural analysis of the word
... The second thing a noun can act as is a direct object. The noun that follows an action verb and shows "whom or what" is the direct object. Ex. The sixth graders completed their Aztec projects. The third thing a noun can act as is an indirect object. Indirect objects may be found in between the actio ...
... The second thing a noun can act as is a direct object. The noun that follows an action verb and shows "whom or what" is the direct object. Ex. The sixth graders completed their Aztec projects. The third thing a noun can act as is an indirect object. Indirect objects may be found in between the actio ...
Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School
... After conjunctions of time such as 'while', 'when', 'before', 'after', 'on' and 'upon', we may use a participle or participle phrase if both clauses share the same subject. e.g. They always watch television while eating dinner. After finishing lunch, George helped his mother with the housework. 4. ...
... After conjunctions of time such as 'while', 'when', 'before', 'after', 'on' and 'upon', we may use a participle or participle phrase if both clauses share the same subject. e.g. They always watch television while eating dinner. After finishing lunch, George helped his mother with the housework. 4. ...
Participles: “-ing” and “-ed” Endings
... ball” is the distinguishing adjective for the boy; without it, we wouldn’t know which boy was being referred to, so we don’t use commas around it. In the other example, the participial phrase is a secondary adjective, so we do use commas. In the following example, commas are used to indicate non-ess ...
... ball” is the distinguishing adjective for the boy; without it, we wouldn’t know which boy was being referred to, so we don’t use commas around it. In the other example, the participial phrase is a secondary adjective, so we do use commas. In the following example, commas are used to indicate non-ess ...
Syntactical Structures, Units of Meaning, and hints for Punctuation
... range of ways, as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Infinitive phrases may also have appropriate internal punctuation. To walk in the paths of glory was the young duck’s goal. {Functioning as a noun; subject.} Jakey was trying to solve the geometry theorem. {Functioning as a noun; direct object.} The di ...
... range of ways, as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Infinitive phrases may also have appropriate internal punctuation. To walk in the paths of glory was the young duck’s goal. {Functioning as a noun; subject.} Jakey was trying to solve the geometry theorem. {Functioning as a noun; direct object.} The di ...
Pronoun Jeopardy
... In order to help decide if you use WHO or WHOM, you should : 1. Turn the question into a statement. 2. Answer the question in your own words. ...
... In order to help decide if you use WHO or WHOM, you should : 1. Turn the question into a statement. 2. Answer the question in your own words. ...
Nine Types of English Pronouns
... yourselves them their theirs themselves Personal Pronouns stand for persons and are characterized by “person”. 1st person, (I, we), 2nd person (you), 3rd person (he, she, it, they). Note that in the chart above the form changes depending on how the pronouns is used – subject or object Possessive Pro ...
... yourselves them their theirs themselves Personal Pronouns stand for persons and are characterized by “person”. 1st person, (I, we), 2nd person (you), 3rd person (he, she, it, they). Note that in the chart above the form changes depending on how the pronouns is used – subject or object Possessive Pro ...
text-only
... the role the word plays in a sentence. Here are three other terms that refer to specific types of words. Gerunds In English, you can add ing onto a verb to create a noun. For example, in the sentence Fishing is boring, fishing is a noun. When you use a word that is usually a verb after a preposition ...
... the role the word plays in a sentence. Here are three other terms that refer to specific types of words. Gerunds In English, you can add ing onto a verb to create a noun. For example, in the sentence Fishing is boring, fishing is a noun. When you use a word that is usually a verb after a preposition ...
Grammar - Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
... when space is a consideration; otherwise use that is, in other words, or equivalent. If used, include a comma after the last period. (note that “i.e.” does not have the same meaning as “e.g.”) ...
... when space is a consideration; otherwise use that is, in other words, or equivalent. If used, include a comma after the last period. (note that “i.e.” does not have the same meaning as “e.g.”) ...
WORD CHOICE & FORM for TOEIC TEST
... In word choice, how well you understand many kinds of grammar are tested. Your knowledge of vocabulary is also tested. You will see many commonly confused words. The right answer may be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition or conjunction. The questions with four answers listed are related in ...
... In word choice, how well you understand many kinds of grammar are tested. Your knowledge of vocabulary is also tested. You will see many commonly confused words. The right answer may be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition or conjunction. The questions with four answers listed are related in ...
8 Parts of Speech PPT
... -Definition: A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea, and is capitalized. -Examples: Holt Handbook, Lumberton Senior High School, Mac computer, IPhone, and Jansport backpack. ...
... -Definition: A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea, and is capitalized. -Examples: Holt Handbook, Lumberton Senior High School, Mac computer, IPhone, and Jansport backpack. ...
Grammar at a Glance Job Aid
... Either Mrs. Bain or several legislators will use their influence. ...
... Either Mrs. Bain or several legislators will use their influence. ...
Grammar at a Glance Job Aid
... Either Mrs. Bain or several legislators will use their influence. ...
... Either Mrs. Bain or several legislators will use their influence. ...