Grammar Practice #10 (SubJ and OPs)
... In my view either of the contestants could win this round of the challenge. The verb of the sentence is “could win” The prepositional phrases have been crossed out. “Either” is the subject of the sentence. There is often a temptation in a sentence like the one above to say that “contestants” is the ...
... In my view either of the contestants could win this round of the challenge. The verb of the sentence is “could win” The prepositional phrases have been crossed out. “Either” is the subject of the sentence. There is often a temptation in a sentence like the one above to say that “contestants” is the ...
Grammar: Complements What are they? How do I find them?
... Paul = subject / built = verb / house = DO (Remember a prepositional phrase is never the direct or indirect object—”for Haley” is a prepositional phrase.) 2. mom=subject / made = verb / teachers = IO / treats = DO 3. members = subject / held = verb / party = DO 4. audience = subject / cheered = verb ...
... Paul = subject / built = verb / house = DO (Remember a prepositional phrase is never the direct or indirect object—”for Haley” is a prepositional phrase.) 2. mom=subject / made = verb / teachers = IO / treats = DO 3. members = subject / held = verb / party = DO 4. audience = subject / cheered = verb ...
A Scary Story Parts of Speech
... Spooky Conjunctions—Underline the conjunctions. 1. The witch flew on a broom and nearly hit a tree. 2. Scary goblins live in the old house, but only come out at night. 3. Susie was scared in the haunted house, yet she did not leave. 4. The vampire couldn’t decide whether to go the park or the cemet ...
... Spooky Conjunctions—Underline the conjunctions. 1. The witch flew on a broom and nearly hit a tree. 2. Scary goblins live in the old house, but only come out at night. 3. Susie was scared in the haunted house, yet she did not leave. 4. The vampire couldn’t decide whether to go the park or the cemet ...
On the first part of the journey, I was looking at all the life
... (But the humans) will give no love This is probably the trickiest lyric. Remember, in the end, song is poetry, and doesn’t always follow the conventions of writing. That tends to make what we have done difficult. When we take out all of the prepositional phrases here, we are left with Lies a heart m ...
... (But the humans) will give no love This is probably the trickiest lyric. Remember, in the end, song is poetry, and doesn’t always follow the conventions of writing. That tends to make what we have done difficult. When we take out all of the prepositional phrases here, we are left with Lies a heart m ...
Achieving Parallelism - TIP Sheets - Butte College
... structure. But effective writing is also patterned. Parallelism is the way that we pattern writing so that similar elements in a sentence are grammatically equivalent. That is, if there are two or more subjects, they are all nouns or noun phrases. If there are two or more verbs, they are all of the ...
... structure. But effective writing is also patterned. Parallelism is the way that we pattern writing so that similar elements in a sentence are grammatically equivalent. That is, if there are two or more subjects, they are all nouns or noun phrases. If there are two or more verbs, they are all of the ...
Grammar In Context Book #2, 5th edition
... There is only one way to do this; you can’t use “I amn’t) Be careful of you’re (the contraction) and your (for possessive). Be careful of we’re (the contraction), were (the past) and where ( a place). Be careful of they’re (the contraction), their (for possessive), and there ( a place, or existence) ...
... There is only one way to do this; you can’t use “I amn’t) Be careful of you’re (the contraction) and your (for possessive). Be careful of we’re (the contraction), were (the past) and where ( a place). Be careful of they’re (the contraction), their (for possessive), and there ( a place, or existence) ...
- bYTEBoss
... …more adjective clauses Even his eyes, which had been young, looked old. --- John Steinbeck, The Red Pony I began to wonder what God thought about Westley, who certainly hadn’t seen Jesus either, but who was now sitting proudly on the platform swinging his knickerbockered legs and running down ...
... …more adjective clauses Even his eyes, which had been young, looked old. --- John Steinbeck, The Red Pony I began to wonder what God thought about Westley, who certainly hadn’t seen Jesus either, but who was now sitting proudly on the platform swinging his knickerbockered legs and running down ...
Brain_Lexicon_Design..
... Sixteen low-frequency nouns and eight low-frequency verbs were chosen for use in this study. Eight of the nouns were animate and eight were inanimate. All the verbs had a K-F written frequency of 10 or below. All verbs but one had only verb meanings (one had a secondary noun meaning). Design: This s ...
... Sixteen low-frequency nouns and eight low-frequency verbs were chosen for use in this study. Eight of the nouns were animate and eight were inanimate. All the verbs had a K-F written frequency of 10 or below. All verbs but one had only verb meanings (one had a secondary noun meaning). Design: This s ...
DGP 6th Five-Day Plan Sent. 7
... A transitive verb takes a direct object. The object of the preposition follows the preposition and tells “what” or “whom.” A direct object is a noun or pronoun and is never in a prepositional phrase; it follows an action verb; you can ask yourself, “subject, verb, what?” OR “subject, verb, who ...
... A transitive verb takes a direct object. The object of the preposition follows the preposition and tells “what” or “whom.” A direct object is a noun or pronoun and is never in a prepositional phrase; it follows an action verb; you can ask yourself, “subject, verb, what?” OR “subject, verb, who ...
Pronoun Case PowerPoint
... 1. After many years of schooling, he became a doctor. 2. She remained a strong advocate for children. 3. Lassie has been a celebrity for decades. 4. Our family’s chef is Uncle Oscar. 5. It is the prizewinner. ...
... 1. After many years of schooling, he became a doctor. 2. She remained a strong advocate for children. 3. Lassie has been a celebrity for decades. 4. Our family’s chef is Uncle Oscar. 5. It is the prizewinner. ...
The Eight Parts of Speech
... Interjection- An interjection is a word that shows strong emotion. Such examples are Wow!, Ouch!, Hurray!, and Oh no! Interjections can really liven up a sentence. They help to add voice to your writing. Check this out. Whew! I am so glad to have passed my exam. The word “Whew!” shows that I am ...
... Interjection- An interjection is a word that shows strong emotion. Such examples are Wow!, Ouch!, Hurray!, and Oh no! Interjections can really liven up a sentence. They help to add voice to your writing. Check this out. Whew! I am so glad to have passed my exam. The word “Whew!” shows that I am ...
figures of speech
... giving details of physical qualities like colour and shape, and of psychological qualities like emotions, and by providing evaluate judgments. E.g. ‘some green leaves’, ‘a heavy sack’, ‘a funny film’, ‘a good story’. Adjectives specify a noun’s field of reference, i.e. the narrow the range of meanin ...
... giving details of physical qualities like colour and shape, and of psychological qualities like emotions, and by providing evaluate judgments. E.g. ‘some green leaves’, ‘a heavy sack’, ‘a funny film’, ‘a good story’. Adjectives specify a noun’s field of reference, i.e. the narrow the range of meanin ...
Subordinate Clauses
... – It is just what it sounds like—a clause that is used like an adjective. – An adjective is a modifier for a noun or pronoun. For example: The big man. – Therefore, an adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun as well. – It answers the questions “Which one?” and “What kind?” ...
... – It is just what it sounds like—a clause that is used like an adjective. – An adjective is a modifier for a noun or pronoun. For example: The big man. – Therefore, an adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun as well. – It answers the questions “Which one?” and “What kind?” ...
Problem Words and Expressions
... b. used between two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb* (a comma follows the conjunctive adverb) I would have studied my grammar; however, I didn’t really want to be taken seriously. * consequently, for example, for instance, hence, however, instead, nevertheless, otherwise, then, ...
... b. used between two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb* (a comma follows the conjunctive adverb) I would have studied my grammar; however, I didn’t really want to be taken seriously. * consequently, for example, for instance, hence, however, instead, nevertheless, otherwise, then, ...
Relative clauses SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
... - Such as (listing examples) as (in the function of) - Comparison and manner: As (+entire clause) like (+noun) - Wal-Mart is one of the largest employers in the US. In fact it’s the largest (A dire il vero) - Industry usually means productive sector. Plant, factory (are the words for the place wher ...
... - Such as (listing examples) as (in the function of) - Comparison and manner: As (+entire clause) like (+noun) - Wal-Mart is one of the largest employers in the US. In fact it’s the largest (A dire il vero) - Industry usually means productive sector. Plant, factory (are the words for the place wher ...
AAC Language Lab – Materials Overview
... will use infinitives ("to+verb") to complete statements such as "I like to play" and "I need Milo in Action to go." Bo, Max & Sally Like to Eat will show knowledge of action continuing in the present by using verbs ending in "ing" (present participle) ...
... will use infinitives ("to+verb") to complete statements such as "I like to play" and "I need Milo in Action to go." Bo, Max & Sally Like to Eat will show knowledge of action continuing in the present by using verbs ending in "ing" (present participle) ...
Phrases Packet - STUDENT
... ______________________, it is called a verbal. Although a verbal does not function as a _______________________, it still retains two characteristics of verbs: (1) It can be _______________________in different ways, and (2) it can have one or more _______________________. A verbal with modifiers or ...
... ______________________, it is called a verbal. Although a verbal does not function as a _______________________, it still retains two characteristics of verbs: (1) It can be _______________________in different ways, and (2) it can have one or more _______________________. A verbal with modifiers or ...
STYLE Presentation
... A subordinate (dependent) clause has both a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought, and cannot stand alone. Clausal openers typically begin with when, while, where, as, if, although, or because. (www.asia + b) E.g. Although Buttercup repeatedly mistreats him, Westley continues to ...
... A subordinate (dependent) clause has both a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought, and cannot stand alone. Clausal openers typically begin with when, while, where, as, if, although, or because. (www.asia + b) E.g. Although Buttercup repeatedly mistreats him, Westley continues to ...
Predicate Nouns and Linking Verbs
... Earlier, you learned that nouns can have different jobs, or functions, in a sentence. You have studied four of these jobs already: A noun can be a subject, an object of a preposition, an indirect object, or a direct object. You must remember, however, that a noun used as an object of a preposition i ...
... Earlier, you learned that nouns can have different jobs, or functions, in a sentence. You have studied four of these jobs already: A noun can be a subject, an object of a preposition, an indirect object, or a direct object. You must remember, however, that a noun used as an object of a preposition i ...
ESL-BU095 Syllabus TTH - COM-FSM
... 70% - 80% = C 60% - 70% = D Below 60% = F If you need to miss an exam, you must let me know before the exam! You can send an e-mail, or call and leave a message with one of the secretaries –there is no excuse for not notifying me. I will allow you to take the test at another time if you cannot come ...
... 70% - 80% = C 60% - 70% = D Below 60% = F If you need to miss an exam, you must let me know before the exam! You can send an e-mail, or call and leave a message with one of the secretaries –there is no excuse for not notifying me. I will allow you to take the test at another time if you cannot come ...
Preview
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More Sentence Errors
... clauses, with a comma before and after it. – Note that a conjunctive adverb is not a coordinate conjunction. Therefore, a conjunctive adverb cannot perform this grammatical connecting function. It needs help from other connecting punctuation (the period and the semicolon, namely). – Wrong E.g.: Much ...
... clauses, with a comma before and after it. – Note that a conjunctive adverb is not a coordinate conjunction. Therefore, a conjunctive adverb cannot perform this grammatical connecting function. It needs help from other connecting punctuation (the period and the semicolon, namely). – Wrong E.g.: Much ...
Emmaus Lutheran School English Language Arts Curriculum
... Students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of exit goals upon graduation. The level of proficiency of these exit goals will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what grade the student started attending Emmaus. Dem ...
... Students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of exit goals upon graduation. The level of proficiency of these exit goals will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what grade the student started attending Emmaus. Dem ...
Adjectives - Emmaus Lutheran
... Students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of exit goals upon graduation. The level of proficiency of these exit goals will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what grade the student started attending Emmaus. Dem ...
... Students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of exit goals upon graduation. The level of proficiency of these exit goals will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what grade the student started attending Emmaus. Dem ...