Complements
... 2. Information on thousands of cars is available and accessible to all visitors. 3. The display of collector’s items is sleek and huge. 4. The museum has become a historic sight and a showroom for classic cars. ...
... 2. Information on thousands of cars is available and accessible to all visitors. 3. The display of collector’s items is sleek and huge. 4. The museum has become a historic sight and a showroom for classic cars. ...
Study English - IELTS Preparation
... basic sentence structure consists of a subject and a verb. Apart from the subject and verb, other functions are: an object, a complement or an adverbial. Each of these functions plays an important part in the structure of the sentence, and follows a particular word order. Subjects The subject of the ...
... basic sentence structure consists of a subject and a verb. Apart from the subject and verb, other functions are: an object, a complement or an adverbial. Each of these functions plays an important part in the structure of the sentence, and follows a particular word order. Subjects The subject of the ...
THE FORMAL WRITTEN SENTENCE According to Sir Ernest Gowers
... As we have seen there are certain parts of verbs which are not attached to a subject. These include the infinitive and the participles. Before you go on, re-read 2.2 if you have forgotten about these parts (called the non- finite parts) of a verb. Re-read also 2.3 and 2.4 about phrases and clauses. ...
... As we have seen there are certain parts of verbs which are not attached to a subject. These include the infinitive and the participles. Before you go on, re-read 2.2 if you have forgotten about these parts (called the non- finite parts) of a verb. Re-read also 2.3 and 2.4 about phrases and clauses. ...
Def with Avoir - River Dell Regional School District
... “FICKLE” VERBS: THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR PASSE COMPOSE ...
... “FICKLE” VERBS: THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR PASSE COMPOSE ...
Chapter 10: Indirect Objects and Benefactives
... an adverbial. Structure: S + V1 + DO + V1 + adverbial (where V1 = V1) 1. Four types of adverbial in this structure A. Quantity adverbial phrase ( number + N ) B. Complex stative construction C. Locative phrase D. Directional phrase ...
... an adverbial. Structure: S + V1 + DO + V1 + adverbial (where V1 = V1) 1. Four types of adverbial in this structure A. Quantity adverbial phrase ( number + N ) B. Complex stative construction C. Locative phrase D. Directional phrase ...
Dating archaicness in Indo- European languages: various issues
... valence augmented by a second or indirect object, or an opposition of speech-act participant vs. non-participant in indirect-object marking on the verb). 27. Active verbs have more morphological variation or make more morphological distinctions than inactive verbs. 28. The morphological category of ...
... valence augmented by a second or indirect object, or an opposition of speech-act participant vs. non-participant in indirect-object marking on the verb). 27. Active verbs have more morphological variation or make more morphological distinctions than inactive verbs. 28. The morphological category of ...
Clauses
... They can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They answer the common questions where, when, how, how often, to what extent, and why. Examples: When I speak quickly, I mumble my words. I must clean the yard before I can attend the concert. ...
... They can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They answer the common questions where, when, how, how often, to what extent, and why. Examples: When I speak quickly, I mumble my words. I must clean the yard before I can attend the concert. ...
adjectives test 1.
... Verb: She painted some flowers on the wall to beautify (Make more beautiful) the room. Adjective: I bought a beautiful dress. Adverb: He sings beautifully. Rule : The adjective is correctly used with a verb when some quality of the subject rather than of the action of the verb, is to be expressed. 2 ...
... Verb: She painted some flowers on the wall to beautify (Make more beautiful) the room. Adjective: I bought a beautiful dress. Adverb: He sings beautifully. Rule : The adjective is correctly used with a verb when some quality of the subject rather than of the action of the verb, is to be expressed. 2 ...
GRAMPAL: A Morphological Processor for Spanish implemented in
... means of finite state automata appears to have led to the idea that this model is the most efficient and universal way to deal with morphology computationally. Although there exist good finite-state processors for Spanish –like [Martı́, 1986], [Meya, 1986] or [Tzoukermann & Liberman, 1990]– we think ...
... means of finite state automata appears to have led to the idea that this model is the most efficient and universal way to deal with morphology computationally. Although there exist good finite-state processors for Spanish –like [Martı́, 1986], [Meya, 1986] or [Tzoukermann & Liberman, 1990]– we think ...
Prepositions
... Not only...but also Examples exist in both Ireland and Greece. Either Edde or Jacob will enter the race. ...
... Not only...but also Examples exist in both Ireland and Greece. Either Edde or Jacob will enter the race. ...
Commas:
... when preceded by one of these seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Example: She hasn’t done her homework, but she is planning on it. ...
... when preceded by one of these seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Example: She hasn’t done her homework, but she is planning on it. ...
Name: Beach Park Sentences Type 2 Objective: In this lesson, you
... In 1990, smoking was banned on American airline flights. (Both phrases modify the verb was banned.) Common prepositions are included in the following alphabetized list; however, you will notice that some prepositions can function as other parts of speech. Your Turn Use the following examples as a gu ...
... In 1990, smoking was banned on American airline flights. (Both phrases modify the verb was banned.) Common prepositions are included in the following alphabetized list; however, you will notice that some prepositions can function as other parts of speech. Your Turn Use the following examples as a gu ...
Syntax: Structural Descriptions of Sentences
... VP-fronting (and quickly clean the carpet he did! ) VP-ellipsis (He cleaned the carpets quickly, and so did she ) Can have adjuncts before and after VP, but not in VP (He often eats beans, *he ...
... VP-fronting (and quickly clean the carpet he did! ) VP-ellipsis (He cleaned the carpets quickly, and so did she ) Can have adjuncts before and after VP, but not in VP (He often eats beans, *he ...
Direct object pronouns
... Direct object pronouns have the same gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) as the nouns they replace. They come right before the conjugated verb. ¿Devolviste los libros a la biblioteca? No, no los ...
... Direct object pronouns have the same gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) as the nouns they replace. They come right before the conjugated verb. ¿Devolviste los libros a la biblioteca? No, no los ...
Document
... 36. He hotly denied the rumour that he had been visited by the police in connection with recent crime. 37. The fact that he didn’t turn up shows that he was never really serious about coming. 38. The articles to be sold include one of the Ravel’s manuscripts. 39. We were anxious to leave. 40. My am ...
... 36. He hotly denied the rumour that he had been visited by the police in connection with recent crime. 37. The fact that he didn’t turn up shows that he was never really serious about coming. 38. The articles to be sold include one of the Ravel’s manuscripts. 39. We were anxious to leave. 40. My am ...
Gerunds and Gerund Phrases 2/18/2010
... Gerunds and Gerund Phrases A gerund is a word that might ordinarily function as a verb. A gerund is a verb form that ends in –ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. This does NOT mean that every –ing word in a sentence is a gerund; it may be a verb or a participle. A gerund phrase usually begins ...
... Gerunds and Gerund Phrases A gerund is a word that might ordinarily function as a verb. A gerund is a verb form that ends in –ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. This does NOT mean that every –ing word in a sentence is a gerund; it may be a verb or a participle. A gerund phrase usually begins ...
Clause Toolbox
... After the writer spent the day at the computer, she was very tired. If we want to know more about a cause and effect, we choose a subordinating conjunction from the CAUSE AND EFFECT box above. Because the writer spent the day at the computer, she finished her novel. If we want to know more about a c ...
... After the writer spent the day at the computer, she was very tired. If we want to know more about a cause and effect, we choose a subordinating conjunction from the CAUSE AND EFFECT box above. Because the writer spent the day at the computer, she finished her novel. If we want to know more about a c ...
Grammar Scheme of Work
... • noticing where they occur in sentences and how they are used to qualify the meaning of verbs • collecting and classifying examples of adverbs – for example for speed: swiftly, rapidly, sluggishly; or for light: brilliantly, dimly • investigating the effects of substituting adverbs in clauses or se ...
... • noticing where they occur in sentences and how they are used to qualify the meaning of verbs • collecting and classifying examples of adverbs – for example for speed: swiftly, rapidly, sluggishly; or for light: brilliantly, dimly • investigating the effects of substituting adverbs in clauses or se ...
Grammar and Punctuation Booklet
... Many nouns (countable nouns) can be singular (only one) or plural (more than one). For example sister/sisters, problem/problems, party/parties. Other nouns (mass nouns) do not normally occur in the plural. For example: butter, cotton, electricity, money, happiness. A collective noun is a word that r ...
... Many nouns (countable nouns) can be singular (only one) or plural (more than one). For example sister/sisters, problem/problems, party/parties. Other nouns (mass nouns) do not normally occur in the plural. For example: butter, cotton, electricity, money, happiness. A collective noun is a word that r ...
Quick Reference – Editing for Most Common Errors
... about being subjected to always writing 5 paragraph essays in the past, but now that we had a choice, we are complaining that we had no idea how to compose a paper. ‘sit’ and later ‘are complaining’ are in present tense, while the rest are in past. Since the personal account happened in the past, al ...
... about being subjected to always writing 5 paragraph essays in the past, but now that we had a choice, we are complaining that we had no idea how to compose a paper. ‘sit’ and later ‘are complaining’ are in present tense, while the rest are in past. Since the personal account happened in the past, al ...
Nautilus - Belle Vernon Area School District
... • Correction of a misplaced modifier A misplaced modifier occurs when the word(s) used to describe something are not placed in the sentence properly. Sometimes the modifier is simply too far away from what it describes. At other times, the modifier is placed near something else that it mistakenly de ...
... • Correction of a misplaced modifier A misplaced modifier occurs when the word(s) used to describe something are not placed in the sentence properly. Sometimes the modifier is simply too far away from what it describes. At other times, the modifier is placed near something else that it mistakenly de ...
Modifiers and How to Use Them - Student Academic Success Services
... Dangling Modifiers Dangling modifiers are word groups that do not logically modify anything in a sentence, e.g., Passing the building, the vandalism became visible. This modifier (Passing the building) does not name an actor, so readers expect it is the same as the subject of the following clause ( ...
... Dangling Modifiers Dangling modifiers are word groups that do not logically modify anything in a sentence, e.g., Passing the building, the vandalism became visible. This modifier (Passing the building) does not name an actor, so readers expect it is the same as the subject of the following clause ( ...
Unit 1
... Research and design a lesson to be presented to the class to “teach” the concepts being taught in the unit. Make a podcast for fellow students. Make a video demonstrating/explaining a grammar concept from the unit Culturally based readings/stories in English at a grade appropriate level which enhanc ...
... Research and design a lesson to be presented to the class to “teach” the concepts being taught in the unit. Make a podcast for fellow students. Make a video demonstrating/explaining a grammar concept from the unit Culturally based readings/stories in English at a grade appropriate level which enhanc ...
Unit Exam Review_5
... identify and/or provide examples of proper nouns identify and/or provide examples of different types of common nouns (singular; plural; collective; abstract) ...
... identify and/or provide examples of proper nouns identify and/or provide examples of different types of common nouns (singular; plural; collective; abstract) ...