Chapter 15: Clauses
... thought and cannot stand alone in a sentence. Subordinate clauses must be joined to an independent clause. Subordinate clauses can appear anywhere in a sentence. Subordinate clauses often contain complements, modifiers, or both. ...
... thought and cannot stand alone in a sentence. Subordinate clauses must be joined to an independent clause. Subordinate clauses can appear anywhere in a sentence. Subordinate clauses often contain complements, modifiers, or both. ...
Inclusives
... The paper which he took from me cost me RM 5.00 a piece. The paper that he used was bought from the supermarket. The cat which ate the mice belonged to my neighbour. ...
... The paper which he took from me cost me RM 5.00 a piece. The paper that he used was bought from the supermarket. The cat which ate the mice belonged to my neighbour. ...
sentences
... Here are three important points to know about compound sentences: 1. A comma and a coordinating conjunction connect the two halves of a compound sentence. 2. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in English: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. 3. Do not confuse a compound sentence with a simple sen ...
... Here are three important points to know about compound sentences: 1. A comma and a coordinating conjunction connect the two halves of a compound sentence. 2. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in English: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. 3. Do not confuse a compound sentence with a simple sen ...
A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more
... Rule #5: Use commas to set off clauses that start with which (a nonessential subordinate clause). Rule #6: Don’t use commas to set off clauses that start with that (an essential subordinate clause). On page 29, sentences #17 - #24, underline the subordinate clause in each sentence. Then, circle ...
... Rule #5: Use commas to set off clauses that start with which (a nonessential subordinate clause). Rule #6: Don’t use commas to set off clauses that start with that (an essential subordinate clause). On page 29, sentences #17 - #24, underline the subordinate clause in each sentence. Then, circle ...
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
... 2. ______two or more complete sentences incorrectly punctuated as if they were one. 3. _____ consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. 4. _____ A independent clause that includes a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. 5. _____two or more se ...
... 2. ______two or more complete sentences incorrectly punctuated as if they were one. 3. _____ consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. 4. _____ A independent clause that includes a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. 5. _____two or more se ...
Complex Sentence
... • A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator. The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. (Helpful hint: The first letter of each of the coordinators spells FANBOYS.) Except for very short sentences, coordinators are always preceded by a comma ...
... • A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator. The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. (Helpful hint: The first letter of each of the coordinators spells FANBOYS.) Except for very short sentences, coordinators are always preceded by a comma ...
Gerunds and Gerund Phrases - CMS-Grade8-ELA-Reading-2010
... enjoyment by adding dramatic action to the game. ...
... enjoyment by adding dramatic action to the game. ...
The Subject between Albanian and English Language
... In the following, the subject and predicate components of the declarative sentence will be treated. The grammatical subject occupies the first place in the sentence pattern and agrees with the finite of the predicate in number and person, its case is basically the nominative: Stufa ngroh dhomën. The ...
... In the following, the subject and predicate components of the declarative sentence will be treated. The grammatical subject occupies the first place in the sentence pattern and agrees with the finite of the predicate in number and person, its case is basically the nominative: Stufa ngroh dhomën. The ...
Sentence structure
... autograph, Isadora Duncan, she would not separate the two parts of her name with a comma. If she were filling out a form in directory style, however, she would separate the two parts of her name with a comma, like this: Duncan, Isadora. Thus, when punctuating a complex sentence which contains an adv ...
... autograph, Isadora Duncan, she would not separate the two parts of her name with a comma. If she were filling out a form in directory style, however, she would separate the two parts of her name with a comma, like this: Duncan, Isadora. Thus, when punctuating a complex sentence which contains an adv ...
grammar4sentenceparts
... sentence is about. Complete subject: the simple subject and all of its modifiers. Notice that only subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they) can be subjects. Compound subject: a compound subject is a multiple subject: more than one noun or pronoun is used as a multiple subject of the ...
... sentence is about. Complete subject: the simple subject and all of its modifiers. Notice that only subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they) can be subjects. Compound subject: a compound subject is a multiple subject: more than one noun or pronoun is used as a multiple subject of the ...
PowerPoint - Ms. Emily Mullins
... that completes the meaning. Compound sentence: consists of two independent clauses joined by (a) a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or (b) a semicolon. Note: Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Complex sentence: consists of one independent clause and at least o ...
... that completes the meaning. Compound sentence: consists of two independent clauses joined by (a) a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or (b) a semicolon. Note: Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Complex sentence: consists of one independent clause and at least o ...
Progression in Vocabulary
... The difference between structures typical of informal speech and structures appropriate for formal speech and writing (such as the use of question tags, e.g. He’s your friend, isn’t he?, or the use of the subjunctive in some very formal writing and speech) Alan Peat sentences to explore… DE:DE sente ...
... The difference between structures typical of informal speech and structures appropriate for formal speech and writing (such as the use of question tags, e.g. He’s your friend, isn’t he?, or the use of the subjunctive in some very formal writing and speech) Alan Peat sentences to explore… DE:DE sente ...
CHAPTER 7
... OBJECTIVE For whom are we waiting? [Whom is the object of the preposition For.] Whom did Evan call? [Whom is the direct object of the verb phrase did call.] Sometimes, the words who, whom, whoever, and whomever are used at the beginning of subordinate clauses. (As you may remember, a subordinate cla ...
... OBJECTIVE For whom are we waiting? [Whom is the object of the preposition For.] Whom did Evan call? [Whom is the direct object of the verb phrase did call.] Sometimes, the words who, whom, whoever, and whomever are used at the beginning of subordinate clauses. (As you may remember, a subordinate cla ...
Color Coded Signs (MS Word)
... If you remove the second white part – do you still have a complete sentence? No. This is called a subordinate clause Sometimes we call it a dependent clause – it depends on the second part to be complete. Can you bounce the orange / white part to the back of the sentence? That tells you that ...
... If you remove the second white part – do you still have a complete sentence? No. This is called a subordinate clause Sometimes we call it a dependent clause – it depends on the second part to be complete. Can you bounce the orange / white part to the back of the sentence? That tells you that ...
Steps to Find the Simple Predicate 1. What is the main action word
... 1. What is the main action word (verb) in the sentence? The small, grey, brave mouse had run across the floor past the sneaky cat. See it? That’s right; the main verb is “run”! We might be tempted to just circle “run” and call it our simple predicate. HOWEVER, before we do that, we need to check tha ...
... 1. What is the main action word (verb) in the sentence? The small, grey, brave mouse had run across the floor past the sneaky cat. See it? That’s right; the main verb is “run”! We might be tempted to just circle “run” and call it our simple predicate. HOWEVER, before we do that, we need to check tha ...
Phrases
... 2) Lauren, her mouth watering, waited for the pasta to cool before taking a bite. 3) The players staggered into the locker room defeated, their faces showing disappointment. In the first sentence, the absolute phrase modifies the entire independent clause Alex earned an A in the class. Likewise, the ...
... 2) Lauren, her mouth watering, waited for the pasta to cool before taking a bite. 3) The players staggered into the locker room defeated, their faces showing disappointment. In the first sentence, the absolute phrase modifies the entire independent clause Alex earned an A in the class. Likewise, the ...
Relative clauses Relative clauses are of three types: restrictive, non
... This is not possible with wh items (which), you cannot delete the preposition When can replace in/on which (20) The day when they arrived Where can replace at/in which (21) The place where they are staying Why can replace for which (22) The reason why I tell you this… Neither that nor zero can be us ...
... This is not possible with wh items (which), you cannot delete the preposition When can replace in/on which (20) The day when they arrived Where can replace at/in which (21) The place where they are staying Why can replace for which (22) The reason why I tell you this… Neither that nor zero can be us ...
Linguistics/Grammar - bergenimpact
... ◦ Punctuating adjective clauses can be tricky. For each sentence, you will have to decide if the adjective clause is essential or nonessential and then use commas accordingly. ◦ Essential clauses do not require commas. An adjective clause is essential when you need the information it provides. Look ...
... ◦ Punctuating adjective clauses can be tricky. For each sentence, you will have to decide if the adjective clause is essential or nonessential and then use commas accordingly. ◦ Essential clauses do not require commas. An adjective clause is essential when you need the information it provides. Look ...
dependent clause
... A nonessential clause or phrase adds extra information to a sentence. This information can be eliminated from the sentence without influencing the meaning of the sentence. ...
... A nonessential clause or phrase adds extra information to a sentence. This information can be eliminated from the sentence without influencing the meaning of the sentence. ...
Complex Sentences in African Languages
... The essential function of the Aorist is to point at a deficit in referential value. The mood‐aspect‐tense determinations are not sufficient for the clause to have a proper referential value. In order for the clause to be a proper speech unit (French énoncé), it needs to be complete ...
... The essential function of the Aorist is to point at a deficit in referential value. The mood‐aspect‐tense determinations are not sufficient for the clause to have a proper referential value. In order for the clause to be a proper speech unit (French énoncé), it needs to be complete ...
The Noun Clause
... Show us what you bought. [The introductory word what is the direct object in the noun clause—you bought what. The entire clause is the direct object of the verb show.] What you learn is your decision. [The introductory word what is the direct object in the noun clause—you learn what. The entire clau ...
... Show us what you bought. [The introductory word what is the direct object in the noun clause—you bought what. The entire clause is the direct object of the verb show.] What you learn is your decision. [The introductory word what is the direct object in the noun clause—you learn what. The entire clau ...
Participles and Participial Phrases A participle is a verb form used
... occur in phrases that function as adjectives. A participial phrase is a phrase containing a participle and any objects or modifiers of that participle. Check out the participial phrases italicized in each sentence below. 1. Sneaking around like a thief, my brother found the secret password. 2. The g ...
... occur in phrases that function as adjectives. A participial phrase is a phrase containing a participle and any objects or modifiers of that participle. Check out the participial phrases italicized in each sentence below. 1. Sneaking around like a thief, my brother found the secret password. 2. The g ...