GRAMMAR NOTES
... The purpose of an exclamatory sentence is to express strong feeling. It begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation point. Example: I aced the test! (exclamation) An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Its subject is not stated directly, but is understood to be you. ...
... The purpose of an exclamatory sentence is to express strong feeling. It begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation point. Example: I aced the test! (exclamation) An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Its subject is not stated directly, but is understood to be you. ...
15 Tips to Improve Your Conventions and Sentence Fluency
... score on your use of sentences, you need to be able to properly combine different types of clauses in different ways. The two basic clauses you need to know how to use are independent clauses and dependent clauses. Independent Clauses o Independent clauses contain both a subject and a verb and do ...
... score on your use of sentences, you need to be able to properly combine different types of clauses in different ways. The two basic clauses you need to know how to use are independent clauses and dependent clauses. Independent Clauses o Independent clauses contain both a subject and a verb and do ...
NOUNS: PERSON, PLACE, THING, (IDEA) PART OF SPEECH
... [Independent clause] ; [independent clause] . Examples: The gods thundered in the heavens; the mortals below cowered in fear. The bank robber dodged the bullet; Joey was shot seventeen times in the tibia. Susan appreciated the flowers; a Corvette would be a finer gift. In the examples above, you can ...
... [Independent clause] ; [independent clause] . Examples: The gods thundered in the heavens; the mortals below cowered in fear. The bank robber dodged the bullet; Joey was shot seventeen times in the tibia. Susan appreciated the flowers; a Corvette would be a finer gift. In the examples above, you can ...
LGC Grammar Packet Choi
... same way, they expand nouns with adjectives, adjectival phrases, and adjectival clauses. Adjectives precede the noun they modify; adjectival phrases and clauses come after. Sometimes nouns can act as modifiers of other nouns, in which case they precede the noun they are modifying. Skillful writers s ...
... same way, they expand nouns with adjectives, adjectival phrases, and adjectival clauses. Adjectives precede the noun they modify; adjectival phrases and clauses come after. Sometimes nouns can act as modifiers of other nouns, in which case they precede the noun they are modifying. Skillful writers s ...
Endocentric（向心结构）
... SUBORDINATE constructions (主从结构) Coordinate construction: 1) there are more than one head 2) all are capable of serving as the head Subordinate constructions: There is only one head, with the head being dominant and the other constituents dependent. ...
... SUBORDINATE constructions (主从结构) Coordinate construction: 1) there are more than one head 2) all are capable of serving as the head Subordinate constructions: There is only one head, with the head being dominant and the other constituents dependent. ...
Rainbow Grammar - Holgate Primary
... unless, until, whenever, wherever Relative pronoun: that, when, which, where, who, whose ...
... unless, until, whenever, wherever Relative pronoun: that, when, which, where, who, whose ...
Subject, Verb, Object - Simpson`s Basic English
... A complete simple sentence is composed of a subject, a verb, and sometimes an object – always in the SVO order. A complete simple sentence can also be called an “independent clause.” It forms a complete thought A partial simple sentence can also be called a “dependent clause.” It has a subject and v ...
... A complete simple sentence is composed of a subject, a verb, and sometimes an object – always in the SVO order. A complete simple sentence can also be called an “independent clause.” It forms a complete thought A partial simple sentence can also be called a “dependent clause.” It has a subject and v ...
UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PEREIRA FACULTAD DE
... the fundamentals of the English grammar component included in the previous courses (basic through advanced) of the program. 2. General goal. The course attempts to provide the student with an analysis of some complex grammatical structures, as well as an ample opportunity to practice using them, wit ...
... the fundamentals of the English grammar component included in the previous courses (basic through advanced) of the program. 2. General goal. The course attempts to provide the student with an analysis of some complex grammatical structures, as well as an ample opportunity to practice using them, wit ...
ppt
... Can we make a list of (say) 3-grams that combine into all the grammatical sentences of English? Ok, how about only the grammatical sentences? How about all and only? ...
... Can we make a list of (say) 3-grams that combine into all the grammatical sentences of English? Ok, how about only the grammatical sentences? How about all and only? ...
GRMR 2 - Clause Analysis Clause is a group of words containing a
... A. Independent Clauses / Main Clauses Independent clauses / main clauses can stand by themselves as complete sentences. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes complete sense. Examples: 1. The letters are types and the files are in order In the above example, there are two ...
... A. Independent Clauses / Main Clauses Independent clauses / main clauses can stand by themselves as complete sentences. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes complete sense. Examples: 1. The letters are types and the files are in order In the above example, there are two ...
Grammar notes from Friday, October 30th
... questions: What kind? How many? or Which one? Example: Diane felt manipulated by her beagle Santana, whose big, brown eyes pleaded for another cookie. Example: Growling ferociously, the two dogs competed for the hardboiled egg that bounced across the kitchen floor. Example: Please write your own exa ...
... questions: What kind? How many? or Which one? Example: Diane felt manipulated by her beagle Santana, whose big, brown eyes pleaded for another cookie. Example: Growling ferociously, the two dogs competed for the hardboiled egg that bounced across the kitchen floor. Example: Please write your own exa ...
Parts of a Sentence
... consider or make such as call, keep, name, find, choose, elect, appoint, paint, color, and render. My grandpa considers the Steelers to be exquisite. He called them the best team in the league. (or considered them to be the best team) The Supreme Court’s decision rendered public school segregati ...
... consider or make such as call, keep, name, find, choose, elect, appoint, paint, color, and render. My grandpa considers the Steelers to be exquisite. He called them the best team in the league. (or considered them to be the best team) The Supreme Court’s decision rendered public school segregati ...
File - Miss Arney`s English Classes
... Sentences consist of two basic parts: subjects and predicates. The subject tells whom or what the sentence or clause is about, and the predicate tells something about the subject. Notice in the following examples that the subject may come before or after the predicate or between parts of the predica ...
... Sentences consist of two basic parts: subjects and predicates. The subject tells whom or what the sentence or clause is about, and the predicate tells something about the subject. Notice in the following examples that the subject may come before or after the predicate or between parts of the predica ...
The Top 24 Grammatical Terms
... The part of speech (or word class) that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Example: “Send this pestilent, traitorous, cow-hearted, yeasty codpiece to the brig.” (Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 2007) 3. Adverb The part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. ...
... The part of speech (or word class) that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Example: “Send this pestilent, traitorous, cow-hearted, yeasty codpiece to the brig.” (Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 2007) 3. Adverb The part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. ...
Sample test 2 KEY - English and American Studies at Sofia University
... animate subjects allow such a reading too. The ambiguity is then decided by the immediate context. In this case, the paraphrase It is possible for these traits to be detrimental at times is acceptable. It is a special case of the ‘possibility’ meaning of the verb can since what is implied is that th ...
... animate subjects allow such a reading too. The ambiguity is then decided by the immediate context. In this case, the paraphrase It is possible for these traits to be detrimental at times is acceptable. It is a special case of the ‘possibility’ meaning of the verb can since what is implied is that th ...
Complements: Direct Objects - VIP
... One kind of subject complement is the predicate nominative. A second kind of subject complement is the predicate adjective. Like the predicate nominative, the predicate adjective is linked to the subject of the sentence by a linking verb. While a predicate nominative must be a noun or pronoun, a pre ...
... One kind of subject complement is the predicate nominative. A second kind of subject complement is the predicate adjective. Like the predicate nominative, the predicate adjective is linked to the subject of the sentence by a linking verb. While a predicate nominative must be a noun or pronoun, a pre ...
Understanding Syntax
... Definition: Placing two ideas (words or pictures) side by side so that their closeness creates a new, often ironic meaning. Simply put – by placing comparative or contrasting words, images, or phrases together in a sentence, the author brings attention to some aspect otherwise overlooked. Example: a ...
... Definition: Placing two ideas (words or pictures) side by side so that their closeness creates a new, often ironic meaning. Simply put – by placing comparative or contrasting words, images, or phrases together in a sentence, the author brings attention to some aspect otherwise overlooked. Example: a ...
10 Complements
... A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. The stale kawa tasted tepid and flavorless. Here, tepid and flavorless describe kawa, follow the linking verb tasted, and form a compound predicate adjective. As you recall, these form relatively weak senten ...
... A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. The stale kawa tasted tepid and flavorless. Here, tepid and flavorless describe kawa, follow the linking verb tasted, and form a compound predicate adjective. As you recall, these form relatively weak senten ...
ClausesPhrasesReview
... though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, while. 4. Located: Sentence opener, subject-verb split, sentence closer 5. Punctuation: a. Sent. Opener—Place a comma after the clause Example: After he got himself under control, he apologized. b. Sub-Verb Split—Place a comma before and after the clause ...
... though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, while. 4. Located: Sentence opener, subject-verb split, sentence closer 5. Punctuation: a. Sent. Opener—Place a comma after the clause Example: After he got himself under control, he apologized. b. Sub-Verb Split—Place a comma before and after the clause ...
2) The Complex Sentence
... the five main sentence elements, (S, V, O, C or A.) The two elements that are obligatory are S (subject) and V (verb). The verb phrase must be finite,- that is, there must be one finite verb expressing tense or aspect (temporal relationship), and concord with the subject. E.g. “If I come tomorrow…” ...
... the five main sentence elements, (S, V, O, C or A.) The two elements that are obligatory are S (subject) and V (verb). The verb phrase must be finite,- that is, there must be one finite verb expressing tense or aspect (temporal relationship), and concord with the subject. E.g. “If I come tomorrow…” ...
Daily Grammar Practice
... starts adv. dependent clauses (and therefore must be followed by subject and verb) after, since, before, while, because, although, so that, if, when, whenever, as, even though, until, unless, as if, etc. ...
... starts adv. dependent clauses (and therefore must be followed by subject and verb) after, since, before, while, because, although, so that, if, when, whenever, as, even though, until, unless, as if, etc. ...
Endocentric（向心结构）
... SUBORDINATE constructions (主从结构) Coordinate construction: 1) there are more than one head 2) all are capable of serving as the head Subordinate constructions: There is only one head, with the head being dominant and the other constituents dependent. ...
... SUBORDINATE constructions (主从结构) Coordinate construction: 1) there are more than one head 2) all are capable of serving as the head Subordinate constructions: There is only one head, with the head being dominant and the other constituents dependent. ...
Kinds of Sentences
... The verb is missing. What are Mr. Long and the Spirit Choir doing? A subordinate clause—also called a dependent clause--has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and does not form a complete sentence. It will instead make a reader want additional information to finish the thou ...
... The verb is missing. What are Mr. Long and the Spirit Choir doing? A subordinate clause—also called a dependent clause--has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and does not form a complete sentence. It will instead make a reader want additional information to finish the thou ...
Types of Subordinate Clauses
... Are you ready to learn about the subordinate clause? You can also call thesedependent clauses. Let's start by talking about the definition of a clause. A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. Subjects tell us whom or what a sentence is about and verbs tell us what the subject is or d ...
... Are you ready to learn about the subordinate clause? You can also call thesedependent clauses. Let's start by talking about the definition of a clause. A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. Subjects tell us whom or what a sentence is about and verbs tell us what the subject is or d ...