AP Eng Lang & Comp Week 1 Lesson 1
... COMBINING SENTENCES When possible, combine two or more sentences into a single, effective, well-written sentence. We may do this when sentences are closely related in meaning and belong together, and because it is boring to read a series of short sentences that have a similar structure. When we tal ...
... COMBINING SENTENCES When possible, combine two or more sentences into a single, effective, well-written sentence. We may do this when sentences are closely related in meaning and belong together, and because it is boring to read a series of short sentences that have a similar structure. When we tal ...
Noun Clauses
... He has a chain which is made of gold. Subject (which) Predicate (is made of gold) ...
... He has a chain which is made of gold. Subject (which) Predicate (is made of gold) ...
the clause - East Penn School District
... Modifies a noun or a pronoun Always follows the noun or pronoun that it ...
... Modifies a noun or a pronoun Always follows the noun or pronoun that it ...
Writing Targets
... Wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs. Use paragraphs to ...
... Wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs. Use paragraphs to ...
Gerunds and Participles and Appositives
... Concepts to be Covered Before & During High School The Common Core states that “throughout 7th grade, students should develop the ability to explain the function phrases and clauses and their specific function in sentences. Also, they should develop the ability to choose among different clause confi ...
... Concepts to be Covered Before & During High School The Common Core states that “throughout 7th grade, students should develop the ability to explain the function phrases and clauses and their specific function in sentences. Also, they should develop the ability to choose among different clause confi ...
DEPENDENT USES OF THE SUBJUNCTIVE
... VERB OF ASKING +INTERROGATIVE+ SUBJUNCTIVE VIR ROGAT UBI AMBULARES THE MAN ASKS WHERE ARE YOU WALKING. THERE WILL NOT BE A QUESTION MARK! ...
... VERB OF ASKING +INTERROGATIVE+ SUBJUNCTIVE VIR ROGAT UBI AMBULARES THE MAN ASKS WHERE ARE YOU WALKING. THERE WILL NOT BE A QUESTION MARK! ...
The Construction of the Sentence
... • The term “direct object” refers to a noun or pronoun that is directly receiving action. Ask yourself “who or what is receiving the action”? “They named him” (Who did they name? They named him). ...
... • The term “direct object” refers to a noun or pronoun that is directly receiving action. Ask yourself “who or what is receiving the action”? “They named him” (Who did they name? They named him). ...
Improving Sentence Style
... and playing hockey. [two nouns and a phrase] I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and hockey. [three nouns] Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debating team, and band. [two phrases and a noun] Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the ...
... and playing hockey. [two nouns and a phrase] I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and hockey. [three nouns] Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debating team, and band. [two phrases and a noun] Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the ...
Chapter 1: The Sentence and Its Parts
... Example: The sun is high put on some sunblock. Comma splice – two or more sentences joined together with only a comma. Example: The sun is high, put on some sunblock. ...
... Example: The sun is high put on some sunblock. Comma splice – two or more sentences joined together with only a comma. Example: The sun is high, put on some sunblock. ...
File
... 2. Lois lowry is born in Honolulu Hawaii in 1937, and lived in japan as a teenager. Circle the simple subject and underline the complete subject of this sentence. 3. Her beautiful, soft velvet coat was also very warm. Is this sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory? 4. There ...
... 2. Lois lowry is born in Honolulu Hawaii in 1937, and lived in japan as a teenager. Circle the simple subject and underline the complete subject of this sentence. 3. Her beautiful, soft velvet coat was also very warm. Is this sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory? 4. There ...
Eng 106 writing pack CHAPTER 2
... noun, write all the following items as nouns also. If the first item is an -ing word, make all the others -ing words. If it is an adverb clause, make all the others adverb clauses. ...
... noun, write all the following items as nouns also. If the first item is an -ing word, make all the others -ing words. If it is an adverb clause, make all the others adverb clauses. ...
Summer Reading Packet
... when school begins. (Participial phrase is underlined. There may be a series of participial phrases preceding the subject, and all of them will be considered Rule 5.) Rule 6. Mrs. Cooper, hoping all freshmen will complete the year with many successes, asks students to come prepared when school begin ...
... when school begins. (Participial phrase is underlined. There may be a series of participial phrases preceding the subject, and all of them will be considered Rule 5.) Rule 6. Mrs. Cooper, hoping all freshmen will complete the year with many successes, asks students to come prepared when school begin ...
Phrases and Clauses - Walton College of Business
... The American hero Paul Revere is credited with spreading a message about the British. The message warned people that the British were about to attack the colonies and explained the methods they would use. ...
... The American hero Paul Revere is credited with spreading a message about the British. The message warned people that the British were about to attack the colonies and explained the methods they would use. ...
Grammar Reference Book
... [What he said]S [will be remembered]V As we have said earlier, the subject is most commonly a noun (or noun phrase). But it is not the only possibility (as you may have noticed in the last sentence). ...
... [What he said]S [will be remembered]V As we have said earlier, the subject is most commonly a noun (or noun phrase). But it is not the only possibility (as you may have noticed in the last sentence). ...
Unit 7: Simple Sentences
... [What he said]S [will be remembered]V As we have said earlier, the subject is most commonly a noun (or noun phrase). But it is not the only possibility (as you may have noticed in the last sentence). ...
... [What he said]S [will be remembered]V As we have said earlier, the subject is most commonly a noun (or noun phrase). But it is not the only possibility (as you may have noticed in the last sentence). ...
DGP-Sentence-List
... Adverb - modifies adjectives (really cute), verbs (run quickly), and other adverbs (very easily) - tells How? When? Where? To what extent? - Not / Never are always adverbs Adjective - Modifies nouns - Tells which one? How many? What kind? Articles – a, an, the Proper Adjectives: proper noun used as ...
... Adverb - modifies adjectives (really cute), verbs (run quickly), and other adverbs (very easily) - tells How? When? Where? To what extent? - Not / Never are always adverbs Adjective - Modifies nouns - Tells which one? How many? What kind? Articles – a, an, the Proper Adjectives: proper noun used as ...
reception-y6-grammar - Streatley C of E Primary School
... Harry Potter had tummy ache after drinking the mysterious potion. or After drinking the mysterious potion, Harry Potter turned green. [appropriate development for more able pupils] James cut the strings while the centipede steered the peach away from danger. or While the centipede steered the pitc ...
... Harry Potter had tummy ache after drinking the mysterious potion. or After drinking the mysterious potion, Harry Potter turned green. [appropriate development for more able pupils] James cut the strings while the centipede steered the peach away from danger. or While the centipede steered the pitc ...
Haunted by Commas
... There are three options when dealing with two related independent clauses: 1. Use a comma and a conjunction Jane went to the store, and her husband Joe stayed at home with the baby. 2. Use a semicolon Jane went to the store; her husband Joe stayed at home with the baby. 3. Make two separate sentence ...
... There are three options when dealing with two related independent clauses: 1. Use a comma and a conjunction Jane went to the store, and her husband Joe stayed at home with the baby. 2. Use a semicolon Jane went to the store; her husband Joe stayed at home with the baby. 3. Make two separate sentence ...
Sentence Fragments
... Note: With a command, or imperative sentence, the subject (“you”) is implied and therefore omitted; for example, “Don't leave the room!” is the equivalent of “[You] Don’t leave the room!” ...
... Note: With a command, or imperative sentence, the subject (“you”) is implied and therefore omitted; for example, “Don't leave the room!” is the equivalent of “[You] Don’t leave the room!” ...
Noun Phrases and Independent Clauses
... Also, because it is a noun, a gerund can be accompanied by an article, modified by an adjective, followed by a prepositional phrase, or qualified by a relative clause. And again the resulting series of words counts as a noun phrase. The infrequent shoplifting that I indulged in as a teenager does n ...
... Also, because it is a noun, a gerund can be accompanied by an article, modified by an adjective, followed by a prepositional phrase, or qualified by a relative clause. And again the resulting series of words counts as a noun phrase. The infrequent shoplifting that I indulged in as a teenager does n ...
Dependent Clauses
... cannot. Although a dependent clause has its subject and verb, it does not express a complete thought, in its sentence meaning or grammar. According to the dependent clause’s function in the sentence, there are three types of dependent clauses: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverbial clauses. ...
... cannot. Although a dependent clause has its subject and verb, it does not express a complete thought, in its sentence meaning or grammar. According to the dependent clause’s function in the sentence, there are three types of dependent clauses: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverbial clauses. ...
Tatian Corpus of Deviating Examples T
... The OHG Tatian text is a gospel harmony translated from Latin and written down in the middle of the 9th century by at least 6 scribes. In the MS, as Picture 1 shows, the Latin source and the OHG translation are attested as two juxtaposed columns. It has been noticed that each line in the OHG text tr ...
... The OHG Tatian text is a gospel harmony translated from Latin and written down in the middle of the 9th century by at least 6 scribes. In the MS, as Picture 1 shows, the Latin source and the OHG translation are attested as two juxtaposed columns. It has been noticed that each line in the OHG text tr ...
Grammar: Keys to being successful writers
... • Tina exercises with care. [how does she exercise] • Tina exercises before breakfast. [when she exercises] • Answers how, when, where, to what extent or why ...
... • Tina exercises with care. [how does she exercise] • Tina exercises before breakfast. [when she exercises] • Answers how, when, where, to what extent or why ...
ACT Preparation
... Some words can be used as adverbs or prepositions (such as aboard, after, before, etc.). If there is no object, they are functioning as adverbs (telling where, when, how, etc.). If there is an object, they are prepositions; and if the object is a pronoun, it should be in ...
... Some words can be used as adverbs or prepositions (such as aboard, after, before, etc.). If there is no object, they are functioning as adverbs (telling where, when, how, etc.). If there is an object, they are prepositions; and if the object is a pronoun, it should be in ...