Four Basic Sentence Types
... •After class, I /studied in the library. (prepositional phrase) •After the teacher /dismissed class, I /studied in the library. (subordinate— also known as “dependent”--clause) The independent clause I studied in the library carries more weight. ...
... •After class, I /studied in the library. (prepositional phrase) •After the teacher /dismissed class, I /studied in the library. (subordinate— also known as “dependent”--clause) The independent clause I studied in the library carries more weight. ...
seminar 1 – sentence and sentence structure
... English grammar, unlike Czech, recognizes as clause elements only those which operate on the level of the sentence structure, whether they are obligatory or optional – i.e. subject, verb, object, complement and adverbial. Czech grammatical tradition also includes the modifying (= rozvíjející, expand ...
... English grammar, unlike Czech, recognizes as clause elements only those which operate on the level of the sentence structure, whether they are obligatory or optional – i.e. subject, verb, object, complement and adverbial. Czech grammatical tradition also includes the modifying (= rozvíjející, expand ...
Science Lab
... 2. Draw a circle around the compound sentence. 3. Underline the dependent clause. 4. Draw a box around the subjects and verbs. 5. Two _____________ clauses joined with a comma and coordinating __________________ is called a ____________________ sentence. 6. A __________ sentence joined with a ______ ...
... 2. Draw a circle around the compound sentence. 3. Underline the dependent clause. 4. Draw a box around the subjects and verbs. 5. Two _____________ clauses joined with a comma and coordinating __________________ is called a ____________________ sentence. 6. A __________ sentence joined with a ______ ...
CLAUSES
... An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adjective clauses answer the questions what kind? or which one? Most adjective clauses begin with a relative pronoun. Sometimes they can begin with an adverb such as when or ...
... An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adjective clauses answer the questions what kind? or which one? Most adjective clauses begin with a relative pronoun. Sometimes they can begin with an adverb such as when or ...
Sentence sTructures
... • Many students did their homework as instructed; therefore, they did very well on the test. • The Wizard of Oz is a political allegory; few people would recognize the symbols today. ...
... • Many students did their homework as instructed; therefore, they did very well on the test. • The Wizard of Oz is a political allegory; few people would recognize the symbols today. ...
ESLG 320 Ch. 12
... You can make longer subjects and objects with noun clauses. You can make longer adjectives and adverbs with those types of clause. You can say a lot of ideas in one sentence, instead of many. You can make more interesting sentences! ...
... You can make longer subjects and objects with noun clauses. You can make longer adjectives and adverbs with those types of clause. You can say a lot of ideas in one sentence, instead of many. You can make more interesting sentences! ...
1B_DGP_Notes_Sentence_8
... o Subordinating conjunctions (aka subordinators): starts adverbial dependent clauses and therefore must be followed by a subject and verb. (after, since, before, while, because, although, so that, if, when, whenever, as, even though, until, unless, as if, etc.) Expresses emotion but has no real conn ...
... o Subordinating conjunctions (aka subordinators): starts adverbial dependent clauses and therefore must be followed by a subject and verb. (after, since, before, while, because, although, so that, if, when, whenever, as, even though, until, unless, as if, etc.) Expresses emotion but has no real conn ...
Grammar for parents Part 2
... Co-ordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with a conjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new sentence. E.g. Ann went to the bank and withdrew 100 pounds. E.g. Sally goes to work but Ann doesn’t have a job. E.g. Ann either stays at home or visits her family. If the subje ...
... Co-ordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with a conjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new sentence. E.g. Ann went to the bank and withdrew 100 pounds. E.g. Sally goes to work but Ann doesn’t have a job. E.g. Ann either stays at home or visits her family. If the subje ...
Building sentences
... only preferred in some types of scientific writing. • Passive voice formation = Object + verb in passive form (to be + past participle) e.g. The student was fascinated. OR • Object + verb in passive form + by + subject e.g. The student was fascinated by the book. • Use passive sentences only when th ...
... only preferred in some types of scientific writing. • Passive voice formation = Object + verb in passive form (to be + past participle) e.g. The student was fascinated. OR • Object + verb in passive form + by + subject e.g. The student was fascinated by the book. • Use passive sentences only when th ...
phrases
... people. Phrases are a very basic way to organize words. When we speak, it is very common to communicate in phrases rather than complete sentences, especially with people we know well. On the other hand, when we write for academic purposes, we almost never use phrases alone. They must be part of a co ...
... people. Phrases are a very basic way to organize words. When we speak, it is very common to communicate in phrases rather than complete sentences, especially with people we know well. On the other hand, when we write for academic purposes, we almost never use phrases alone. They must be part of a co ...
3-L-CV102
... You can authentically assess grammar via Speaking and Listening or Writing. For example, when students are involved in speaking and listening opportunities a checklist or rubric can be used to assess the student’s understanding and/or oral use of grammar in context. Another example would be when stu ...
... You can authentically assess grammar via Speaking and Listening or Writing. For example, when students are involved in speaking and listening opportunities a checklist or rubric can be used to assess the student’s understanding and/or oral use of grammar in context. Another example would be when stu ...
Sentence Patterns
... Despite the extra information, each of these sentences has one subject and one verb, so it's still just one clause. What's a clause? A clause is comprised of a subject and a verb. If a group of words has a subject and verb in it, it’s a clause. There are two kinds: 1. Independent clause: a subject a ...
... Despite the extra information, each of these sentences has one subject and one verb, so it's still just one clause. What's a clause? A clause is comprised of a subject and a verb. If a group of words has a subject and verb in it, it’s a clause. There are two kinds: 1. Independent clause: a subject a ...
University of Prince Salman Ibn Abdelaziz
... Syntactic Description Certain approaches are set out to account for the ...
... Syntactic Description Certain approaches are set out to account for the ...
Document
... verb: (abbrev. v.) expresses action, condition, or state of being noun: (abbrev. n.) names a person, place, thing, or idea pronoun: (abbrev. prn.) substitutes for a noun and functions as one adjective: (abbrev. adj.) describes, modifies, or limits nouns and pronouns adverb: (abbrev. adv.) describes, ...
... verb: (abbrev. v.) expresses action, condition, or state of being noun: (abbrev. n.) names a person, place, thing, or idea pronoun: (abbrev. prn.) substitutes for a noun and functions as one adjective: (abbrev. adj.) describes, modifies, or limits nouns and pronouns adverb: (abbrev. adv.) describes, ...
Sentence Fragments
... In the above sentence, the verb “laughed” does not take an object noun because it is intransitive. By comparison, the verb “took” from the Example 1 above is an example of a transitive verb, which must be accompanied by an object noun. A transitive verb without an object is a sentence fragment. Ex. ...
... In the above sentence, the verb “laughed” does not take an object noun because it is intransitive. By comparison, the verb “took” from the Example 1 above is an example of a transitive verb, which must be accompanied by an object noun. A transitive verb without an object is a sentence fragment. Ex. ...
49 - MD-SOAR
... Sentences are composed of at least one clause which gives a complete idea. Dependent Clauses are those that do not communicate a complete idea. They are connected to an independent clause in some way. English has 3 kinds of Dependent Clauses. Each does the same thing as a particular part of speech a ...
... Sentences are composed of at least one clause which gives a complete idea. Dependent Clauses are those that do not communicate a complete idea. They are connected to an independent clause in some way. English has 3 kinds of Dependent Clauses. Each does the same thing as a particular part of speech a ...
The Sentence
... and acts as an adjective or an adverb. They received a postcard from Bobby telling about his trip to Canada. ...
... and acts as an adjective or an adverb. They received a postcard from Bobby telling about his trip to Canada. ...
File
... appositive is not set off by commas, but a non-restrictive one is. My favorite singer Bob Dylan is playing in Austin. Bob Dylan, my favorite singer, is playing in Austin. 10. Noun of direct address- the person to whom the sentence is being addressed. Normally set off by a comma. Ex: John, where are ...
... appositive is not set off by commas, but a non-restrictive one is. My favorite singer Bob Dylan is playing in Austin. Bob Dylan, my favorite singer, is playing in Austin. 10. Noun of direct address- the person to whom the sentence is being addressed. Normally set off by a comma. Ex: John, where are ...
Clauses - Ereading Worksheets
... mind control serum, Super Dad does not have enough mind to control. After Dr. Brain poisoned Cityville’s water supply with it, Super Dad advised his neighbors to drink bottled water. ...
... mind control serum, Super Dad does not have enough mind to control. After Dr. Brain poisoned Cityville’s water supply with it, Super Dad advised his neighbors to drink bottled water. ...
Chapter 15: The Parts of a Sentence
... The two kinds of subject complements are predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun in the predicate that explains or identifies the subject of a sentence. ◦ The prizewinners are Jennifer and Marcus. ◦ Be a winner! ◦ Is Darnell the treasurer? A predic ...
... The two kinds of subject complements are predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun in the predicate that explains or identifies the subject of a sentence. ◦ The prizewinners are Jennifer and Marcus. ◦ Be a winner! ◦ Is Darnell the treasurer? A predic ...
Clause Toolbox
... The second clause describes what happened as a result of the action described in the first clause. “She completed her novel” is an independent clause because it can stand alone. ...
... The second clause describes what happened as a result of the action described in the first clause. “She completed her novel” is an independent clause because it can stand alone. ...
parts of a sentence powerpoint
... Ex. The Lego car zoomed through the room and crashed onto the floor. Complete predicate: zoomed through the room Simple predicate: zoomed ...
... Ex. The Lego car zoomed through the room and crashed onto the floor. Complete predicate: zoomed through the room Simple predicate: zoomed ...
Sentence Parts
... DEPENDENT CLAUSES Dependent clauses still have the SUBJECT AND PREDICATE! They do NOT have a COMPLETE THOUGHT. Dependent clauses begin with a ...
... DEPENDENT CLAUSES Dependent clauses still have the SUBJECT AND PREDICATE! They do NOT have a COMPLETE THOUGHT. Dependent clauses begin with a ...