Sentence Building Blocks
... We’ll have to come back to these later! PHRASES: A group of related words that lacks a subject or predicate or both, and that acts as a single part of speech (see next page). Several common types of phrases include the following: Prepositional Phrase: consists of a preposition and its object, plus a ...
... We’ll have to come back to these later! PHRASES: A group of related words that lacks a subject or predicate or both, and that acts as a single part of speech (see next page). Several common types of phrases include the following: Prepositional Phrase: consists of a preposition and its object, plus a ...
The simple subject is the main word or words that the sentence is
... Resource: GFW workbook, page 4 The simple subject is the main word or words that the sentence is about. Words that describe the subject are not a part of the simple subject. If a proper name is used as the subject, all parts of the name make up the simple subject. Dr. Joe Johnson was mad at me. Flyi ...
... Resource: GFW workbook, page 4 The simple subject is the main word or words that the sentence is about. Words that describe the subject are not a part of the simple subject. If a proper name is used as the subject, all parts of the name make up the simple subject. Dr. Joe Johnson was mad at me. Flyi ...
Noun, Adjective, and Adverb Clauses
... clause that acts as a noun. Usually start with a relative pronoun Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Acts like a noun or an adjective ...
... clause that acts as a noun. Usually start with a relative pronoun Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Acts like a noun or an adjective ...
1A Parts of Speech
... Examples: “I,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “us,” “you,” “they” [Relative pronoun: “I know the man who killed Caesar.”] [Interrogative pronoun: “Who killed Caesar?”] ...
... Examples: “I,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “us,” “you,” “they” [Relative pronoun: “I know the man who killed Caesar.”] [Interrogative pronoun: “Who killed Caesar?”] ...
Syntax Topics • • • •
... that S, the finite (i.e, inflected) clause complementizer. Each of these can function as subject or as object, and in addition, it’s possible to form a fourth type of complement that doesn’t actually use a complementizer: Embedded questions. ...
... that S, the finite (i.e, inflected) clause complementizer. Each of these can function as subject or as object, and in addition, it’s possible to form a fourth type of complement that doesn’t actually use a complementizer: Embedded questions. ...
Year 6 ST MARTIN`S SCHOOL VGP LONG TERM PLAN
... This document is to be used in conjunction with the accompanying “Grammar progression” and “Sentence development” documents. It is important to look at the year before and after to be able to differentiate and to identify how the children could develop further. Using these documents will arm you wit ...
... This document is to be used in conjunction with the accompanying “Grammar progression” and “Sentence development” documents. It is important to look at the year before and after to be able to differentiate and to identify how the children could develop further. Using these documents will arm you wit ...
1 - Haiku
... 16. Object or complement before the subject and verb: His kind of sarcasm I do not like. 17. Parallel constructions with either/or, neither/nor, not only/ but also, if not/at least, the more/the more, the former/the latter: Each man lives not only his personal life but also the life of his era. 18. ...
... 16. Object or complement before the subject and verb: His kind of sarcasm I do not like. 17. Parallel constructions with either/or, neither/nor, not only/ but also, if not/at least, the more/the more, the former/the latter: Each man lives not only his personal life but also the life of his era. 18. ...
Slide 1
... simple predicate(verb): the main word or phrase in the complete predicate. complete predicate: the verb and all the words that describe it. The complete predicate in each of the following sentences is italicized. The simple predicate is underlined. Veronica finished the puzzle in record time. ...
... simple predicate(verb): the main word or phrase in the complete predicate. complete predicate: the verb and all the words that describe it. The complete predicate in each of the following sentences is italicized. The simple predicate is underlined. Veronica finished the puzzle in record time. ...
Parts of Speech: Definitions and other key points Phrase: A group of
... the dependent clause: If I go to the bank, I can deposit my check. (DC, IC) • If the dependent clause follows the independent clause, do not use a comma between the IC and the DC: I can deposit my check if I go to the bank. (IC DC) ...
... the dependent clause: If I go to the bank, I can deposit my check. (DC, IC) • If the dependent clause follows the independent clause, do not use a comma between the IC and the DC: I can deposit my check if I go to the bank. (IC DC) ...
DGP Sentence 8
... yet can be an adverb or a coordinating conjunction depending on how it’s being used Verb that acts like an adjective Ends in –ing or –ed or –en (or other past tense ending) Examples: o She is a running fanatic. o The ruined carpet cost them a lot of money to replace. Joins two clauses Different type ...
... yet can be an adverb or a coordinating conjunction depending on how it’s being used Verb that acts like an adjective Ends in –ing or –ed or –en (or other past tense ending) Examples: o She is a running fanatic. o The ruined carpet cost them a lot of money to replace. Joins two clauses Different type ...
information on clauses. (PDF 254.04 KB)
... The person who has the winning number wins the jackpot. This is the cake that Elizabeth baked. My cousin, whose child you just met, is a dentist. The teacher asked the students whom she believed to be the most reliable and talented to audition. The car, which was a little red Corvette, too ...
... The person who has the winning number wins the jackpot. This is the cake that Elizabeth baked. My cousin, whose child you just met, is a dentist. The teacher asked the students whom she believed to be the most reliable and talented to audition. The car, which was a little red Corvette, too ...
Seven basic sentence patterns
... • find, spare, save, fetch, buy, get, make • choose, pick, select , sing, play, cook， ...
... • find, spare, save, fetch, buy, get, make • choose, pick, select , sing, play, cook， ...
View the Grammar 101 Presentation
... subject – a “do-er” or “be-er” of something (this word will usually be a noun or a noun substitute) – and a verb – what the subject does or is. ...
... subject – a “do-er” or “be-er” of something (this word will usually be a noun or a noun substitute) – and a verb – what the subject does or is. ...
Clause Toolbox Clause Toolbox A clause is a group of related
... 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. Types of Dependent (Subordinate) Clause Adjective Clauses - dependent clauses that modify nouns and pronouns (just as adje ...
... 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. Types of Dependent (Subordinate) Clause Adjective Clauses - dependent clauses that modify nouns and pronouns (just as adje ...
Part 1: Parts of Speech 8 Parts of Speech Noun Verb Adjective
... Note: Dependent clauses often begin with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION such as: Before, after, because, since, when, while, although, as, if, whenever, in case, though, even if, wherever, whether, unless, until, so that Think for a second about what these words do and why they might be called “subordi ...
... Note: Dependent clauses often begin with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION such as: Before, after, because, since, when, while, although, as, if, whenever, in case, though, even if, wherever, whether, unless, until, so that Think for a second about what these words do and why they might be called “subordi ...
Eng 430 - My Heritage
... A finite clause is a group of words which contains a finite verb phrase and one or more other clause elements (subject, object, indirect object, subject complement, adverbial). There are also nonfinite clauses, but at this point, we are concerned about clauses with finite verbs. Clauses always have ...
... A finite clause is a group of words which contains a finite verb phrase and one or more other clause elements (subject, object, indirect object, subject complement, adverbial). There are also nonfinite clauses, but at this point, we are concerned about clauses with finite verbs. Clauses always have ...
Sentence Clause Notes - Steilacoom School District
... Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus. Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed ...
... Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus. Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed ...
Year 5 Text Structure Sentence Construction Word Structure
... sentence for meaning and /or effect Moving sentence chunks (how, when, where) around for different effects e.g. The siren echoed loudly ….through the lonely streets ….at midnight Use of rhetorical questions Stage directions in speech (speech + verb + action) e.g. “Stop!” he shouted, picking up the s ...
... sentence for meaning and /or effect Moving sentence chunks (how, when, where) around for different effects e.g. The siren echoed loudly ….through the lonely streets ….at midnight Use of rhetorical questions Stage directions in speech (speech + verb + action) e.g. “Stop!” he shouted, picking up the s ...
Clauses Intro 11th
... think of “depending” - it reminds you that it needs to lean on or depend on something else to fully work ALWAYS begin with a subordinating conjunction OR a relative pronoun Examples: ...
... think of “depending” - it reminds you that it needs to lean on or depend on something else to fully work ALWAYS begin with a subordinating conjunction OR a relative pronoun Examples: ...
Noun, Adjective, and Adverb Clauses
... clause that acts as a noun. Usually start with a relative pronoun Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Acts like a noun or an adjective ...
... clause that acts as a noun. Usually start with a relative pronoun Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Acts like a noun or an adjective ...
The emergence of na as a copula in Nigerian Pidgin
... In 4, on the contrary, the copular complement is a noun phrase and it is +determined (my best friend), as it is the subject (Carlo). The copular complement is therefore fully referential and represents an argument, namely the direct object. While in predications the complement tells something about ...
... In 4, on the contrary, the copular complement is a noun phrase and it is +determined (my best friend), as it is the subject (Carlo). The copular complement is therefore fully referential and represents an argument, namely the direct object. While in predications the complement tells something about ...
Compound Complex Sentences Powerpoint
... independent clauses An independent clause is a complete thought that stands by itself as a sentence. This is a strong independent clause who don’t need no additional words.* I like to bake cupcakes. We need 2 or more of these for a compound - complex sentence. Here’s another: I am good at baking ban ...
... independent clauses An independent clause is a complete thought that stands by itself as a sentence. This is a strong independent clause who don’t need no additional words.* I like to bake cupcakes. We need 2 or more of these for a compound - complex sentence. Here’s another: I am good at baking ban ...