ACT English Test PPT
... • HINTS to Organizing Paragraphs – Trick to reordering sentences in a paragraph: Find what should be the first sentence and look at answers to see which have it listed as first. This will eliminate some choices. – If you can’t figure out which sentence comes first, try to pair two sentences together ...
... • HINTS to Organizing Paragraphs – Trick to reordering sentences in a paragraph: Find what should be the first sentence and look at answers to see which have it listed as first. This will eliminate some choices. – If you can’t figure out which sentence comes first, try to pair two sentences together ...
the clause - East Penn School District
... THE COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE Contains 2 or more independent clauses Contains 1 or more subordinate clauses The room that the boy painted had been white, but he changed the color to bright ...
... THE COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE Contains 2 or more independent clauses Contains 1 or more subordinate clauses The room that the boy painted had been white, but he changed the color to bright ...
Agreement PPT #3 - Mrs. Rabe`s Website
... The objective form of a personal pronoun is used when the pronoun functions as a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a preposition. ...
... The objective form of a personal pronoun is used when the pronoun functions as a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a preposition. ...
Noun Clauses
... • That Mary studied very hard was obvious to John. (That Mary studied very hard) is the subject of the sentence. • That smoking is an unhealthy habit is a known fact. • It is a known fact that smoking is an unhealthy habit. • It is a miracle that he is still alive. ...
... • That Mary studied very hard was obvious to John. (That Mary studied very hard) is the subject of the sentence. • That smoking is an unhealthy habit is a known fact. • It is a known fact that smoking is an unhealthy habit. • It is a miracle that he is still alive. ...
Adjective groups & Phrases
... Why use one adjective when you could be very descriptive and use several to describe an object? A string of adjectives can come together as an adjective phrase in order to describe a noun. • For example, in the sentence “Sally is a nice girl” there is one adjective, ‘nice’. However, in the sentence, ...
... Why use one adjective when you could be very descriptive and use several to describe an object? A string of adjectives can come together as an adjective phrase in order to describe a noun. • For example, in the sentence “Sally is a nice girl” there is one adjective, ‘nice’. However, in the sentence, ...
Lesson #8: CAPITALIZATION RULES
... The following indefinite pronouns are usually singular in meaning. Use singular pronouns to refer to them when they are antecedents. anybody ...
... The following indefinite pronouns are usually singular in meaning. Use singular pronouns to refer to them when they are antecedents. anybody ...
Imperfect tense
... You will also see the use of two different forms of past tense verbs. When the story’s action is about to change course, when something suddenly interrupts what the characters were doing, or to show that something that used to happen in the past stopped happening, we use what is called the IMPERFECT ...
... You will also see the use of two different forms of past tense verbs. When the story’s action is about to change course, when something suddenly interrupts what the characters were doing, or to show that something that used to happen in the past stopped happening, we use what is called the IMPERFECT ...
Lesson 11. Pattern with Indirect Object. Page 30 Some verbs take
... The exam was more difficult than the students expected. Meaning: we have contrast (i.e. difference) between the exam and what the students expected. In other words, the exam was different from what the students expected. Ellipsis in the comparative clauses The linking verb is in the comparative clau ...
... The exam was more difficult than the students expected. Meaning: we have contrast (i.e. difference) between the exam and what the students expected. In other words, the exam was different from what the students expected. Ellipsis in the comparative clauses The linking verb is in the comparative clau ...
Editing
... What is a sentence? It is the basic unit of meaning in the English language. A sentence expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. Parts of a Sentence: A sentence is made up of two parts: a subject and a predicate. 1. Subject: The subject is the noun, noun phrase, or pronoun being discussed i ...
... What is a sentence? It is the basic unit of meaning in the English language. A sentence expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. Parts of a Sentence: A sentence is made up of two parts: a subject and a predicate. 1. Subject: The subject is the noun, noun phrase, or pronoun being discussed i ...
v and iz 14
... anymore in their normal state, they are outside of this state. In the scale, we have three zones : “not yet”, “normal” and “no more” that concern the “tidiness” of the books. The preposition iz focuses on the exteriority (EX2) that is after the normality. This conceptualization of the movement towar ...
... anymore in their normal state, they are outside of this state. In the scale, we have three zones : “not yet”, “normal” and “no more” that concern the “tidiness” of the books. The preposition iz focuses on the exteriority (EX2) that is after the normality. This conceptualization of the movement towar ...
The complex linguistic sign I
... The distinction between morphology and syntax is often described in terms of different objects of investigation: 'complex sign' means 'word' in the case of morphology, 'sentence' in the case of syntax. As the previous examples have shown, though, there is more that distinguishes these two sub fields ...
... The distinction between morphology and syntax is often described in terms of different objects of investigation: 'complex sign' means 'word' in the case of morphology, 'sentence' in the case of syntax. As the previous examples have shown, though, there is more that distinguishes these two sub fields ...
Grammar Mastery Test - Warren County Schools
... The student reading the novels provided by the teacher found that the writing ability of the authors A B were generally excellent but varied extensively in topic. NO ERROR C D E ...
... The student reading the novels provided by the teacher found that the writing ability of the authors A B were generally excellent but varied extensively in topic. NO ERROR C D E ...
Clauses
... frequently answer one of the adverb questions (for instance, whenever, until, during, and after answer the question When?; because answers Why?; etc.). Typically adverb clauses either begin or end a sentence. If an adverb clause begins a sentence, there will be a comma after the adverb clause and be ...
... frequently answer one of the adverb questions (for instance, whenever, until, during, and after answer the question When?; because answers Why?; etc.). Typically adverb clauses either begin or end a sentence. If an adverb clause begins a sentence, there will be a comma after the adverb clause and be ...
Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
... I give a lecture to the kids. We give the bill to Laura. You have to tell the price to us. Raul gave Eva the flowers. Señor Rudis showed us the power point. Mom serves enchiladas to her guests. Ricky Martin gave the CD to my friends. ...
... I give a lecture to the kids. We give the bill to Laura. You have to tell the price to us. Raul gave Eva the flowers. Señor Rudis showed us the power point. Mom serves enchiladas to her guests. Ricky Martin gave the CD to my friends. ...
Appositive Phrases
... adjective; it modifies a noun or a pronoun. • Adjective phrases answer two questions: 1. What kind? - People with bad tempers are unpleasant. (modifies noun) 2. Which one? - My new boyfriend is the cute one on the stage. (modifies pronoun) ...
... adjective; it modifies a noun or a pronoun. • Adjective phrases answer two questions: 1. What kind? - People with bad tempers are unpleasant. (modifies noun) 2. Which one? - My new boyfriend is the cute one on the stage. (modifies pronoun) ...
why learning english is not easy
... sentence construction. The four categories are: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. The easiest way to understand these four classifications is to first know about dependent and independent clauses. As you may already know, a sentence must contain a subject and a verb and express a comp ...
... sentence construction. The four categories are: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. The easiest way to understand these four classifications is to first know about dependent and independent clauses. As you may already know, a sentence must contain a subject and a verb and express a comp ...
The Indirect Object
... The Indirect Object Recognize an indirect object when you see one. Indirect objects are rare. You can read for pages before you encounter one. For an indirect object to appear, a sentence must first have a direct object. Direct objects follow transitive verbs [a type of action verb]. If you can iden ...
... The Indirect Object Recognize an indirect object when you see one. Indirect objects are rare. You can read for pages before you encounter one. For an indirect object to appear, a sentence must first have a direct object. Direct objects follow transitive verbs [a type of action verb]. If you can iden ...
COMMA RULES--Dr. House`s 4
... action), then you do not need a comma before the conjunction. (Exception: separate each verb when you have a predicate with 3+ verbs, items in a series). Below, the battery is the subject, the lights are the verbs, the doorbell is the comma; the flow of electricity is blocked by doorbell and cannot ...
... action), then you do not need a comma before the conjunction. (Exception: separate each verb when you have a predicate with 3+ verbs, items in a series). Below, the battery is the subject, the lights are the verbs, the doorbell is the comma; the flow of electricity is blocked by doorbell and cannot ...
THE SENTENCEPART I SENTENCE PATTERNS
... can, in most cases, be used in either of two positions: immediately following the verb or following the direct object"Harry took off his raincoat" or "Harry took his raincoat off." But when the word is a preposition, the alternate position is not possible. "Harry jumped the box off" is nonEngl ...
... can, in most cases, be used in either of two positions: immediately following the verb or following the direct object"Harry took off his raincoat" or "Harry took his raincoat off." But when the word is a preposition, the alternate position is not possible. "Harry jumped the box off" is nonEngl ...
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 ...
Terms for 2015-2016 Fall Semester Exam
... Begging the Question: occurs when part of what has to be proved is assumed to be true, or when there is a circular argument Example: Polygraphs aren’t reliable because they can’t be trusted. C Cause/effect relationships: relationships in which something happens (cause) to produce a result (effect) C ...
... Begging the Question: occurs when part of what has to be proved is assumed to be true, or when there is a circular argument Example: Polygraphs aren’t reliable because they can’t be trusted. C Cause/effect relationships: relationships in which something happens (cause) to produce a result (effect) C ...
Grammar, Syntax, Style Review
... These errors occur when a comma is used without a coordinating conjunction. Some are hard to catch and often require a good dose of common sense. Comma splices are usually found in run-on sentences when students want to appear as if they know how to use commas. The best ways to correct these are to ...
... These errors occur when a comma is used without a coordinating conjunction. Some are hard to catch and often require a good dose of common sense. Comma splices are usually found in run-on sentences when students want to appear as if they know how to use commas. The best ways to correct these are to ...
Document
... Some sentences contain two or more subjects joined together with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). The subjects that are linked together form a compound subject: Carter’s liver pills and ivory soap are examples of brand advertising Calendars, toys, and posters carried ...
... Some sentences contain two or more subjects joined together with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). The subjects that are linked together form a compound subject: Carter’s liver pills and ivory soap are examples of brand advertising Calendars, toys, and posters carried ...
Grades 6-8 grammar alignment and common definitions Idea
... [WRONG] After our conversation lessons, we could understand the Spanish spoken by our visitors from Madrid easily. Do we understand the Spanish easily, or do the visitors speak it easily? This revision eliminates the confusion: [RIGHT] We could easily understand the Spanish spoken by our visitors fr ...
... [WRONG] After our conversation lessons, we could understand the Spanish spoken by our visitors from Madrid easily. Do we understand the Spanish easily, or do the visitors speak it easily? This revision eliminates the confusion: [RIGHT] We could easily understand the Spanish spoken by our visitors fr ...