Verbs Like Gustar
... El libro me gusta. Los libros me gustan. If the subject is singular the verb will take 3rd person singular form. If the subject is plural the verb will take 3rd person plural form. ...
... El libro me gusta. Los libros me gustan. If the subject is singular the verb will take 3rd person singular form. If the subject is plural the verb will take 3rd person plural form. ...
Eight Parts of Speech
... A prepositional phrase contains a preposition (first word), possibly an adjective or adverb combination, and then a noun or pronoun (required, last word). The noun/pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase may contain as few as two w ...
... A prepositional phrase contains a preposition (first word), possibly an adjective or adverb combination, and then a noun or pronoun (required, last word). The noun/pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase may contain as few as two w ...
Document
... 1) Subject and predicate • A full-fledged clause can generally be divided into two parts: the subject and the ...
... 1) Subject and predicate • A full-fledged clause can generally be divided into two parts: the subject and the ...
“Sentence Writing Memory Devices and Sentence Formulas”
... **in addition to action verbs all state of being, linking, and helping verbs are taught ...
... **in addition to action verbs all state of being, linking, and helping verbs are taught ...
Recognize an intransitive verb when you see one. An
... Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always intransitive; it is impossible for a direct object to follow. Other action verbs, however, can be transitive or intransitive, depending on what follows in the sentence. Compare these examples: Because of blood sugar problems, Rosa ...
... Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always intransitive; it is impossible for a direct object to follow. Other action verbs, however, can be transitive or intransitive, depending on what follows in the sentence. Compare these examples: Because of blood sugar problems, Rosa ...
Sentence Patterns – The Basic Five Before determining the
... The boy ran. S V The little boy ran quickly. S V The little boy ran quickly down the hall. As you notice in these sentences, each one consists of the subject (boy) and the verb (ran). In the second sentence, an adjective (little) and an adverb (quickly) are added for extra detail, but they do not af ...
... The boy ran. S V The little boy ran quickly. S V The little boy ran quickly down the hall. As you notice in these sentences, each one consists of the subject (boy) and the verb (ran). In the second sentence, an adjective (little) and an adverb (quickly) are added for extra detail, but they do not af ...
Indirect and Direct Object Practice
... The direct objects “apples” and “corn” answer “Joe likes what?” ...
... The direct objects “apples” and “corn” answer “Joe likes what?” ...
Language Arts Review Packet
... clauses. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses. A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Identify each sentence ...
... clauses. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses. A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Identify each sentence ...
STUDY GUIDE - Sentence Structure Test
... A dependent clause must have a BABY A word at the beginning of the clause. BABY A words are also known by two other names: dependent marker word an subordinate conjunctions Directions: In the space before each group of words, mark P if it is a phrase, D if it is a dependent clause and I if it is ...
... A dependent clause must have a BABY A word at the beginning of the clause. BABY A words are also known by two other names: dependent marker word an subordinate conjunctions Directions: In the space before each group of words, mark P if it is a phrase, D if it is a dependent clause and I if it is ...
syntax practice – Faulkner and Lawrence
... Using Faulkner’s sentence as a model, write a sentence that expresses reluctance. Use at least two phrases and one subordinate clause to reinforce the meaning of your sentence. Share your sentence with a partner and explain how your syntax (form) reinforces meaning. *phrase – a group of words functi ...
... Using Faulkner’s sentence as a model, write a sentence that expresses reluctance. Use at least two phrases and one subordinate clause to reinforce the meaning of your sentence. Share your sentence with a partner and explain how your syntax (form) reinforces meaning. *phrase – a group of words functi ...
HFCC Learning Lab Sentence Structure, 4.33
... If students are to distinguish between sentences and fragments, it is important that they become familiar with the various types of clauses in the English language. In this context, there are several points to remember: 1. Written English demands that word groups set off by periods be complete sente ...
... If students are to distinguish between sentences and fragments, it is important that they become familiar with the various types of clauses in the English language. In this context, there are several points to remember: 1. Written English demands that word groups set off by periods be complete sente ...
DGP Student Notes -
... Possessive pronouns don’t use apostrophes (hers, its, ours, yours, etc.) Be sure you have a real word before your apostrophe: children’s toys, not childrens’ toys If the word is plural and ends in a s, add apostrophe only: dogs’ owners Treat singular nouns ending in s just like any other singular no ...
... Possessive pronouns don’t use apostrophes (hers, its, ours, yours, etc.) Be sure you have a real word before your apostrophe: children’s toys, not childrens’ toys If the word is plural and ends in a s, add apostrophe only: dogs’ owners Treat singular nouns ending in s just like any other singular no ...
Diagramming Indirect Objects
... Once you locate an indirect object, diagramming it is relatively simple. The indirect object is placed on a horizontal line directly below the verb, with a diagonal line that joins it to the verb. When you think about it, an indirect object is diagrammed much like a prepositional phrase, only the di ...
... Once you locate an indirect object, diagramming it is relatively simple. The indirect object is placed on a horizontal line directly below the verb, with a diagonal line that joins it to the verb. When you think about it, an indirect object is diagrammed much like a prepositional phrase, only the di ...
Connecting the Direct Quote
... Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argues (for more attributive ver ...
... Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argues (for more attributive ver ...
Notes for Language Skills Course. Recommended texts: Perfect
... Her comments were less useful than her sisters. Her comments were the least useful of all. Regular comparative and superlative adjectives are formed by either adding –er/ -est, or preceding the adjective by more/most. In general, short, one syllable words, use the –er/-est form and words with three ...
... Her comments were less useful than her sisters. Her comments were the least useful of all. Regular comparative and superlative adjectives are formed by either adding –er/ -est, or preceding the adjective by more/most. In general, short, one syllable words, use the –er/-est form and words with three ...
March Unit Test –IV Full Syllabus
... L-9- The Lucky Octopus” Poem-“With a Friend” *Don’t throw the seeds” Unit Test- III L-10 “The Magic Key” L-11 “The Rare Bird” ...
... L-9- The Lucky Octopus” Poem-“With a Friend” *Don’t throw the seeds” Unit Test- III L-10 “The Magic Key” L-11 “The Rare Bird” ...
Simple Sentence = 1 Independent Clause
... The sentence is compound because 2 independent clauses are joined by the , coordinating conjunction. Simple Sentence—We will read announcements but ignore their content. Pattern: SVV Even though this sentence has the coordinating conjunction “but”, it is simple because “but” is NOT joining 2 indepen ...
... The sentence is compound because 2 independent clauses are joined by the , coordinating conjunction. Simple Sentence—We will read announcements but ignore their content. Pattern: SVV Even though this sentence has the coordinating conjunction “but”, it is simple because “but” is NOT joining 2 indepen ...
What is a verb?
... Even though crunch is often a verb, it can also be a noun. The crunch of the potato chips, for example, is a thing, a sound that we can hear. You therefore need to analyze the function that a word provides in a sentence before you determine what grammatical name to give that word. Know an action ve ...
... Even though crunch is often a verb, it can also be a noun. The crunch of the potato chips, for example, is a thing, a sound that we can hear. You therefore need to analyze the function that a word provides in a sentence before you determine what grammatical name to give that word. Know an action ve ...
1. Can it be divided into 3 parts?
... the topic that I can hold or touch AND divide into 3 parts!) Circle: Elaborating Detail: Object (a PART of the triangle that I can hold or touch!) ...
... the topic that I can hold or touch AND divide into 3 parts!) Circle: Elaborating Detail: Object (a PART of the triangle that I can hold or touch!) ...
Sentence Parts Cheat Sheet
... Ask yourself a question framed like this: Subject Verb What? If there is no answer to the question, there is no direct object, predicate nominative or predicate adjective. If there is an answer to this question, that word is the complement in the sentence. Example: Jason jogged this morning. Questio ...
... Ask yourself a question framed like this: Subject Verb What? If there is no answer to the question, there is no direct object, predicate nominative or predicate adjective. If there is an answer to this question, that word is the complement in the sentence. Example: Jason jogged this morning. Questio ...