PPT
... material—words that will not change the meaning, with or without them—you will cause ripples on the water on both sides of your hand; those ripples are the commas. What this means is that you must use the commas IN PAIRS with regard to this rule, on both sides of the ...
... material—words that will not change the meaning, with or without them—you will cause ripples on the water on both sides of your hand; those ripples are the commas. What this means is that you must use the commas IN PAIRS with regard to this rule, on both sides of the ...
Doc - KISS Grammar
... The program itself creates separate data files for each study (like this one). In a data file, each sample has two “pages.” The first page includes fields for an electronic copy of the writing sample, and for identification information. A button on that page leads to the “analysis” page. Initially, ...
... The program itself creates separate data files for each study (like this one). In a data file, each sample has two “pages.” The first page includes fields for an electronic copy of the writing sample, and for identification information. A button on that page leads to the “analysis” page. Initially, ...
lec37 - uogenglish
... for the distorting effects of the earth's atmosphere and thus allowing much sharper images of astronomical objects. The earth's atmosphere is constantly shimmering, because of moving pockets of air and changes in temperature, and such shimmering causes passing light rays to bend one way then another ...
... for the distorting effects of the earth's atmosphere and thus allowing much sharper images of astronomical objects. The earth's atmosphere is constantly shimmering, because of moving pockets of air and changes in temperature, and such shimmering causes passing light rays to bend one way then another ...
Lecture37
... for the distorting effects of the earth's atmosphere and thus allowing much sharper images of astronomical objects. The earth's atmosphere is constantly shimmering, because of moving pockets of air and changes in temperature, and such shimmering causes passing light rays to bend one way then another ...
... for the distorting effects of the earth's atmosphere and thus allowing much sharper images of astronomical objects. The earth's atmosphere is constantly shimmering, because of moving pockets of air and changes in temperature, and such shimmering causes passing light rays to bend one way then another ...
Essential Latin Grammar
... Adverbs generally modify verbs, but may also modify adjectives and other adverbs. In doing this work, they indicate how or when something happens, as well as the circumstances or the reason. Subordinate adverb clauses perform the same work with relation to main clauses. Clauses of this type include ...
... Adverbs generally modify verbs, but may also modify adjectives and other adverbs. In doing this work, they indicate how or when something happens, as well as the circumstances or the reason. Subordinate adverb clauses perform the same work with relation to main clauses. Clauses of this type include ...
grammar1 - La Habra High School
... possible nouns to which the pronoun might refer. Example: “Dickens hastened to meet his editor, but he was late.” (Who was late - Dickens or his editor?) Vague reference: The reader cannot figure out whether the pronoun’s reference is present or not. Example: “Ralph leaned against the tree; it got ...
... possible nouns to which the pronoun might refer. Example: “Dickens hastened to meet his editor, but he was late.” (Who was late - Dickens or his editor?) Vague reference: The reader cannot figure out whether the pronoun’s reference is present or not. Example: “Ralph leaned against the tree; it got ...
A pronoun can replace a noun or another pronoun
... An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun referring to an identifiable but not specified person or thing. An indefinite pronoun conveys the idea of all, any, none, or some. The most common indefinite pronouns are "all," "another," "any," "anybody," "anyone," "anything," "each," "everybody," "everyone," "ev ...
... An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun referring to an identifiable but not specified person or thing. An indefinite pronoun conveys the idea of all, any, none, or some. The most common indefinite pronouns are "all," "another," "any," "anybody," "anyone," "anything," "each," "everybody," "everyone," "ev ...
Indefinite Pronouns
... clause as its antecedents. For example “Bob and Joe ran into each other” but never “Bob went into town and Joe ran into each other.” • 5. Demonstrative pronoun: Indicates specificity. this, that, these, those. ...
... clause as its antecedents. For example “Bob and Joe ran into each other” but never “Bob went into town and Joe ran into each other.” • 5. Demonstrative pronoun: Indicates specificity. this, that, these, those. ...
Agencje pracy tymczasowej
... 1. Compound sentence consists of two or more clauses of equal “value”. The clauses are coordinate, e.g. John is reading a newspaper and Mary is watching television. 2. Complex sentence consists of at least two clauses of unequal “value”. The relation of subordination is involved. Mary likes John (ma ...
... 1. Compound sentence consists of two or more clauses of equal “value”. The clauses are coordinate, e.g. John is reading a newspaper and Mary is watching television. 2. Complex sentence consists of at least two clauses of unequal “value”. The relation of subordination is involved. Mary likes John (ma ...
BASIC SENTENCE FORMS S=SUBJECT V=VERB (transitive or
... 8. Lisa and Jim made Mrs. O’Brien a pie from the strawberries in their garden. 9. Some people consider smart phones, iPads, and other technology a necessity of life. 10. Jenna ran the 100-meter dash very quickly for a beginner. 11. We appointed Shannon the liaison to Junior High Student Council. 12. ...
... 8. Lisa and Jim made Mrs. O’Brien a pie from the strawberries in their garden. 9. Some people consider smart phones, iPads, and other technology a necessity of life. 10. Jenna ran the 100-meter dash very quickly for a beginner. 11. We appointed Shannon the liaison to Junior High Student Council. 12. ...
File - Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you
... comma before the last item in a series, it seems to be a general academic convention to include it. The examples below demonstrate this trend. On her vacation, Lisa visited Greece, Spain, and Italy. In their speeches, many of the candidates promised to help protect the environment, bring about world ...
... comma before the last item in a series, it seems to be a general academic convention to include it. The examples below demonstrate this trend. On her vacation, Lisa visited Greece, Spain, and Italy. In their speeches, many of the candidates promised to help protect the environment, bring about world ...
Some techniques for COMBINING SENTENCES - Glad
... 12. The poem, which was not very well written, still was successful. 13. What matters most is the thought behind the words. 14. The strong help those who cannot help themselves. 15. You should not be late because you live across the street from the school. ...
... 12. The poem, which was not very well written, still was successful. 13. What matters most is the thought behind the words. 14. The strong help those who cannot help themselves. 15. You should not be late because you live across the street from the school. ...
Rules for Finding and Fixing Comma Splices and
... subordinate conjunctions are tricky: 1) there are many subordinate conjunctions to choose from, and 2) you must use the right punctuation. For those who are not faint of heart, here are the things to keep in mind. First, know your subordinate conjunctions. Here is a list: S UB O R D I NA TE C O N J ...
... subordinate conjunctions are tricky: 1) there are many subordinate conjunctions to choose from, and 2) you must use the right punctuation. For those who are not faint of heart, here are the things to keep in mind. First, know your subordinate conjunctions. Here is a list: S UB O R D I NA TE C O N J ...
The Magic Lens - X
... One of the most common problems writers have with grammar is the pronoun reference error (ref.). The crux of the problem lies in pronouns not doing what we intend them to do: we intend them to refer to only their antecedents. In other words, a pronoun is supposed to stand for a noun. For example: Wh ...
... One of the most common problems writers have with grammar is the pronoun reference error (ref.). The crux of the problem lies in pronouns not doing what we intend them to do: we intend them to refer to only their antecedents. In other words, a pronoun is supposed to stand for a noun. For example: Wh ...
Proofreading for Commas
... 1. Skim your paper, looking for a phrase or clause in each sentence that explains or gives more information about a word or phrase that comes before it. 2. If you can delete the phrase or clause and still keep the meaning, the phrase or clause is probably nonessential and needs two commas, one befor ...
... 1. Skim your paper, looking for a phrase or clause in each sentence that explains or gives more information about a word or phrase that comes before it. 2. If you can delete the phrase or clause and still keep the meaning, the phrase or clause is probably nonessential and needs two commas, one befor ...
Document
... *Pronoun "this (these)" to indicate what the near space, time or concepts, "that (those)" to indicate what further afield Ex: Do you know these people? This is Harry and this is Jane Do you see those houses in the distance? That’s where we are going ...
... *Pronoun "this (these)" to indicate what the near space, time or concepts, "that (those)" to indicate what further afield Ex: Do you know these people? This is Harry and this is Jane Do you see those houses in the distance? That’s where we are going ...
Learning Punctuation Through Pattern Recognition
... more specific information, it could refer to any number of people. Therefore, the dependent clause whom you sent over to my office on Wednesday is essential in order for the reader to know which patient. In the second example, Mr. Goodweather is a specific noun. We really don’t need that additional ...
... more specific information, it could refer to any number of people. Therefore, the dependent clause whom you sent over to my office on Wednesday is essential in order for the reader to know which patient. In the second example, Mr. Goodweather is a specific noun. We really don’t need that additional ...
Notes on Clauses - Amazon Web Services
... result of combining two clauses which contain a repeated noun. You can combine two independent clauses to make one sentence containing an adjective clause by following these steps: 1. You must have two clauses which contain a repeated noun (or pronoun, or noun and pronoun which refer to the same thi ...
... result of combining two clauses which contain a repeated noun. You can combine two independent clauses to make one sentence containing an adjective clause by following these steps: 1. You must have two clauses which contain a repeated noun (or pronoun, or noun and pronoun which refer to the same thi ...
WRITING COMPLETE SENTENCES
... clause as a separate sentence when it follows clearly from the preceding main clause, as in the last example above. This is a conventional journalistic practice, often used for emphasis. For academic (school) writing and other more formal writing situations, however, you should avoid such journalist ...
... clause as a separate sentence when it follows clearly from the preceding main clause, as in the last example above. This is a conventional journalistic practice, often used for emphasis. For academic (school) writing and other more formal writing situations, however, you should avoid such journalist ...
The Absolute Phrase - Ms. Mallery`s Classroom
... Notes: The modifiers before the noun are generally adjectives with occasional adverbs modifying those adjectives. The modifiers after the noun will be prepositional phrases, participial phrases, or relative clauses. The noun is referred to as the object of the preposition. Therefore, when pronouns a ...
... Notes: The modifiers before the noun are generally adjectives with occasional adverbs modifying those adjectives. The modifiers after the noun will be prepositional phrases, participial phrases, or relative clauses. The noun is referred to as the object of the preposition. Therefore, when pronouns a ...
Grammar Terminology Guide
... normally say the s in speaking. A clause is a part of a sentence that has its own verb. A sentence can contain one or more main clauses, linked by a conjunction such as and, but, or, or yet, or by a semicolon. A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction such as because, if, or when, ...
... normally say the s in speaking. A clause is a part of a sentence that has its own verb. A sentence can contain one or more main clauses, linked by a conjunction such as and, but, or, or yet, or by a semicolon. A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction such as because, if, or when, ...
Psalm 1 with Extreme Annotation
... usually translated when, and they both have adverbial counterparts translated then. But þā is most o"en used where the action takes place at a definite time, as in a narrative (þā se biscop forð/ērde when the bishop died), while þonne is used where one is describing an action that is customary, or hy ...
... usually translated when, and they both have adverbial counterparts translated then. But þā is most o"en used where the action takes place at a definite time, as in a narrative (þā se biscop forð/ērde when the bishop died), while þonne is used where one is describing an action that is customary, or hy ...
Psalm 1 with Extreme Annotation
... translated when, and they both have adverbial counterparts translated then. But þā is most o"en used where the action takes place at a definite time, as in a narrative (þā se biscop forð/ērde when the bishop died), while þonne is used where one is describing an action that is customary, or hypothetic ...
... translated when, and they both have adverbial counterparts translated then. But þā is most o"en used where the action takes place at a definite time, as in a narrative (þā se biscop forð/ērde when the bishop died), while þonne is used where one is describing an action that is customary, or hypothetic ...
Name: ____________ Hour: ______ Everything You Need to Know
... Ex. Charlie asked himself if he really liked Marnie. (himself reflects back over the verb onto the subject Charlie. Himself is a reflexive pronoun). VIII. Intensive Pronouns come right after the antecedent and make the antecedent stronger. Ex. Charlie himself would never sink that low. (himself is i ...
... Ex. Charlie asked himself if he really liked Marnie. (himself reflects back over the verb onto the subject Charlie. Himself is a reflexive pronoun). VIII. Intensive Pronouns come right after the antecedent and make the antecedent stronger. Ex. Charlie himself would never sink that low. (himself is i ...
Study Guide – Simple, Compound, and Complex
... express a complete thought. It begins with the word "after" which is in our list of subordinating conjunctions above. Notice that it does not have a verb. Therefore, it can't be a subordinate clause BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT A SUBORDINATE CLAUSE HAS TO HAVE A SUBJECT AND A VERB. It would be a subordinate ...
... express a complete thought. It begins with the word "after" which is in our list of subordinating conjunctions above. Notice that it does not have a verb. Therefore, it can't be a subordinate clause BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT A SUBORDINATE CLAUSE HAS TO HAVE A SUBJECT AND A VERB. It would be a subordinate ...