Phrases and Clauses
... Ex. When we went to the lecture, we saw our good friends. "When we went to the lecture" is a dependent clause. By itself, it does not make a complete thought. It is dependent upon the independent clause "we saw our good friends" to make a complete thought. Here are a few things to remember about dep ...
... Ex. When we went to the lecture, we saw our good friends. "When we went to the lecture" is a dependent clause. By itself, it does not make a complete thought. It is dependent upon the independent clause "we saw our good friends" to make a complete thought. Here are a few things to remember about dep ...
8.0 Diagramming Adverb Clauses
... Directions: Diagram the following sentences. First, diagram the independent clause, then diagram the dependent adverb clause underneath. The dependent clause will be the clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction. (Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: although, as, because, if, ...
... Directions: Diagram the following sentences. First, diagram the independent clause, then diagram the dependent adverb clause underneath. The dependent clause will be the clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction. (Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: although, as, because, if, ...
Lola Oliva Asencio Gabriela Torres Silva B1 IC RELATIVE
... person and is the complement of the preposition to) Whose → we usually use whose as a relative pronoun to indicate possession by people and animals. It expresses that the thing mentioned in the relative clause belongs to the antecedent. In more formal styles, we can also use it for things. Whose can ...
... person and is the complement of the preposition to) Whose → we usually use whose as a relative pronoun to indicate possession by people and animals. It expresses that the thing mentioned in the relative clause belongs to the antecedent. In more formal styles, we can also use it for things. Whose can ...
Noun
... A preposition may be defined as connecting word showing the relation of a noun or a noun substitute to some other word in the sentence (the squirrel in the tree; the preposition in shows the relationship between the squirrel and the tree.). Over ninety percent of preposition usage involves these n ...
... A preposition may be defined as connecting word showing the relation of a noun or a noun substitute to some other word in the sentence (the squirrel in the tree; the preposition in shows the relationship between the squirrel and the tree.). Over ninety percent of preposition usage involves these n ...
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 ...
Pronoun - St. Clairsville Schools
... several, much, many, something, anyone, etc. We’re not sure how many any of those words are!!! That’s why they’re Indefinite Pronouns! ...
... several, much, many, something, anyone, etc. We’re not sure how many any of those words are!!! That’s why they’re Indefinite Pronouns! ...
PRESENTATION NAME
... his kindergarten class. (Than anyone else in his kindergarten class answers the question how much? or to what degree? about the adverb louder.) ...
... his kindergarten class. (Than anyone else in his kindergarten class answers the question how much? or to what degree? about the adverb louder.) ...
FatherandDaughter
... and playing the guitar. He asked his friend Art Garfunkel to sing with him, and the two of them formed a little group called Tom and Jerry. They later changed their name to Simon & Garfunkel. The group attracted the attention of a record producer who released one of their songs. Even though Simon an ...
... and playing the guitar. He asked his friend Art Garfunkel to sing with him, and the two of them formed a little group called Tom and Jerry. They later changed their name to Simon & Garfunkel. The group attracted the attention of a record producer who released one of their songs. Even though Simon an ...
English 3318: Studies in English Grammar
... Reports the essence of what someone said. Word order and verb tenses often differ from what they would have been when the words were originally said. Introduced by an interrogative word (who, what, why, etc.) or an optional that. No punctuation used to set off from the rest of the sentence. Marie sa ...
... Reports the essence of what someone said. Word order and verb tenses often differ from what they would have been when the words were originally said. Introduced by an interrogative word (who, what, why, etc.) or an optional that. No punctuation used to set off from the rest of the sentence. Marie sa ...
Grammar Camp II
... From the time he was a small boy, he always wanted to ride in a NASCAR race. Compound-complex sentence: consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Because she couldn’t bear to see him, the woman went down the sidewalk, and she never looked back. Comma There are a ...
... From the time he was a small boy, he always wanted to ride in a NASCAR race. Compound-complex sentence: consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Because she couldn’t bear to see him, the woman went down the sidewalk, and she never looked back. Comma There are a ...
CLAUSES NOTES I. Clauses A. a group of words B. has a subject
... modifies blows) 2. The GPS tells us wherever we need to go. (adverb clause modifies tells) 3. The students are working harder than they need to. (adverb clause modifies harder) E. a list of subordinating conjunctions is on page 477 ...
... modifies blows) 2. The GPS tells us wherever we need to go. (adverb clause modifies tells) 3. The students are working harder than they need to. (adverb clause modifies harder) E. a list of subordinating conjunctions is on page 477 ...
SPaG Level 6 Practice Test (Set 1) - Answers
... 7 Put a semicolon in the correct place in the sentence below. I have to write my story with a pen; my sister, however, is allowed to use the laptop. TIP: Semicolons can be used to avoid comma splicing (separating two related main clauses with a comma). An appropriate conjunction could be used instea ...
... 7 Put a semicolon in the correct place in the sentence below. I have to write my story with a pen; my sister, however, is allowed to use the laptop. TIP: Semicolons can be used to avoid comma splicing (separating two related main clauses with a comma). An appropriate conjunction could be used instea ...
Some technical terms for sentences
... Preposition: a linking word used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in a phrase or sentence. (e.g. to, in, about, above, around, among, off, on, by under, from, over, near, during.) Clause: a group of words which has both a subject and a predicate Types: Independent (ma ...
... Preposition: a linking word used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in a phrase or sentence. (e.g. to, in, about, above, around, among, off, on, by under, from, over, near, during.) Clause: a group of words which has both a subject and a predicate Types: Independent (ma ...
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 ...
dependent clause
... • [S+V/] that acts like an adjective • Example: The story [that I[that am reading] is sad. I am reading] ...
... • [S+V/] that acts like an adjective • Example: The story [that I[that am reading] is sad. I am reading] ...
incomplete or missing participial phrases
... (appositive before the subject) Appositives are actually reduced adjective clauses. However, unlike adjective clauses, they do not contain a marker or a verb. Oak, which is one of the most durable hardwoods, is often used to make furniture. (adjective clause) Oak, one of the most durable hardwoods, ...
... (appositive before the subject) Appositives are actually reduced adjective clauses. However, unlike adjective clauses, they do not contain a marker or a verb. Oak, which is one of the most durable hardwoods, is often used to make furniture. (adjective clause) Oak, one of the most durable hardwoods, ...
Chapter 25 Infinitives
... *The translations of the infinitives are conventional. They are rarely translated literally, but rather according to the construction to which they belong. ...
... *The translations of the infinitives are conventional. They are rarely translated literally, but rather according to the construction to which they belong. ...
Relative Clauses
... Note: “That” is obligatory in this sentence. We cannot delete it. 2. Object of a Verb in another clause e.g. Everyone could see (that) he was frightened. (=Everyone could see it.) Note: “That” is optional in this sentence. We can delete it. 3. Complement of Subject +BE e.g. The truth is (that) he wa ...
... Note: “That” is obligatory in this sentence. We cannot delete it. 2. Object of a Verb in another clause e.g. Everyone could see (that) he was frightened. (=Everyone could see it.) Note: “That” is optional in this sentence. We can delete it. 3. Complement of Subject +BE e.g. The truth is (that) he wa ...
Dependent or Subordinate Clauses
... o Nonrestrictive Clause - "The building, which they built in San Francisco, sold for a lot of money." A nonrestrictive clause begins with a relative pronoun like which or who. It adds extra information about an already-specific noun; in this case, there's only one building to talk about, whereas the ...
... o Nonrestrictive Clause - "The building, which they built in San Francisco, sold for a lot of money." A nonrestrictive clause begins with a relative pronoun like which or who. It adds extra information about an already-specific noun; in this case, there's only one building to talk about, whereas the ...
Grammar Review
... cat is my sister. Grading papers is what I like to do on Sundays. Satisfied with their revisions, the teacher gave them all As. ...
... cat is my sister. Grading papers is what I like to do on Sundays. Satisfied with their revisions, the teacher gave them all As. ...
PRESCHOOLERS` DEVELOPING MORPHOSYNTACTIC SKILLS
... shoes and socks on because the stones will hurt my feet.” • (3 yrs old) “I will give my old pillow to the poor children so they ...
... shoes and socks on because the stones will hurt my feet.” • (3 yrs old) “I will give my old pillow to the poor children so they ...
Library Orientation and Clauses and Phrases (G#2)
... A clause has a subject and complete verb that go together; a phrase doesn’t. An “-ing” verb cannot be the only verb in a sentence. With no helping verb, it makes a phrase. A phrase can never be a sentence by itself. Clauses must be connected to sentences (other clauses) in very specific ways (with s ...
... A clause has a subject and complete verb that go together; a phrase doesn’t. An “-ing” verb cannot be the only verb in a sentence. With no helping verb, it makes a phrase. A phrase can never be a sentence by itself. Clauses must be connected to sentences (other clauses) in very specific ways (with s ...
11 RULES OF WRITING
... refining of writing skills. Explore each of the rules to see examples of its application, and use the references to find additional explanations and examples on the Web or in print. Look up grammatical terms in the glossary. For a wider variety of information, check related FAQs and other writing re ...
... refining of writing skills. Explore each of the rules to see examples of its application, and use the references to find additional explanations and examples on the Web or in print. Look up grammatical terms in the glossary. For a wider variety of information, check related FAQs and other writing re ...