sentences
... the clauses can usually be in any order. e.g.We ran for shelter as soon as it started to rain. As soon as it started to rain, we ran for shelter. If the independent clause is first, do not use a comma. ...
... the clauses can usually be in any order. e.g.We ran for shelter as soon as it started to rain. As soon as it started to rain, we ran for shelter. If the independent clause is first, do not use a comma. ...
Grammar Review
... (an infinitive is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb). An infinitive usually begins with “to.” Click here for kinds of infinitive phrases. ...
... (an infinitive is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb). An infinitive usually begins with “to.” Click here for kinds of infinitive phrases. ...
What is a preposition?
... Put your sentences aside for now. Let’s watch the video link on the next slide and then we will share our sentences underlining the prepositions we used to give the directions. ...
... Put your sentences aside for now. Let’s watch the video link on the next slide and then we will share our sentences underlining the prepositions we used to give the directions. ...
ELP Glossary
... Gerunds: The –ing form of a verb (present participle) used as a noun in a subject, object, or subject complement. Irregular Nouns: Referring to words changing from their singular form to become plural that require a spelling change, different from ‘regular’ plural words which are made plural by addi ...
... Gerunds: The –ing form of a verb (present participle) used as a noun in a subject, object, or subject complement. Irregular Nouns: Referring to words changing from their singular form to become plural that require a spelling change, different from ‘regular’ plural words which are made plural by addi ...
Roman Housing Project - KET Distance Learning
... Indicates the location of the house in Latin using a preposition such as in or prope. Contains at least five graphics, with captions. (E.g. “pulchra domus”) Extra Credit: In addition to the five required adjectives, include up to five more strictly comparative or superlative adjectives that agre ...
... Indicates the location of the house in Latin using a preposition such as in or prope. Contains at least five graphics, with captions. (E.g. “pulchra domus”) Extra Credit: In addition to the five required adjectives, include up to five more strictly comparative or superlative adjectives that agre ...
Using modifiers–adjectives–adverbs–prepositional phrases
... from thirst, which may be either a noun or a verb. Complete each sentence below with the adjective form of the italicized noun or verb. When you're done, compare your answers with those at the end of the exercise. 1. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina brought great destruction to the Gulf coast. It was one ...
... from thirst, which may be either a noun or a verb. Complete each sentence below with the adjective form of the italicized noun or verb. When you're done, compare your answers with those at the end of the exercise. 1. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina brought great destruction to the Gulf coast. It was one ...
Grammar, Syntax, Style Review
... As you can see, the structure of the first sentence contains a list of things that have different structures: infinitive form, predicate form, and participle form; whereas the second example remains consistent in using the infinitive form. When dealing with parallel structure, remember the importanc ...
... As you can see, the structure of the first sentence contains a list of things that have different structures: infinitive form, predicate form, and participle form; whereas the second example remains consistent in using the infinitive form. When dealing with parallel structure, remember the importanc ...
Linguistics 001: Syntax
... different from each other • However, for the purposes of question formation, they behave in exactly the same way • The rule for questions of this type ignores subjects and their internal structure, treating them all the same • the rule isn’t stated linearly; it has to be stated in terms of a complex ...
... different from each other • However, for the purposes of question formation, they behave in exactly the same way • The rule for questions of this type ignores subjects and their internal structure, treating them all the same • the rule isn’t stated linearly; it has to be stated in terms of a complex ...
What is a preposition?
... Put your sentences aside for now. Let’s watch the video link on the next slide and then we will share our sentences underlining the prepositions we used to give the directions. ...
... Put your sentences aside for now. Let’s watch the video link on the next slide and then we will share our sentences underlining the prepositions we used to give the directions. ...
TYPES OF PHRASES
... A phrase is a group of related words (within a sentence) without both subject and verb. For example, He is laughing at the joker. A phrase functions as a noun, verb, adverb, adjective or preposition in a sentence. The function of a phrase depends on its construction (words it contains). On the basis ...
... A phrase is a group of related words (within a sentence) without both subject and verb. For example, He is laughing at the joker. A phrase functions as a noun, verb, adverb, adjective or preposition in a sentence. The function of a phrase depends on its construction (words it contains). On the basis ...
Grammar Scheme of Work
... • recognising the use of singular and plural forms in speech and through shared reading • transforming sentences from singular to plural and vice versa, noting which words have to change and which do not • using the terms singular and plural appropriately 3. To express time and cause using conjunct ...
... • recognising the use of singular and plural forms in speech and through shared reading • transforming sentences from singular to plural and vice versa, noting which words have to change and which do not • using the terms singular and plural appropriately 3. To express time and cause using conjunct ...
KS1 moderation presentation (PDF 321KB)
... Using expanded noun phrases It is possible to expand a noun phrase by adding words appropriately before and/or after the noun There is no requirement for an expanded noun phrase to include a specific number of adjectives ...
... Using expanded noun phrases It is possible to expand a noun phrase by adding words appropriately before and/or after the noun There is no requirement for an expanded noun phrase to include a specific number of adjectives ...
L2 Adjective and Adverb Phrases
... the sake of our lesson today, let’s consider two types of prepositional phrases: adjective and adverb phrases. First of all, what is a phrase? A phrase is a group of related words which serve as a single part of speech. Phrases are not a complete thought so they cannot stand alone. To be considered ...
... the sake of our lesson today, let’s consider two types of prepositional phrases: adjective and adverb phrases. First of all, what is a phrase? A phrase is a group of related words which serve as a single part of speech. Phrases are not a complete thought so they cannot stand alone. To be considered ...
How to meet and greet in Latin
... In Latin there is no definite article, meaning that there is no word for “a”, “an” or “the”. Like Malay or Māori, in Latin you would say “man walks” or “women walk” rather than “a man walks” or “the women walk”. The reason this is possible is because Latin nouns and verbs contain personal descripti ...
... In Latin there is no definite article, meaning that there is no word for “a”, “an” or “the”. Like Malay or Māori, in Latin you would say “man walks” or “women walk” rather than “a man walks” or “the women walk”. The reason this is possible is because Latin nouns and verbs contain personal descripti ...
STYLE Presentation
... #5 - Who/Which Clause The new hotel and casino deal, which had been engineered by Michael Corleone, was in danger of collapse. “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse,” said the bemused mafia don. ...
... #5 - Who/Which Clause The new hotel and casino deal, which had been engineered by Michael Corleone, was in danger of collapse. “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse,” said the bemused mafia don. ...
Independent clause
... Introductory words (transitions & names) and Introductory clauses (dependent clauses) need commas after them IF they appear before the independent clause in the sentence. An independent clause will have a subject (normally a noun) and predicate (a verb) and will be a complete thought. Examples: Inde ...
... Introductory words (transitions & names) and Introductory clauses (dependent clauses) need commas after them IF they appear before the independent clause in the sentence. An independent clause will have a subject (normally a noun) and predicate (a verb) and will be a complete thought. Examples: Inde ...
WRITING The Basics - University of Bolton
... experiment was conducted’, as opposed to ‘I conducted an experiment’. Pronouns These are words that stand in place of nouns, to avoid repetition. So, in the last sentence, instead of saying ‘Pronouns are words ...’, the pronoun ‘these’ was used. There are different categories of pronouns, but common ...
... experiment was conducted’, as opposed to ‘I conducted an experiment’. Pronouns These are words that stand in place of nouns, to avoid repetition. So, in the last sentence, instead of saying ‘Pronouns are words ...’, the pronoun ‘these’ was used. There are different categories of pronouns, but common ...
Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
... includes its object. The object of a preposition is always a noun or pronoun. In these sentences, the prepositional phrase is underlined and the object of the preposition is in italic print. Why don’t you come with me? At school, Nell is quiet, but at home, she has a lot to say. We hiked up the path ...
... includes its object. The object of a preposition is always a noun or pronoun. In these sentences, the prepositional phrase is underlined and the object of the preposition is in italic print. Why don’t you come with me? At school, Nell is quiet, but at home, she has a lot to say. We hiked up the path ...
THE PARTS OF SPEECH
... which is regarded as a single whole unit. In English, most collective nouns focus on the collective whole, so they are considered singular and take a singular verb and a singular pronoun (The army is defeating itself. The committee is dividing itself.). However, some collective nouns focus on the in ...
... which is regarded as a single whole unit. In English, most collective nouns focus on the collective whole, so they are considered singular and take a singular verb and a singular pronoun (The army is defeating itself. The committee is dividing itself.). However, some collective nouns focus on the in ...
Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers
... after the word it modifies. You need to have a comma after a participial phrase that starts a sentence and to set them off from the rest of the sentence. ...
... after the word it modifies. You need to have a comma after a participial phrase that starts a sentence and to set them off from the rest of the sentence. ...
Lesson 8 Nouns
... A noun is a word that denotes a person, place, thing, or idea. In a sentence, nouns answer the questions who and what. Eg. ...
... A noun is a word that denotes a person, place, thing, or idea. In a sentence, nouns answer the questions who and what. Eg. ...
Major Sentence Faults
... 6. Use commas before trailing modification, nonrestrictive phrases or clauses that follow the main clause and end the sentence. • We can leave or stay, depending on the weather. • I will support your program, although I do not agree with all of its details. 7. Use commas to set off items in a series ...
... 6. Use commas before trailing modification, nonrestrictive phrases or clauses that follow the main clause and end the sentence. • We can leave or stay, depending on the weather. • I will support your program, although I do not agree with all of its details. 7. Use commas to set off items in a series ...
Document
... cup, glass; or living things like person, woman, plant, animal; or they may denote abstract “things“ like love, hate, friendship, probability, opportunity, etc. Names like Peter, London, Christianity, Communism are called proper nouns [Eigennamen]. They are spelt with capital letters. ...
... cup, glass; or living things like person, woman, plant, animal; or they may denote abstract “things“ like love, hate, friendship, probability, opportunity, etc. Names like Peter, London, Christianity, Communism are called proper nouns [Eigennamen]. They are spelt with capital letters. ...
