Modifiers (Noun Strings) Modifying Gerunds Mood
... Parallel construction can be used to build a sentence or emphasize a point. | Parallelism may rely on accepted cues (either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, both/and). All elements of the parallelism that appear on one side of the coordinating conjunction should match corresponding elements on th ...
... Parallel construction can be used to build a sentence or emphasize a point. | Parallelism may rely on accepted cues (either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, both/and). All elements of the parallelism that appear on one side of the coordinating conjunction should match corresponding elements on th ...
Sentence Variety Review
... In the midst of the crowded stadium cried a lost little girl. Note: Prepositional phrases are fragments; they are either missing a subject, a verb or both. They are nonessential parts of the sentence. ...
... In the midst of the crowded stadium cried a lost little girl. Note: Prepositional phrases are fragments; they are either missing a subject, a verb or both. They are nonessential parts of the sentence. ...
Sentence variety exercise 1
... I will be neither happy nor healthy if you don’t let me go. (4) a contradictory or additional choice (not only...but also): He not only works as a teacher but also performs at the theater. Correlative conjunctions can precede nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, infinitives, par ...
... I will be neither happy nor healthy if you don’t let me go. (4) a contradictory or additional choice (not only...but also): He not only works as a teacher but also performs at the theater. Correlative conjunctions can precede nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, infinitives, par ...
Correlative Conjunctions (Paired Coordinators)
... I will be neither happy nor healthy if you don’t let me go. (4) a contradictory or additional choice (not only...but also): He not only works as a teacher but also performs at the theater. Correlative conjunctions can precede nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, infinitives, par ...
... I will be neither happy nor healthy if you don’t let me go. (4) a contradictory or additional choice (not only...but also): He not only works as a teacher but also performs at the theater. Correlative conjunctions can precede nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, infinitives, par ...
Sentences Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
... Note that sentences D and E are the same except sentence D begins with the dependent clause which is followed by a comma, and sentence E begins with the independent clause which contains no comma. The comma after the dependent clause in sentence D is required, and experienced listeners of English wi ...
... Note that sentences D and E are the same except sentence D begins with the dependent clause which is followed by a comma, and sentence E begins with the independent clause which contains no comma. The comma after the dependent clause in sentence D is required, and experienced listeners of English wi ...
Paragraphs: complete units of organized and rational thoughts and
... In the following paragraph, please identify the topic sentence and any transitions that the author uses. Also, circle the violation of unity. New York has a museum to suit almost any taste. The Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art are famous for their art collections. Other important col ...
... In the following paragraph, please identify the topic sentence and any transitions that the author uses. Also, circle the violation of unity. New York has a museum to suit almost any taste. The Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art are famous for their art collections. Other important col ...
English_101_-_Sentence_Fundamentals_ - E
... The string Tom married Amy could be a complete sentence on its own; the additional string, when he was 19, could not be a complete sentence on its own. It is a clause. A clause is a sentence-like construction contained within a sentence. The construction when he was 19 is 'sentence-like' in the sens ...
... The string Tom married Amy could be a complete sentence on its own; the additional string, when he was 19, could not be a complete sentence on its own. It is a clause. A clause is a sentence-like construction contained within a sentence. The construction when he was 19 is 'sentence-like' in the sens ...
Phrases and Clauses - Laurel County Schools
... both essential (no commas) and non-essential (commas) appositives in your writing. Your appositives must be underlined. ...
... both essential (no commas) and non-essential (commas) appositives in your writing. Your appositives must be underlined. ...
Articles: Particular Hints - Slavic Languages Division
... “What” and other question words can also be followed by “the” + expletive to add vehemence to a question or indicate dismayed amazement. What the Hell are you doing?! Who the heck are you? How the dickens should I know? Where the devil are my keys? This pattern holds for unprintable expletives and i ...
... “What” and other question words can also be followed by “the” + expletive to add vehemence to a question or indicate dismayed amazement. What the Hell are you doing?! Who the heck are you? How the dickens should I know? Where the devil are my keys? This pattern holds for unprintable expletives and i ...
English features four core sentence elements: subjects
... The predicate of a sentence is the verb or verb phrase, linked to the subject, which tells what action is being performed by that subject. In the examples above, "crossed the street," "works in the city" and "is a good athlete" are all predicates. One thing to keep in mind in terms of predicates is ...
... The predicate of a sentence is the verb or verb phrase, linked to the subject, which tells what action is being performed by that subject. In the examples above, "crossed the street," "works in the city" and "is a good athlete" are all predicates. One thing to keep in mind in terms of predicates is ...
LABELS
... when the rhyme of a clause has two components, each of which is taken in turn as the theme of a subsequent clause. 4. derived themes :( 5.4) there is no direct definitions in the book. I can tell u here that the it is when we refer to things not in the same paragraph, may be in another section or ch ...
... when the rhyme of a clause has two components, each of which is taken in turn as the theme of a subsequent clause. 4. derived themes :( 5.4) there is no direct definitions in the book. I can tell u here that the it is when we refer to things not in the same paragraph, may be in another section or ch ...
ASSIGNMENT ONE ASSIGNMENT TWO
... 30. loose sentence (cumulative): A type of sentence in which the main clause is followed by subordinate clauses or phrases that supply additional detail. A work containing many loose sentences often seems informal, relaxed, and conversational. 31. metonymy: A figure of speech that replaces the name ...
... 30. loose sentence (cumulative): A type of sentence in which the main clause is followed by subordinate clauses or phrases that supply additional detail. A work containing many loose sentences often seems informal, relaxed, and conversational. 31. metonymy: A figure of speech that replaces the name ...
Academic writing: sentence level
... A run-on sentence occurs when two independent clauses (of two complete thoughts) are blended into one without proper punctuation. Examples: The survey shows that more than 80% of the population agrees that racism is rife however only 12% of the population admits that they are racist. More than 80% o ...
... A run-on sentence occurs when two independent clauses (of two complete thoughts) are blended into one without proper punctuation. Examples: The survey shows that more than 80% of the population agrees that racism is rife however only 12% of the population admits that they are racist. More than 80% o ...
Phrases and Clauses
... We could easily turn independent clauses into complete sentences by adding appropriate punctuation marks. We call them independent because these types of clauses can stand independently by themselves, without any extra words attached, and be complete sentences. IV. Dependent clauses (DC) - also call ...
... We could easily turn independent clauses into complete sentences by adding appropriate punctuation marks. We call them independent because these types of clauses can stand independently by themselves, without any extra words attached, and be complete sentences. IV. Dependent clauses (DC) - also call ...
Verbal Constructions of the There is Type
... clause: It often determines concord governing a singular form of the verb, especially in declarative sentences, even when the following “ notional subject” is plural: e.g. There’s two ladies in the waiting room. ( informal) There are two ladies in the waiting room. ( formal ) It can act as subject i ...
... clause: It often determines concord governing a singular form of the verb, especially in declarative sentences, even when the following “ notional subject” is plural: e.g. There’s two ladies in the waiting room. ( informal) There are two ladies in the waiting room. ( formal ) It can act as subject i ...
Notes Handout File - Galena Park ISD Moodle
... b) Behind the cushions John found more bits of food and other debris then he imagined possible. ...
... b) Behind the cushions John found more bits of food and other debris then he imagined possible. ...
sum I am
... These endings are in the case we call the ABLATIVE case. Many prepositions are followed by words in this case, usually ones which describe LOCATION or show a RELATIONSHIP between people or things ...
... These endings are in the case we call the ABLATIVE case. Many prepositions are followed by words in this case, usually ones which describe LOCATION or show a RELATIONSHIP between people or things ...
The First Deadly Sin: Passive Voice
... In most instances, put the verb in the active voice rather than in the passive voice. Passive voice produces a sentence in which the subject receives an action. In contrast, active voice produces a sentence in which the subject performs an action. Passive voice often produces unclear, wordy sentence ...
... In most instances, put the verb in the active voice rather than in the passive voice. Passive voice produces a sentence in which the subject receives an action. In contrast, active voice produces a sentence in which the subject performs an action. Passive voice often produces unclear, wordy sentence ...
Common Grammar Errors
... you find them. You may consider that the content of the paper is more important than the mechanics, but correcting the grammar errors in your paper is a sure way to improve it. Ambiguous Pronouns We all know how pronouns are supposed to work: they take the place of proper nouns (e.g. “she” instead o ...
... you find them. You may consider that the content of the paper is more important than the mechanics, but correcting the grammar errors in your paper is a sure way to improve it. Ambiguous Pronouns We all know how pronouns are supposed to work: they take the place of proper nouns (e.g. “she” instead o ...
the seven deadly sins of writing
... In most instances, put the verb in the active voice rather than in the passive voice. Passive voice produces a sentence in which the subject receives an action. In contrast, active voice produces a sentence in which the subject performs an action. Passive voice often produces unclear, wordy sentence ...
... In most instances, put the verb in the active voice rather than in the passive voice. Passive voice produces a sentence in which the subject receives an action. In contrast, active voice produces a sentence in which the subject performs an action. Passive voice often produces unclear, wordy sentence ...
Abbreviations and Initials
... Sometimes a writer will give human characteristics to non-human things. Objects, ideas, places, or animals may be given human qualities. They may perform human actions. This kind of language is called personification. Personification helps a writer to create an exciting picture in the reader’s ...
... Sometimes a writer will give human characteristics to non-human things. Objects, ideas, places, or animals may be given human qualities. They may perform human actions. This kind of language is called personification. Personification helps a writer to create an exciting picture in the reader’s ...
Adjectives and Adverbs
... Note: This document should only be used as a reference and should not replace assignment guidelines. ...
... Note: This document should only be used as a reference and should not replace assignment guidelines. ...