What is a Possessive Pronoun?
... sentence. To challenge yourself, identify the reflexive pronoun as the direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition. A chameleon can give itself tasty meals of unsuspecting ...
... sentence. To challenge yourself, identify the reflexive pronoun as the direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition. A chameleon can give itself tasty meals of unsuspecting ...
SS Grammar Unit 9 Subject Verb Agreement
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agreement - Rowan County Schools
... The correct use of verbs is especially important. Correct spelling, in addition to correct usage of verbs, is an essential writing skill. People in the business world look carefully at letters of application. Letters with nonstandard English do not make a good impression. ...
... The correct use of verbs is especially important. Correct spelling, in addition to correct usage of verbs, is an essential writing skill. People in the business world look carefully at letters of application. Letters with nonstandard English do not make a good impression. ...
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... pronoun to use, say the sentence aloud with only the pronoun as the subject or the object. Your ear will tell you which form is correct. Whenever the pronoun I is part of a compound subject, it should always be placed after the other parts of the subject. Similarly, when the pronoun me is part of a ...
... pronoun to use, say the sentence aloud with only the pronoun as the subject or the object. Your ear will tell you which form is correct. Whenever the pronoun I is part of a compound subject, it should always be placed after the other parts of the subject. Similarly, when the pronoun me is part of a ...
grammar1 - La Habra High School
... items in lists and compounds. Keeping lists and compounds grammatically parallel is a good writing technique. Parallel Compound: John was adjective and adjective. John was tall and handsome. rather than: John was tall and an athlete. ...
... items in lists and compounds. Keeping lists and compounds grammatically parallel is a good writing technique. Parallel Compound: John was adjective and adjective. John was tall and handsome. rather than: John was tall and an athlete. ...
Collective nouns
... a club join it of their own free will and are also able to leave it, and therefore club can be called a collective noun. And contrasted with this we have wood, which is not animate and cannot be considered a collective noun according to Persson’s theory since the trees do not join the woods of their ...
... a club join it of their own free will and are also able to leave it, and therefore club can be called a collective noun. And contrasted with this we have wood, which is not animate and cannot be considered a collective noun according to Persson’s theory since the trees do not join the woods of their ...
AP STYLE ADDRESSES Use Ave., Blvd. and St. only with a
... All similar words – alley, circle, court, drive, road, terrace, etc. – always are spelled out. Capitalize them when they are part of formal name without a number (Bearcat Alley); lowercase when used alone (The road was wet.) or with two or more names (Fairfax and Bunker Hill roads). Always use figur ...
... All similar words – alley, circle, court, drive, road, terrace, etc. – always are spelled out. Capitalize them when they are part of formal name without a number (Bearcat Alley); lowercase when used alone (The road was wet.) or with two or more names (Fairfax and Bunker Hill roads). Always use figur ...
Usage - Pronoun Case
... 2. When a pronoun is part of a compound element, choose the pronoun case that would be correct if the pronoun were not part of a compound element. ...
... 2. When a pronoun is part of a compound element, choose the pronoun case that would be correct if the pronoun were not part of a compound element. ...
Subject / Verb Agreement As you know, when words agree they are
... Neither sea otters nor seals make their [not its] home in the Caribbean. ...
... Neither sea otters nor seals make their [not its] home in the Caribbean. ...
Presentation
... The language of Shakespeare sounds strange to their ears. To Shakespeare our English would seem like a foreign language. Some of his words look odd in print; the spellings are unfamiliar. The spoken words of Shakespeare are more eloquent than mine. ...
... The language of Shakespeare sounds strange to their ears. To Shakespeare our English would seem like a foreign language. Some of his words look odd in print; the spellings are unfamiliar. The spoken words of Shakespeare are more eloquent than mine. ...
Packet for the Grammar Proficiency Exam
... 1. A. The girl was not interested in taking a math course; she was only interested in history courses. B. Eating is something we all must do, however, junk food can be harmful to our health. C. The test was a difficult one but was only a small part of my grade. D. Because the car is being fixed, I m ...
... 1. A. The girl was not interested in taking a math course; she was only interested in history courses. B. Eating is something we all must do, however, junk food can be harmful to our health. C. The test was a difficult one but was only a small part of my grade. D. Because the car is being fixed, I m ...
Cornell Notes (Pronouns)
... Will you please give that away? *If a demonstrative pronoun modifies a noun, they are NOT functioning as pronouns, they are functioning as adjectives. This is terrible. (pronoun) This spaghetti is terrible. (adjective) He bought that at a sale. (pronoun) He bought that tire at a sale. (adjective) Ar ...
... Will you please give that away? *If a demonstrative pronoun modifies a noun, they are NOT functioning as pronouns, they are functioning as adjectives. This is terrible. (pronoun) This spaghetti is terrible. (adjective) He bought that at a sale. (pronoun) He bought that tire at a sale. (adjective) Ar ...
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
... (Does, Do) different personalities know about one another? Multiple personality disorder (are, is) caused by severe traumas. The challenge of sports sometimes (affect, affects) an athlete’s confidence. ...
... (Does, Do) different personalities know about one another? Multiple personality disorder (are, is) caused by severe traumas. The challenge of sports sometimes (affect, affects) an athlete’s confidence. ...
Name
... PRONOUN: A word that replaces a noun or pronoun. ANTECEDENT: The word that a pronoun refers to is called its antecedent. SUBJECT PRONOUNS – identifies whom or what a sentence is about. It is the “actor” or subject of the sentence. Remember subject pronouns are used after linking verbs if they are pr ...
... PRONOUN: A word that replaces a noun or pronoun. ANTECEDENT: The word that a pronoun refers to is called its antecedent. SUBJECT PRONOUNS – identifies whom or what a sentence is about. It is the “actor” or subject of the sentence. Remember subject pronouns are used after linking verbs if they are pr ...
Pronoun Power Point Review
... A. The orchestra gave its final performance tonight, so the students had to remember their instruments. Marla and Denise forgot their cellos, and their teacher, the conductor, was not pleased. She apologized and was forgiven for her lapse in memory. (To whom is “she” referring?) B. Neither the condu ...
... A. The orchestra gave its final performance tonight, so the students had to remember their instruments. Marla and Denise forgot their cellos, and their teacher, the conductor, was not pleased. She apologized and was forgiven for her lapse in memory. (To whom is “she” referring?) B. Neither the condu ...
ap grammar review - Teachers.AUSD.NET
... antecedents always plural antecedent preceded by every/ many a ambiguous reference (two or more antecedents) general reference weak or non-existent reference it, they, you 1. a pronoun agrees in number, gender, person with the word to which it refers The joggers took their canteens with them. 2. as ...
... antecedents always plural antecedent preceded by every/ many a ambiguous reference (two or more antecedents) general reference weak or non-existent reference it, they, you 1. a pronoun agrees in number, gender, person with the word to which it refers The joggers took their canteens with them. 2. as ...
Subject Verb Agreement
... Both Sara and Jen are going to state. Many of my friends have seen that movie. ...
... Both Sara and Jen are going to state. Many of my friends have seen that movie. ...
Pronoun Review - Madison County Schools
... b. Mrs. Green gave Ted a B on his project, but he felt that his project deserved an A. c. His project on mold spores was truly the best one. d. Mrs. Green refused to reconsider Ted’s grade since she felt that his father did the majority of the work. ...
... b. Mrs. Green gave Ted a B on his project, but he felt that his project deserved an A. c. His project on mold spores was truly the best one. d. Mrs. Green refused to reconsider Ted’s grade since she felt that his father did the majority of the work. ...
Pronouns and Antecedents
... When an indefinite pronoun is used as the subject, the verb must agree with it in number. Everyone discusses the plot. (singular) Both talk about King Minos. (plural) All of mythology is about beliefs and ideals. (singular) All of the myths are about beliefs and ideals. (plural) ...
... When an indefinite pronoun is used as the subject, the verb must agree with it in number. Everyone discusses the plot. (singular) Both talk about King Minos. (plural) All of mythology is about beliefs and ideals. (singular) All of the myths are about beliefs and ideals. (plural) ...
Subject pronouns
... Ellos = They (masculine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of boys/guys/men or a mixed group. Ellas = They (feminine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of only females. Uds. = You (plural) Use it to talk TO a group of people ...
... Ellos = They (masculine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of boys/guys/men or a mixed group. Ellas = They (feminine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of only females. Uds. = You (plural) Use it to talk TO a group of people ...
9th Grade Grammar Review - River Dell Regional School District
... Pronoun – Antecedent Agreement Incorrect Pronoun Case Modifiers (Dangling and Misplaced) Lack of parallelism Unclear Pronoun Reference (ambiguous, general and weak) ...
... Pronoun – Antecedent Agreement Incorrect Pronoun Case Modifiers (Dangling and Misplaced) Lack of parallelism Unclear Pronoun Reference (ambiguous, general and weak) ...