Pronouns Reference
... purchase. The relative pronouns are which, who, whom, whose, and what. Other words used as relative pronouns include that, whoever, whomever, whatever, and whichever. • Interrogative pronouns are those used for asking questions: who, whom, whose, which, what. • Demonstrative pronouns point out parti ...
... purchase. The relative pronouns are which, who, whom, whose, and what. Other words used as relative pronouns include that, whoever, whomever, whatever, and whichever. • Interrogative pronouns are those used for asking questions: who, whom, whose, which, what. • Demonstrative pronouns point out parti ...
1. A sentence is a group of words expressing a complete
... 1. Sentence: A sentence is a group of words expressing a complete thought. 2. Simple Sentence: A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate. (ex. Saturn is a very large planet.) “Saturn” is the subject. The predicate is the rest of the sentence that follows the subject; “is a very large plane ...
... 1. Sentence: A sentence is a group of words expressing a complete thought. 2. Simple Sentence: A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate. (ex. Saturn is a very large planet.) “Saturn” is the subject. The predicate is the rest of the sentence that follows the subject; “is a very large plane ...
1 CHAPTER 2 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND 2.1 SMS Language
... used to connect the expression including space, time and degree. There are twenty most frequent used of preposition: at, about, against, around, before, below, between, by, for, from, in, of, on, over, through, to, towards, under and with. ...
... used to connect the expression including space, time and degree. There are twenty most frequent used of preposition: at, about, against, around, before, below, between, by, for, from, in, of, on, over, through, to, towards, under and with. ...
Subordinate Clause
... We walked much farther than them. After he raised his voice, I listened no further. ...
... We walked much farther than them. After he raised his voice, I listened no further. ...
Unit 7: Pronouns
... 1. WRONG: Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel about a young woman. They have three sisters. (Pronoun is plural, replaces singular antecedent.) 2. RIGHT: Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel about a young woman. She has three sisters. (Pronoun and antecedent are both singular) E. Make sure that every pronoun ...
... 1. WRONG: Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel about a young woman. They have three sisters. (Pronoun is plural, replaces singular antecedent.) 2. RIGHT: Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel about a young woman. She has three sisters. (Pronoun and antecedent are both singular) E. Make sure that every pronoun ...
Commas: My 4 Rules
... INDEPENDENT CLAUSES: o The 2 word groups must be independent clauses. o Subject + Verb, and Subject + Verb. IC + (, and) + IC. o That is, they must be able to stand on their own as complete thoughts—without any fragment makers, such as Subordinating Conjunctions. o Not Dependent Clause + Independent ...
... INDEPENDENT CLAUSES: o The 2 word groups must be independent clauses. o Subject + Verb, and Subject + Verb. IC + (, and) + IC. o That is, they must be able to stand on their own as complete thoughts—without any fragment makers, such as Subordinating Conjunctions. o Not Dependent Clause + Independent ...
Grammar Review
... complements it may have – can be the subject – can take the place of any noun – Ex - “Reading good books is using time well.” (gerund phrases as subject and predicate ...
... complements it may have – can be the subject – can take the place of any noun – Ex - “Reading good books is using time well.” (gerund phrases as subject and predicate ...
Understanding Syntax
... Definition: Placing two ideas (words or pictures) side by side so that their closeness creates a new, often ironic meaning. Simply put – by placing comparative or contrasting words, images, or phrases together in a sentence, the author brings attention to some aspect otherwise overlooked. Example: a ...
... Definition: Placing two ideas (words or pictures) side by side so that their closeness creates a new, often ironic meaning. Simply put – by placing comparative or contrasting words, images, or phrases together in a sentence, the author brings attention to some aspect otherwise overlooked. Example: a ...
the clause - East Penn School District
... Predicate Nominative: The answer to the problem is what I have been looking for. ...
... Predicate Nominative: The answer to the problem is what I have been looking for. ...
ISPACED Parent Guide - Bradway Primary School
... • Look out for different types of ISPACED openers when reading with your child. Why has the author chosen to start the sentence in that way? Can they think of an alternative opening that could work? • Ask your child to use the openers you have found and to use them to start their own sentences. • Pl ...
... • Look out for different types of ISPACED openers when reading with your child. Why has the author chosen to start the sentence in that way? Can they think of an alternative opening that could work? • Ask your child to use the openers you have found and to use them to start their own sentences. • Pl ...
Subject Verb Agreement
... to Mrs. Butnick’s room after class. 10. The old dog or the cat that live in the barn beyond the river over the highway (is/are) fat and hungry. ...
... to Mrs. Butnick’s room after class. 10. The old dog or the cat that live in the barn beyond the river over the highway (is/are) fat and hungry. ...
Pronouns
... 0 Example: None of the kids had much to eat. 0 Example: Give all of the tickets to everyone in the streets ...
... 0 Example: None of the kids had much to eat. 0 Example: Give all of the tickets to everyone in the streets ...
Adverbs and Prepositions
... The object of the preposition can be a compound object. Ex: We took enough oranges for Freddy and Sue. The prepositional phrase can be at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence. Ex: At dawn we began our walk. The map of the area was helpful. The path went by the forest and a large lake. When ...
... The object of the preposition can be a compound object. Ex: We took enough oranges for Freddy and Sue. The prepositional phrase can be at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence. Ex: At dawn we began our walk. The map of the area was helpful. The path went by the forest and a large lake. When ...
Sample
... Although most adjective clauses begin with relative pronouns, a few can begin with other words. Sometimes the adverbs where and when are used to introduce an adjective clause. These relative adverbs occur in adjective clauses that modify a noun telling about a time or place. The corner [ where the a ...
... Although most adjective clauses begin with relative pronouns, a few can begin with other words. Sometimes the adverbs where and when are used to introduce an adjective clause. These relative adverbs occur in adjective clauses that modify a noun telling about a time or place. The corner [ where the a ...
phrases and clauses - The Syracuse City School District
... Mr. Wu will not visit tomorrow [unless he can get his car repaired this afternoon]. ...
... Mr. Wu will not visit tomorrow [unless he can get his car repaired this afternoon]. ...
RfW 398-400
... either stands alone or could stand alone as a sentence. A subordinate clause also contains a subject and a predicate, but it functions within a sentence as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun; it cannot stand alone. (See 48e.) Simple sentences ...
... either stands alone or could stand alone as a sentence. A subordinate clause also contains a subject and a predicate, but it functions within a sentence as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun; it cannot stand alone. (See 48e.) Simple sentences ...
Lecture37
... The water management model simulated how water would flow through today's Everglades if all the pumps, gates, and other water control devices had not never been built. [Not never means at some time.] ...
... The water management model simulated how water would flow through today's Everglades if all the pumps, gates, and other water control devices had not never been built. [Not never means at some time.] ...
lec37 - uogenglish
... The water management model simulated how water would flow through today's Everglades if all the pumps, gates, and other water control devices had not never been built. [Not never means at some time.] ...
... The water management model simulated how water would flow through today's Everglades if all the pumps, gates, and other water control devices had not never been built. [Not never means at some time.] ...
Color Coded Signs (MS Word)
... Think about all the names we have. Sometimes I am called Mrs. ______. Sometimes I am called __________. Sometimes I am called Mom. These dependent clauses also have several names. I have told you two of them: dependent clauses or subordinate clauses. If we can bounce this clause, what do you think ...
... Think about all the names we have. Sometimes I am called Mrs. ______. Sometimes I am called __________. Sometimes I am called Mom. These dependent clauses also have several names. I have told you two of them: dependent clauses or subordinate clauses. If we can bounce this clause, what do you think ...
Grammar Terms Created by: Abbie Potter Henry
... Misplaced Modifier: A misplaced modifier is a sentence error that occurs with a modifying word, phrase, or clause is in the wrong place. Example: The dog bit the boy who has rabies. The dog has rabies and the adjective clause, “who has rabies,” is misplaced. It should be placed immediately after the ...
... Misplaced Modifier: A misplaced modifier is a sentence error that occurs with a modifying word, phrase, or clause is in the wrong place. Example: The dog bit the boy who has rabies. The dog has rabies and the adjective clause, “who has rabies,” is misplaced. It should be placed immediately after the ...
jargon buster - Lark Hall Primary School
... There is no apostrophe in ordinary plurals like tomatoes and videos. ...
... There is no apostrophe in ordinary plurals like tomatoes and videos. ...