... types of conjunctions are coordinate conjunctions (and, or, nor, but, etc.) and subordinate conjunctions (although, since, because, when, before, etc.) PATTERNS TO REMEMBER Coordinate conjunctions ... flight.] CORRECT We can take either a morning flight or an early afternoon flight Subordinate conjunctions show different kinds of relationships between two clauses They may show cau...
... types of conjunctions are coordinate conjunctions (and, or, nor, but, etc.) and subordinate conjunctions (although, since, because, when, before, etc.) PATTERNS TO REMEMBER Coordinate conjunctions ... flight.] CORRECT We can take either a morning flight or an early afternoon flight Subordinate conjunctions show different kinds of relationships between two clauses They may show cau...
... Prepositions link their objects to the other structures within the sentence They are used to show ... cause, and location They can be used alone or in two- or three-word combinations Unfortunately, prepositions are often used idiomatically and often ignore rules Therefore, their use must be memorized
... Prepositions link their objects to the other structures within the sentence They are used to show ... cause, and location They can be used alone or in two- or three-word combinations Unfortunately, prepositions are often used idiomatically and often ignore rules Therefore, their use must be memorized
... Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: (1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as everyday, annually, twice week, etc (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, ... levels every day Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb be INCORRECT [He usually is very friendly.] CORRECT He is usually very friendly Indefinite frequency adverbs p...
... STRATEGIES FOB VERB TENSE ITEMS ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS: Is there a time expression in the sentence? If so, does the verb tense agree with the meaning of the time ... the verb being used as a stative verb? That is, does it describe state rather than an action? If so, check to make sure the verb is not a progressive form (-ing) Note: Seem, know, and other verbs ... the sent...
... Causative verbs show that someone or something made a certain action happen The most common causative verbs are get, make, and have Verbs like order, cause, force, and want can also be causative ... order, cause, force, and want can also be causative verbs They are all followed by PATTERNS TO REMEMBER If the direct object of the causative verbs make, have, and let performe...
... choose the appropriate tense, it is important to look for certain clues in the sentence These clues can be adverbs (time markers), other verbs in the sentence, or the verbs themselves, which ... may, by their very nature, be limited to certain tenses PATTERNS TO REMEMBER Certain time markers (now, tomorrow, since, etc.) indicate the tense of a verb INCORRECT [I deal with his firm sinc...
... There are base (or root) words in English from which other words are made These related words are called word families Words can be related in noun, verb, adjective, and ... business is unsuccessfully.] CORRECT His business is unsuccessful Adverb suffixes include: -ly, -word, -wise INCORRECT [The presentation was given profession.] CORRECT The presentation was given
... 1 Coordinate conjunctions join two equal terms: and, or, nor, but, Subordinate conjunctions join two clauses: although, since, because, when, ... Although he had a suggestion, he didn’t raise his hand Do you understand the meanings of the conjunctions and of the other words in the sentence? Is the sentence logical? Does it make sense?
... Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: (1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as everyday, annually, twice week, etc (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, ... levels every day Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb be INCORRECT [He usually is very friendly.] CORRECT He is usually very friendly Indefinite frequency adverbs p...
... STRATEGIES FOB VERB TENSE ITEMS ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS: Is there a time expression in the sentence? If so, does the verb tense agree with the meaning of the time ... the verb being used as a stative verb? That is, does it describe state rather than an action? If so, check to make sure the verb is not a progressive form (-ing) Note: Seem, know, and other verbs ... the sent...
... choose the appropriate tense, it is important to look for certain clues in the sentence These clues can be adverbs (time markers), other verbs in the sentence, or the verbs themselves, which ... may, by their very nature, be limited to certain tenses PATTERNS TO REMEMBER Certain time markers (now, tomorrow, since, etc.) indicate the tense of a verb INCORRECT [I deal with his firm sinc...
... 1 Coordinate conjunctions join two equal terms: and, or, nor, but, Subordinate conjunctions join two clauses: although, since, because, when, ... Although he had a suggestion, he didn’t raise his hand Do you understand the meanings of the conjunctions and of the other words in the sentence? Is the sentence logical? Does it make sense?