grammar and usage subtest

... gently toward his chin Curious, Gulliver bent his eyes downward and saw that it was a six-inch human, armed with bow and arrow, and followed by about forty similar creatures So loud did Gulliver ... to go to Mexico City, the distant capital, to try to sell the pearl On a dark and windy night, with brave wife Juana and infant son Coyotito, he sets out on the long, dangerous journey They have ... approaching figures: a man on horseback and two trackers on foot Across the saddle, a long metal object gleams in the sun It is a rifle For the full story of Kino, Juana, and Coyotito, read The Pearl,

Ngày tải lên: 23/10/2013, 13:20

... stationery was Ellen’s, and the handwriting was , too EXERCISE Find the pronoun (PRON.) and its antecedent (ANTECED.), and write them in the spaces at the right Samples: Sandra said she does ... ball landed right in your hands, but you could not hold on to the ball The jacket is Fahim’s and the sweater is Fahim’s, too Julie and Audrey are our friends We have nothing against Julie and Audrey ... surprised and amused the audience V loosens S Water D.O soil V has left S team D.O none V S D.O Have some yogurt and fruit V S D.O Are the snow and ice melting? V S D.O The World Wide Web and television

Ngày tải lên: 23/10/2013, 13:20

... compound parts: COMPOUND SUBJECT: Cindy and Jeffrey smiled COMPOUND VERB: Cindy smiled and laughed COMPOUND SUBJECT AND VERB: Cindy and Jeffrey smiled and laughed EXERCISE 1. Each numbered line ... kinds of sentences: simple, compound, and complex We alreadyencountered these sentence types in Parts One and Two Here, we learn about the parts ofthe sentences and how they work together Along the ... canceled, and the trip was postponed 3 Katherine Lee, who was chosen to represent our school, could not attend the meeting 4 The teachers and the students stood together 5 The car skidded and almost

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... different words WORDY: We flew by air to Cleveland and returned back by bus CONCISE: We flew to Cleveland and returned by bus (Eliminate by air and back.) Wordy Construction Do not use too many ... with potato chips, and an apple for lunch b For lunch, I ordered a cheese sandwich, a bag of potato chips, and an apple. 5 a Liv had accepted Joel’s invitation to the dance, and she changed her ... following accepted standards of usage (pages 149–230) and spelling (pages 221–230) How much less effective it would have been if stated in this way: People who believe in nonviolence and practice it

Ngày tải lên: 23/10/2013, 13:20

... Adjectives and Adverbs 89Review of Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections 111 Trang 5Problems with Pronouns 193Trang 7I N T R O D U C T I O N viiHow To Use This Book Grammar and Usage for ... predicate is Was Andy angry? QUESTION1: About whom is the sentence asking something? ANSWER: Andy. The subject is Andy. QUESTION2: What is the sentence asking about Andy? ANSWER: Was Andy angry? The ... Two and use the first section for reference Once writers learn the parts of sentences and how they work together to determine themeaning and effect of a sentence, they can begin to understand

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... stationery was Ellen’s, and the handwriting was , too. EXERCISE 2. Find the pronoun (PRON ) and its antecedent ( ANTECED ), and write them in the spaces at the right Samples: Sandra said she does ... landed right in your hands, but you could not hold on to the ball. 2 The jacket is Fahim’s and the sweater is Fahim’s, too. 3 Julie and Audrey are our friends We have nothing against Julie and ... streets and highways. S V compound direct object EXERCISE 2 In each sentence below, find the verb (V.), the subject (S.), and the rect object (D.O.). 1 The speaker’s question surprised V and amused

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... gently toward his chin Curious, Gulliver bent his eyes downward and saw that it was a six-inch human, armed with bow and arrow, and followed by about forty similar creatures So loud did Gulliver ... the predicate adjective, and the word that the predicate adjective modifies. Trang 23 Laura looked annoyed L.V.A predicate noun is a noun that completes a linking verb and explains the subject ... angry voice, she demanded that we leave at once. 9 Try to explain the problem in simple language. 10 From a financial point of view, the business is sound. Recognizing Adverbs and Adjectives I A

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... patience and dexterity, is a challenging sport 8 Dogs are intelligent and attuned to humans, so they make good working companions 9 Nursing is a good career choice and is suitable for both men and ... supported them COMPOUND SUBJECT: Leah and the twins supported the new cafete-ria regulations Another way to make your writing flow is to avoid the and I, and we, and they habit. For instance, read ... relative in Seattle and went to a game. 2 For dinner, we had a vegetable, a fish, and a delicious dessert. 3 In school, we studied a play. 4 The duck walked along the edge of the pond and then went

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... 11 and 13) and adverbs(Lessons 12 and 13)—how they function, how they differ, and how some adverbs areformed from adjectives In this lesson, we touch on a couple of usage concerns Adjectives and ... “Mollie and me,” NOT “me and Mollie.”) P R O B L E M S W I T H P R O N O U N S 193 Pronouns Trang 13Mr Foster gave Mollie Mr Foster gave me Mr Foster gave Mollie and me (not I ) Mollie and me ... An Abyssinian cat and a Himalayan cat (are, is) pictured on a single United States stamp Trang 8Nouns and verbs carry the essential thought of a sentence These are the bread-and-butter words,

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... rings: return of the king 3 english and history 8 grandma and aunt louise 4 the planet saturn 9 in the southwest near phoenix 5 fourth of july holiday 10 fire island national seashore Trang 11EXERCISE ... Homes and Gardens, “The Night the Ghost Got In” (Note: Articles—a, an, the—prepositions, and conjunctions are not capi-talized unless they occur at the beginning or end of a title.) Brand names ... national forests 8 i saw venus and jupiter in the sky at twilight on labor day 9 the first two books of the old testament are genesis and exodus Trang 1210 my cousin, major andrea langer, has just returned

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... the personality and breed traits of your dog Some dogs, such as terriers, are acrobatic You must know the basics of giving opening commands and closing commands The closing command is also called ... standing in lines 2In the morning, we stand in line to get a bus 3At noon, we stand in cafeteria lines 4In the library, we stand in line to borrow or return a book 5At the supermarket, we stand ... we stand in line to mail a package, and in the bank we stand in line to wait for the teller to help us 7Even when we go to the movies to enjoy ourselves, we must often wait in long lines, and

Ngày tải lên: 11/08/2014, 18:21

... and trees begin to send out newleaves 6 Jamie was in the driveway washing her car with a hose and a few sponges 7 George went back through the swinging-door into the kitchen and untied Nick andthe ... snow is predicted Did Terry and Mallika agree with you? 1 Vermont and New Hampshire are next to each other Terry and Mallika Rain or snow Trang 202 Are onions, lettuce, and carrots on yourYour battery ... Answer: Yes Here is an example: Cindy and Luke compound subject compound verb sang and danced. runs but uses read or watch moaned, whistled, and howled stumbled and fell. Composition Hint A common

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 00:22

... stationery was Ellen’s, and the handwriting was , too. EXERCISE 2. Find the pronoun (PRON ) and its antecedent ( ANTECED ), and write them in the spaces at the right Samples: Sandra said she does ... landed right in your hands, but you could not hold on to the ball. 2 The jacket is Fahim’s and the sweater is Fahim’s, too. 3 Julie and Audrey are our friends We have nothing against Julie and ... streets and highways. S V compound direct object EXERCISE 2 In each sentence below, find the verb (V.), the subject (S.), and the rect object (D.O.). 1 The speaker’s question surprised V and amused

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 00:22

... gently toward his chin Curious, Gulliver bent his eyes downward and saw that it was a six-inch human, armed with bow and arrow, and followed by about forty similar creatures So loud did Gulliver ... the predicate adjective, and the word that the predicate adjective modifies. Trang 23 Laura looked annoyed L.V.A predicate noun is a noun that completes a linking verb and explains the subject ... angry voice, she demanded that we leave at once. 9 Try to explain the problem in simple language. 10 From a financial point of view, the business is sound. Recognizing Adverbs and Adjectives I A

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 00:22

... verbs win and lose.) 4 A conjunction connects pronouns, or a noun and a pronoun: You and she are always on time. PRON CONJ PRON. (The conjunction and connects the pronouns You and she.) Alex and I ... conjunctions are and, but, and or. What Kinds of Work Do Conjunctions Do? 1 A conjunction connects nouns: Milk and cheese are dairy products. N CONJ N. (The conjunction and connects the nouns milk and cheese.) ... conjunction connects the and 1 We were warm and comfortable The conjunction connects the and 2 The meal was delicious but cheap The conjunction connects the and 3 Jim called at noon and in the evening

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 00:22

... the personality and breed traits of your dog Some dogs, such as terriers, are acrobatic You must know the basics of giving opening commands and closing commands The closing command is also called ... standing in lines 2In the morning, we stand in line to get a bus 3At noon, we stand in cafeteria lines 4In the library, we stand in line to borrow or return a book 5At the supermarket, we stand ... we stand in line to mail a package, and in the bank we stand in line to wait for the teller to help us 7Even when we go to the movies to enjoy ourselves, we must often wait in long lines, and

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 00:22

... Passive Verb Phrases 62 Usage Notes 8: Shifts in Verb Tense 63 Usage Notes 9: Troublesome Verbs: lie and lay, sit and set, bring and take, leave and let, borrow and lend 64 Unit 4 Review ... Nouns 14 5 Abstract and Concrete Nouns 16 6 Common and Proper Nouns 17 Usage Notes 1: Capitalizing Proper Nouns 18 Usage Notes 2: Capitalization Demons 19 7 Singular and Plural Nouns ... Conjunctions 103 Usage Notes 16: Using Commas with Conjunctions 104 55 Interjections 105 Unit 7 Review 106 UNIT 8 Subjects and Predicates 108 56 Recognizing Subjects and Predicates 108 Usage Notes

Ngày tải lên: 31/07/2016, 12:23

... 259 Trang 6How To Use This Book Grammar and Usage for Better Writing is a basic workbook that can provide a founda-tion for further study in English grammar and usage It will benefit students ... Action and Linking Verbs Helping Verbs and Verb Phrases Nouns as Direct Objects Nouns as Indirect Objects Pronouns and Antecedents Forming Adverbs from Adjectives Recognizing Adverbs and Adjectives ... Two and use the first section for reference Once writers learn the parts of sentences and how they work together to determine the meaning and effect of a sentence, they can begin to understand

Ngày tải lên: 17/04/2023, 08:19

... (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning), grammar and usage standards for Level III The benchmarks are based on extensive research and explain what a student should know and be able to do at a certain ... DO NOT DUPLICATE 1-888-264-5877 GRAMMAR AND USAGE The purpose of this diagnostic test is to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in grammar and usage in the Basics Made Easy series ... Web site: www.mcrel.org/standards- benchmarks In addition, Basics Made Easy: Grammar and Usage Review teaches the concepts and skills emphasized on end-of-grade tests and on high school exit exams

Ngày tải lên: 16/03/2025, 21:49

... Trang 2 Test Your | (Grammar ano Usage for F Test Your Grammar and Usage for FCE is part of the popular Test Your series devised by Peter Watcyn-Jones ... phrasal verbs and verb + noun combinations; use of prepositions; and sentence construction Section 4 deals with common problems, such as the use of make and do, some and any, and when to use ... important grammar at First Certificate level Wide variety of tests, including gap-fills, multiple choice, matching exercises, cartoons and much more NEW -Tips on specific grammar points and how

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