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Which of the following is NOT an example of a relative pronoun?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a relative pronoun?
- whose
- whom
- who
- his (correct)
Which type of pronoun would you use to indicate ownership?
Which type of pronoun would you use to indicate ownership?
- Personal Pronouns
- Reflexive Pronouns
- Possessive Pronouns (correct)
- Relative Pronouns
In which situation would you typically use a subordinating conjunction?
In which situation would you typically use a subordinating conjunction?
- In the beginning or middle of a sentence (correct)
- To replace a noun
- At the end of a list
- To introduce a question
Which of the following is considered a reflexive pronoun?
Which of the following is considered a reflexive pronoun?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Standard English?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Standard English?
What is the function of relative pronouns in a sentence?
What is the function of relative pronouns in a sentence?
What distinguishes Non-standard English from Standard English?
What distinguishes Non-standard English from Standard English?
Which of the following is an example of a feature of Standard English?
Which of the following is an example of a feature of Standard English?
How is the tone of Standard English typically described?
How is the tone of Standard English typically described?
Which statement about contracted words in Standard English is accurate?
Which statement about contracted words in Standard English is accurate?
Which statement accurately describes the active voice?
Which statement accurately describes the active voice?
What component is typically included in a sentence demonstrating the active voice?
What component is typically included in a sentence demonstrating the active voice?
Identify a key feature that distinguishes active voice from passive voice.
Identify a key feature that distinguishes active voice from passive voice.
In which of the following sentences is the action clearly performed by the subject?
In which of the following sentences is the action clearly performed by the subject?
Which of these terms correctly defines the relationship illustrated in passive voice?
Which of these terms correctly defines the relationship illustrated in passive voice?
Which characteristic is most likely to indicate the informal nature of the language described?
Which characteristic is most likely to indicate the informal nature of the language described?
What feature could affect the comprehensibility of the language to outsiders?
What feature could affect the comprehensibility of the language to outsiders?
Which feature helps convey speech patterns in spoken language within the dialect described?
Which feature helps convey speech patterns in spoken language within the dialect described?
Which characteristic indicates a casual form of communication according to the document?
Which characteristic indicates a casual form of communication according to the document?
What is a key aspect of the vocabulary used in this type of language?
What is a key aspect of the vocabulary used in this type of language?
Which of the following is a correct example of passive voice?
Which of the following is a correct example of passive voice?
Which construction correctly represents the formation of passive voice?
Which construction correctly represents the formation of passive voice?
Identify the part of the sentence that functions as the subject in passive voice: 'The homework was completed by the student.'
Identify the part of the sentence that functions as the subject in passive voice: 'The homework was completed by the student.'
What is the main feature that differentiates passive voice from active voice?
What is the main feature that differentiates passive voice from active voice?
Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses passive voice?
Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses passive voice?
What is one purpose of using short sentences in writing?
What is one purpose of using short sentences in writing?
Which of the following statements best illustrates the function of long sentences in writing?
Which of the following statements best illustrates the function of long sentences in writing?
How can short sentences contribute to the tone of a narrative?
How can short sentences contribute to the tone of a narrative?
What role do long sentences play in exploring arguments or ideas?
What role do long sentences play in exploring arguments or ideas?
In what situation would short sentences be particularly effective?
In what situation would short sentences be particularly effective?
Which relative pronoun is typically used to refer to animals or objects?
Which relative pronoun is typically used to refer to animals or objects?
What role do relative pronouns fulfill in a relative clause?
What role do relative pronouns fulfill in a relative clause?
Which of the following pairs correctly matches a relative pronoun to its appropriate reference?
Which of the following pairs correctly matches a relative pronoun to its appropriate reference?
Which relative pronoun is used when addressing uncertainty about the identity of a person?
Which relative pronoun is used when addressing uncertainty about the identity of a person?
In which scenario would 'whom' be appropriately used?
In which scenario would 'whom' be appropriately used?
What defines the subject's role in an active voice sentence?
What defines the subject's role in an active voice sentence?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of passive voice?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of passive voice?
What is an effect of using passive voice compared to active voice?
What is an effect of using passive voice compared to active voice?
In what way does active voice generally differ from passive voice?
In what way does active voice generally differ from passive voice?
What requirement is essential for a sentence to be considered in passive voice?
What requirement is essential for a sentence to be considered in passive voice?
What is the primary function of a relative clause in a sentence?
What is the primary function of a relative clause in a sentence?
In the sentence, 'These three girls, who have worked very hard, can have a prize call,' what does the relative clause modify?
In the sentence, 'These three girls, who have worked very hard, can have a prize call,' what does the relative clause modify?
Which of the following sentences contains a correctly placed relative clause?
Which of the following sentences contains a correctly placed relative clause?
Which of the following options best describes the relationship between a noun and a relative clause?
Which of the following options best describes the relationship between a noun and a relative clause?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a relative clause?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a relative clause?
When transforming the sentence 'They called off the meeting' into the passive voice, which pronouns replace 'they'?
When transforming the sentence 'They called off the meeting' into the passive voice, which pronouns replace 'they'?
What is the correct passive formation of the sentence 'An American writer wrote the novel'?
What is the correct passive formation of the sentence 'An American writer wrote the novel'?
Which of the following pronouns remains unchanged when changing from active to passive voice?
Which of the following pronouns remains unchanged when changing from active to passive voice?
In the sentence 'The meeting was called off by them', which part indicates the original agent?
In the sentence 'The meeting was called off by them', which part indicates the original agent?
In the active voice these pronouns change as follows: 'I' to ____, 'We' to ____, 'He' to ____ in passive structures.
In the active voice these pronouns change as follows: 'I' to ____, 'We' to ____, 'He' to ____ in passive structures.
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Study Notes
Pronouns
- Relative Pronouns: Used to introduce a relative clause, which describes a noun.
- Examples: who, whom, whose, which, that
- Possessive Pronouns: Shows ownership.
- Examples: mine, his, theirs, ours, hers
- Personal Pronouns: Refers to people or things.
- Examples: he, they, them, us, we
- Reflexive Pronouns: Refers back to the subject of the sentence.
- Examples: herself, himself, themselves, myself, themself
Standard English
- Formal and polite style and tone.
- Adheres to standard grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Uses longer phrases and sentences.
- Contains fewer or no contracted words.
- Avoids slang.
Non-Standard English
- Informal language.
- Variations can depend on region or group of people.
- Can include slang, grammatical variations, incorrect spellings, and abbreviations.
Voice
- Shows the relationship between the action and the participants in a sentence.
- Two main voices in English:
- Active Voice
- Passive Voice
Active Voice
- The subject is performing the action.
- Format: Subject + Verb + Object
- Example: Ali plays football everyday.
Passive Voice
- The subject is acted upon by the action of the verb.
- Formed using the verb "to be" and the past participle of the verb.
- Example: The car was driven by the man.
- Active Voice: The man drove the car.
- Subject: The man
- Verb: drove
- Object: the car
- Active Voice: The man drove the car.
- Passive Voice: The car was driven by the man.
- Subject: The car
- Verb: was driven
Short Sentences
- Create a sense of mystery and suspense.
- Increase tension or dramatic effect.
- Summarize the main idea.
- Highlight sudden events.
Long Sentences
- Provide vivid descriptions.
- Thoroughly investigate arguments, ideas, or facts.
Active vs. Passive Voice
Active Voice
- Subject performs the action in the sentence.
- Does not require a linking verb.
- Focuses on the "doer" of the action.
- Has a strong and clear tone.
Passive Voice
- Subject is acted upon by the verb.
- Requires a linking verb and a past participle.
- The "doer" of the action is undefined.
- Has an indirect and weak tone.
Changing Pronouns in Active to Passive Voice
- Use the objective case of the pronoun.
- Examples:
- I to me
- We to us
- He to him
- She to her
- They to them
Changing Sentences to Passive Voice
- Identify the subject, verb, and object in the active voice sentence.
- Use the to be verb in a suitable tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb.
- The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
- The subject of the active voice becomes the object of the preposition by in the passive voice sentence.
- Examples:
- Active: They called off the meeting.
- Passive: The meeting was called off by them.
- Active: An American writer wrote the novel.
- Passive: The novel was written by an American writer.
Relative Pronouns
- Used to introduce a relative clause.
- Replace a noun, acting as a conjunction.
- Common relative pronouns:
- that, which, who, whom, whose
Relative Clauses
- A clause that describes a noun.
- Comes directly after the noun it describes.
- Examples:
- Go and get a sticker from Mr. Brown, who is standing at the fish shop.
- These three girls, who have worked very hard, can have a prize call.
- Oranges, which contain lots of vitamins, are really good for you.
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