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Which of the following correctly defines a gerund?
Which of the following correctly defines a gerund?
- A noun that ends with -ed and is formed by an adverb
- A conjunction joining two independent clauses
- A verbal noun ending with -ing formed from a verb (correct)
- An adjective that describes a verb's action
What is the main purpose of an appositive in a sentence?
What is the main purpose of an appositive in a sentence?
- To express an action or state of being
- To provide additional context to a verb
- To indicate a location or time
- To rename or provide more information about a noun (correct)
Which sentence features an example of a subject complement?
Which sentence features an example of a subject complement?
- He seems tired after the long day. (correct)
- They watched the movie together.
- She is running very fast.
- The cat climbed the tree.
What does assimilation refer to in phonological processes?
What does assimilation refer to in phonological processes?
Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of a one-act play?
Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of a one-act play?
Flashcards
Elision
Elision
The emission or deletion of one or more sounds in a word.
Gerund
Gerund
A grammatical form that ends in '-ing,' formed from a verb but functions as a noun.
Infinitive
Infinitive
A phrase that includes the base form of a verb with the word 'to' placed before it.
Theme
Theme
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Plot
Plot
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Study Notes
Phonology in Speech
- Assimilation: A phonological process where sounds change due to neighboring sounds.
- Elision: Omitting one or more sounds in a word.
- Linking: Blending words together.
- Stress: Emphasis on a syllable, changing meaning.
- Intonation: Falling or rising pitch of voice.
- High to low intonation: Declarative statements.
- Low to high intonation: Interrogative questions.
Gerunds
- Gerund: A verb ending in "-ing" functioning as a noun. Singular in grammatical function.
- Gerunds can be used as:
- Subject
- Object of a preposition
- Direct object
- Subject complement
- Appositive
Parts of a Sentence
- Subject: The topic the sentence is about.
- Preposition: Words like "about," "behind," etc., that show the relationship between words.
- Direct Object: Noun receiving the action of a transitive verb. Found after the action verb.
- Subject Complement: Appears with a linking verb and describes the subject.
- Appositive: A word or phrase placed next to another for clarification.
Infinitives
- Infinitive: The base form of a verb preceded by "to".
One-Act Play Structure
- Theme: A universal idea/message explored. Characters and plot must support the theme.
- Plot: The most important part, rising action culminating in a significant event.
- Characters: Typically limited to a main character and supporting character, creating conflict.
- Dialogue: Concise, meaningful language.
- Synopsis: Concise summary.
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