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The plural of 'life' is ______.
The plural of 'life' is ______.
lives
What is the plural form of the noun 'thief'?
What is the plural form of the noun 'thief'?
thieves
Which of the following nouns does NOT follow the rule of adding '-es' to form its plural when ending with a consonant plus 'o'?
Which of the following nouns does NOT follow the rule of adding '-es' to form its plural when ending with a consonant plus 'o'?
- Potato
- Echo
- Tomato
- Piano (correct)
The plural of 'monkey' is 'monkies'.
The plural of 'monkey' is 'monkies'.
Which of the following is the singular form of 'attorneys'?
Which of the following is the singular form of 'attorneys'?
The plural form of 'roof' is ______.
The plural form of 'roof' is ______.
Which of these words follows a different pluralization rule?
Which of these words follows a different pluralization rule?
Which of the following is the correct possessive form for 'shoes worn by men'?
Which of the following is the correct possessive form for 'shoes worn by men'?
The luggage belonging to the Englishmen can be expressed in fewer words as the Englishmen's ______.
The luggage belonging to the Englishmen can be expressed in fewer words as the Englishmen's ______.
What is the only vowel that, when preceding 'o' at the end of a noun, requires a different pluralization rule than adding 's'?
What is the only vowel that, when preceding 'o' at the end of a noun, requires a different pluralization rule than adding 's'?
The possessive form of 'sisters' should always be 'sisters'' regardless of the context.
The possessive form of 'sisters' should always be 'sisters'' regardless of the context.
What general rule should be applied when forming the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?
What general rule should be applied when forming the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?
A dictator has little regard for __________ wishes.
A dictator has little regard for __________ wishes.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a compound subject?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a compound subject?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of a possessive noun to reduce word count?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of a possessive noun to reduce word count?
A compound verb always involves different subjects performing the same action.
A compound verb always involves different subjects performing the same action.
Provide an example of a sentence containing both a compound subject and a compound verb.
Provide an example of a sentence containing both a compound subject and a compound verb.
Re-write this sentence utilizing a possessive noun: 'The book that belongs to the student.'
Re-write this sentence utilizing a possessive noun: 'The book that belongs to the student.'
Given the rule for plural nouns not ending in 's', which of these is the most concise and grammatically correct way to state that a facility is specifically for female medical professionals who are also pediatricians?
Given the rule for plural nouns not ending in 's', which of these is the most concise and grammatically correct way to state that a facility is specifically for female medical professionals who are also pediatricians?
The chef ______ the vegetables and ______ them in a pan.
The chef ______ the vegetables and ______ them in a pan.
Match each sentence with its type of compound structure:
Match each sentence with its type of compound structure:
Which revision best combines the sentences 'He ate dinner. He watched TV.' using a compound verb?
Which revision best combines the sentences 'He ate dinner. He watched TV.' using a compound verb?
Identify the sentence that avoids unnecessary repetition by effectively using a compound verb.
Identify the sentence that avoids unnecessary repetition by effectively using a compound verb.
Construct a sentence featuring a compound subject, a compound verb, and an adverbial phrase that modifies the entire clause. This is for masters students only.
Construct a sentence featuring a compound subject, a compound verb, and an adverbial phrase that modifies the entire clause. This is for masters students only.
In the sentence 'She jogs, swims, and plays tennis,' what part of speech is the word 'swims'?
In the sentence 'She jogs, swims, and plays tennis,' what part of speech is the word 'swims'?
According to the examples, when a compound verb consists of more than two parts, a comma is placed after each part, including the last.
According to the examples, when a compound verb consists of more than two parts, a comma is placed after each part, including the last.
Identify the compound verb in the sentence: 'We closed the windows, turned off the lights, and locked the door.'
Identify the compound verb in the sentence: 'We closed the windows, turned off the lights, and locked the door.'
In the sentence 'Fire endangers life, fire destroys ______,' the missing word refers to what kind of impact from fire?
In the sentence 'Fire endangers life, fire destroys ______,' the missing word refers to what kind of impact from fire?
In sentence 13 of the passage about Benjamin Franklin, what does the phrase 'another loaf under each arm' imply about Benjamin's character?
In sentence 13 of the passage about Benjamin Franklin, what does the phrase 'another loaf under each arm' imply about Benjamin's character?
In the passage, Deborah laughed at Benjamin because he looked wealthy and successful.
In the passage, Deborah laughed at Benjamin because he looked wealthy and successful.
Identify the TWO compound subjects in the provided text.
Identify the TWO compound subjects in the provided text.
Which of the following represents the most accurate interpretation of the sentence, 'They have money. They do not know how to spend it.'?
Which of the following represents the most accurate interpretation of the sentence, 'They have money. They do not know how to spend it.'?
In the sentence, 'Caroline drives a Ford,' what part of speech is 'Ford'?
In the sentence, 'Caroline drives a Ford,' what part of speech is 'Ford'?
An indirect object answers the question 'what?' directly after the verb.
An indirect object answers the question 'what?' directly after the verb.
In the sentence 'The crowd gave Amy a cheer,' identify the indirect object.
In the sentence 'The crowd gave Amy a cheer,' identify the indirect object.
In the sentence 'Heavy rain flooded the streets and highways', the direct object is considered to be _______.
In the sentence 'Heavy rain flooded the streets and highways', the direct object is considered to be _______.
Which question do you ask after the action verb to find the direct object?
Which question do you ask after the action verb to find the direct object?
In the sentence 'Jonathan returned the books to the library', 'library' functions as the direct object.
In the sentence 'Jonathan returned the books to the library', 'library' functions as the direct object.
Analyze the sentence: 'The speaker’s question surprised and amused the audience.' Identify the grammatical role of 'the audience'.
Analyze the sentence: 'The speaker’s question surprised and amused the audience.' Identify the grammatical role of 'the audience'.
Considering only the information provided, can a sentence contain both a direct and an indirect object without explicitly stating a verb?
Considering only the information provided, can a sentence contain both a direct and an indirect object without explicitly stating a verb?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of 'Grammar and Usage for Better Writing'?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of 'Grammar and Usage for Better Writing'?
The book 'Grammar and Usage for Better Writing' includes guidance on advanced literary criticism.
The book 'Grammar and Usage for Better Writing' includes guidance on advanced literary criticism.
A noun that refers to a general type of person, place, or thing, such as 'city' or 'book,' is called a ______ noun.
A noun that refers to a general type of person, place, or thing, such as 'city' or 'book,' is called a ______ noun.
Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?
Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?
What is the term for a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses?
What is the term for a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a possessive noun?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a possessive noun?
An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong feeling or sudden emotion.
An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong feeling or sudden emotion.
A sentence that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate is called a ______ sentence.
A sentence that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate is called a ______ sentence.
Match the following punctuation marks with their primary usage:
Match the following punctuation marks with their primary usage:
Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?
What is the grammatical term for a word or group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun?
What is the grammatical term for a word or group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun?
The correct way to form the plural of 'child' is 'childs'.
The correct way to form the plural of 'child' is 'childs'.
In a sentence, the word or group of words that performs the action is known as the ______.
In a sentence, the word or group of words that performs the action is known as the ______.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,' identify the adverb.
In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,' identify the adverb.
Flashcards
Compound Subject
Compound Subject
Two or more subjects sharing the same verb, connected by 'and', 'or', or 'but'.
Compound Verb
Compound Verb
Two or more verbs sharing the same subject, connected by 'and', 'or', or 'but'.
Avoiding Repetition
Avoiding Repetition
Combines sentences by using a compound verb to avoid unnecessary repetition of the subject.
Combining Sentences
Combining Sentences
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Compound Subject and Verb
Compound Subject and Verb
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Possessive of Plural Nouns (not in 's')
Possessive of Plural Nouns (not in 's')
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Coordinating Conjunction
Coordinating Conjunction
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Verb
Verb
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Possessive Noun
Possessive Noun
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Subject
Subject
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Example of plural possessive 1
Example of plural possessive 1
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Example of a plural possessive 2
Example of a plural possessive 2
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Example of a plural possessive 3
Example of a plural possessive 3
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Using Possessive Nouns
Using Possessive Nouns
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Example of possessive nouns
Example of possessive nouns
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Why use possessive nouns?
Why use possessive nouns?
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Commas in a series
Commas in a series
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Phrase
Phrase
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Clause
Clause
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Predicate
Predicate
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Action Verb
Action Verb
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Linking Verb
Linking Verb
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Helping Verb
Helping Verb
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Noun
Noun
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Common Noun
Common Noun
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Proper Noun
Proper Noun
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Direct Object
Direct Object
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Indirect Object
Indirect Object
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Pronoun
Pronoun
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Antecedent
Antecedent
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Finding the Direct Object
Finding the Direct Object
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Compound Direct Object
Compound Direct Object
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Direct vs. Indirect Object
Direct vs. Indirect Object
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Example of Direct/Indirect
Example of Direct/Indirect
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Indirect Object Definition
Indirect Object Definition
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Indirect Object Placement
Indirect Object Placement
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Pluralizing nouns ending in 'f'
Pluralizing nouns ending in 'f'
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Plural of nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a vowel
Plural of nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a vowel
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Plural of nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant
Plural of nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant
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Plural of nouns ending in a vowel plus 'o'
Plural of nouns ending in a vowel plus 'o'
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Plural of most nouns ending in a consonant plus 'o'
Plural of most nouns ending in a consonant plus 'o'
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Exceptions for nouns ending in a consonant plus 'o'
Exceptions for nouns ending in a consonant plus 'o'
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Plural of journey
Plural of journey
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Plural of factory
Plural of factory
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Study Notes
- Basic workbook, providing a foundation for English grammar and usage study
- Benefits both those learning the essentials and those reviewing previously learned concepts
- Understanding how language works allows for more effective use of it
- Enhances personal communications, schoolwork, and professional lives
Workbook Organization
- Organized into four major parts
- Parts consist of brief lessons with explanations, examples, and practice
- Ensures students understand the concepts
- Structured sequentially
- Parts of a sentence introduced in Part One
- Composition of sentences in Part Two
- Part Three focuses on common problems with English with an emphasis on applying the rules
- Beginning with Part One is recommended for students new to grammar study
- More advanced students may want to start with Part Two
- Part One is a reference section
Good Writing
- After learning the parts of sentences begins an understanding of what good writing is all about
- Part Four transitions from sentences to developing good paragraphs
- Paragraphs are the foundation for most writing
- Serves as an introduction to further study of rhetoric and composition
Usage
- Focus on actual application of what has been learned to improve language skills
- Studying examples of good writing in books, newspapers, magazines, Web sites, etc
- Completing the exercises helps practice what you have learned
- Actual application of the rules is important when you speak and write
- The more you use what you learn, the better and more natural your use of the English language will be
- The end goal is stronger, more effective speaker and writer
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