A Crash Course in English Grammar The Mrs

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A Crash Course in English Grammar The Mrs. Denton Edition

A Crash Course in English Grammar The Mrs. Denton Edition

The Eight Parts of Speech • • Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection

The Eight Parts of Speech • • Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Conjunction

The Noun • It is a person, place, thing, or idea • When it

The Noun • It is a person, place, thing, or idea • When it is proper, it is capitalized

The Pronoun • They are words that take the place of a noun. •

The Pronoun • They are words that take the place of a noun. • The noun they replace is called the antecedent. – Jeremy brought his book to class. • Pronouns must agree with the antecedent in number and gender. – For instance, you would not write: “I like Amber. He is a nice girl. ”

Types of Pronouns • • • Personal Reflexive Relative Interrogative Demonstrative Indefinite

Types of Pronouns • • • Personal Reflexive Relative Interrogative Demonstrative Indefinite

The Personal Pronoun • Refers to the one speaking (1 st person), the one

The Personal Pronoun • Refers to the one speaking (1 st person), the one spoken to (2 nd person), and the one spoken about (3 rd person) • 1 st person pronouns– I, me, us, we, ours • 2 nd person pronouns- you, yours • 3 rd person pronouns- he, him, his, hers, its, they, them, theirs • Example: I would like you to go with him.

Indefinite Pronoun • It is indefinite in number and gender. You do not know

Indefinite Pronoun • It is indefinite in number and gender. You do not know who the antecedent specifically is. • They can be adjectives. If they are acting as adjectives, you label them “adjective” instead of “pronoun. ” • Example: – Everyone can bring a treat to class tomorrow. – Will you bring each player a drink? (It is an adjective in this sentence)

Demonstrative • Points out a person, a place, thing, or idea (noun) • This,

Demonstrative • Points out a person, a place, thing, or idea (noun) • This, that, these, and those • Can also be adjectives if placed before a noun. If they are adjectives, label them “adjective. ” • Example: – This is my favorite class. – I might bring this class a treat.

Reflexive • Refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back

Reflexive • Refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back to the subject. • They can be first, second, or third person. Examples: I want to treat myself to a facial. Juan likes to go by himself to the movies.

Relative • Introduces a subordinate clause (what is a subordinate clause? ) • That,

Relative • Introduces a subordinate clause (what is a subordinate clause? ) • That, which, whom, whose • Example: – I would like to go to the movie that starts at 10. – I read the book by the author who writes in her pajamas.

Interrogative • Asks a question • Which? Whose? What? Whom? Who?

Interrogative • Asks a question • Which? Whose? What? Whom? Who?

The Verb • Action • Helping • Linking

The Verb • Action • Helping • Linking

The Helping Verb • What they look like— – – am, are, been, being,

The Helping Verb • What they look like— – – am, are, been, being, is, was, were do, does, did have, has, had can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would • What they do– – They help the main verb

Linking Verb • They “link” the subject to something that either renames or describes

Linking Verb • They “link” the subject to something that either renames or describes it. • They do not perform an action • Sense words (taste, smell, hear, look, etc) can be either linking or action depending on what they are doing in the sentence. • Example: – The turkey tastes good. In this sentence, “tastes” is a linking verb because it is not an action. The turkey is not tasting something.

Action Verb • They show either physical (jump, run, skip) or mental (dream, imagine,

Action Verb • They show either physical (jump, run, skip) or mental (dream, imagine, think) action • Example: I tasted the turkey.

Action Verbs Can Be. . . • Transitive – Has a Direct Object –

Action Verbs Can Be. . . • Transitive – Has a Direct Object – Example: I swam the marathon. • Intransitive – Does not have a Direct Object – Example: I swam well.

The Core Parts of the Sentence • • • Subject Simple Predicate Direct Object

The Core Parts of the Sentence • • • Subject Simple Predicate Direct Object Indirect Object Predicate Adjective Predicate Nominative

What Is the Difference Between a Part of Speech and a Part of the

What Is the Difference Between a Part of Speech and a Part of the Sentence? A part of a sentence is a part of speech that performs a specific role in a sentence. For instance, a noun can perform the role of a subject, direct object, indirect object, or predicate nominative.

Subjects • Location: At the beginning • Function: What the sentence is about •

Subjects • Location: At the beginning • Function: What the sentence is about • Part of Speech: Nouns or Pronouns

Are All Nouns Subjects? No!!!!! A noun can perform many functions in a sentence,

Are All Nouns Subjects? No!!!!! A noun can perform many functions in a sentence, not just the subject role.

Simple Predicate Location: Usually after the subject Function: What the subject is doing or

Simple Predicate Location: Usually after the subject Function: What the subject is doing or it connects the subject to something that describes or renames it Types: Linking and Action Part of Speech: Verb

Practice 1. After the ballgame, Joe went to the party. 2. When you set

Practice 1. After the ballgame, Joe went to the party. 2. When you set the table, you need to be sure to include spoons. 3. Marsha likes to draw and paint.

Complements • What are they? – A word that comes after the verb and

Complements • What are they? – A word that comes after the verb and completes either the meaning of the verb or the subject – Two types— • Subject complements that follow a linking verb and complete the subject • Object complements that follow an action verb and complete the verb

Object Complements • Follow ACTION VERBS!!! • Direct Objects– follow an action verb and

Object Complements • Follow ACTION VERBS!!! • Direct Objects– follow an action verb and answer “whom? ” or “what? ” • Indirect Objects– come between an action verb and a direct object and answer “to whom? ” “to what? ” “for whom? ” “for what? ” • Ex. I sent Mrs. Richey an email.

Subject Complements • Follow LINKING VERBS!! • Predicate nominative– Follows a linking verb and

Subject Complements • Follow LINKING VERBS!! • Predicate nominative– Follows a linking verb and RENAMES the subject – Ex. I am a teacher. • Predicate adjective– Follows a linking verb and DESCRIBES the subject – Ex. I am exhausted.

Practice 1. Sir Author Conan Doyle certainly gave readers a wonderful gift when he

Practice 1. Sir Author Conan Doyle certainly gave readers a wonderful gift when he created the character of Sherlock Holmes. 2. Holmes is a master of the science of deduction. 3. He observes seemingly insignificant clues. 4. The Hound of the Baskervilles is an excellent example of how Holmes solves a baffling mystery.

The Phrase • What is it? – A group of related words – WITHOUT

The Phrase • What is it? – A group of related words – WITHOUT a subject and its verb – That acts as a part of speech

The Phrase • Prepositional • Verbal • Appositive

The Phrase • Prepositional • Verbal • Appositive

Prepositional Phrases • Role: Usually show location. They add spice and specificity to sentences.

Prepositional Phrases • Role: Usually show location. They add spice and specificity to sentences. • Parts of speech: adjective or adverb

Adjective Prepositional Phrases • Which one? Or What Kind? • Nouns or pronouns •

Adjective Prepositional Phrases • Which one? Or What Kind? • Nouns or pronouns • Close to what they modify Example: I want the book on the bookshelf.

Adverbial Prepositional Phrases • When? Where? How? To what extent? • Adjective, Adverbs, Verbs

Adverbial Prepositional Phrases • When? Where? How? To what extent? • Adjective, Adverbs, Verbs • If it is at the beginning, it is adverb. They can be anywhere, however. Example: After the game, will you get me some ice cream?

The Verbal Phrase • What is it? – A verb phrase that acts as

The Verbal Phrase • What is it? – A verb phrase that acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb – There are two types we have learned about: • Infinitive • Participial

The Participial Phrase • What is it? – A verbal phrase that begins with

The Participial Phrase • What is it? – A verbal phrase that begins with a participle and acts like an adjective – Participles are either present (-ing) or past (-ed) tense verbs – Example: • Running down the street, I tripped and fell.

Clues to help you find participial phrases • Look for a verb that is

Clues to help you find participial phrases • Look for a verb that is not acting like the predicate, that is not in the main part of the sentence. • Look for COMMAS!! Example: I looked at the geese flying overhead. Cracking her gum, Arleta entered the room.

The Infinitive Phrase • A verb phrase that begins with “to” that acts like

The Infinitive Phrase • A verb phrase that begins with “to” that acts like a noun, adjective, or adverb • Clue: Look for the “to!” • Tricky—”to” can also start a prepositional phrase. Example: To clean her room, Arleta had to open the blinds.

Practice!! Find the verbals and label them participial or infinitive 1. 2. 3. 4.

Practice!! Find the verbals and label them participial or infinitive 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. After school, I like to eat peanut butter sandwiches. During school, we hear the announcements read by Coach Thames. To be on time for school is an important skill. Using a projector, we determined the degree of the angle. The final bell, ringing at 3: 05, marks the end of the school day.

The Clause • What is it? – A group of related words – WITH

The Clause • What is it? – A group of related words – WITH a subject and its verb – That acts like a part of speech

Two Main Types of Clauses • The Independent Clause – Subject, verb, complete thought

Two Main Types of Clauses • The Independent Clause – Subject, verb, complete thought – Also known as a sentence – Example: I ate sushi. • The Subordinate Clause – Restrictive • Clue word: that • Example: I like that shirt you are wearing. – Nonrestrictive • Clue word: which • Example: The caterpillar, which will turn into a butterfly soon, curled into a ball upon the leaf.

The Appositive • What is it? – A noun or noun phrase that follows

The Appositive • What is it? – A noun or noun phrase that follows another noun or noun phrase and renames it.

The Sentence • Types— – Simple • One independent clause • Example: I like

The Sentence • Types— – Simple • One independent clause • Example: I like meat – Compound • Two or more independent clauses combined with – , conjunction – ; subordinating conjunction, • Example: I like meat, but I will also eat ice cream. – Complex • An independent clause that contains a subordinate clause • Example: When I go to the store, I always buy cheese. – Compound-complex • Two or more joined independent clauses, at least one of which has a subordinate clause. • Example: When I go to the store, I always buy cheese, and I also try to get ground meat.