Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech

Nouns

Nouns

• Definition: Person, place, or thing

• Nouns can be:

–Concrete or abstract–Singular, plural, or possessive–Common or proper

Concrete or Abstract

Concrete: A physical person, place, or thing (ex. Jonah, West Town Mall, desk)

Abstract: An idea or quality(ex. Happiness, peace, speed)

If you can touch it, it is a concrete noun.

Concrete or Abstract PracticeDirections: Label each word below a concrete noun or abstract noun. Then, write a sentence with each.

Example A: costume Answer: concrete noun / I wore a costume for Halloween.

1. satisfaction- ___________________________ 2. school- _______________________________ 3. baby- ________________________________ 4. justice- _______________________________ 5. dream- _______________________________ 6. storm- _______________________________

Singular, Plural, Possessive Nouns have different forms.

Singular: one noun (Ex: pencil, mess, Mike)

Plural: more than one (Ex: pencils, messes, Mikes)

Possessive: shows possession or ownership.(Ex: Mike’s, pencil’s, mess’s)*possession is shown with an apostrophe

Cont.

Singular The bus has new tires.

Singular Possessive The bus’s tires are new.

Plural All the buses arrived early.

Plural Possessive Many of the buses’ seats are old.

Common and Proper

Common Noun: a general person, place, or thing. (ex. doctor, store, book)

Proper Noun: a specific person, place, thing, or brand name. (ex. Doctor Phil, Target, Lord of the Flies)

Capitalization Rules

Noun Practice

Take out a piece of paper. A noun will be displayed. You will write whether it is…

Singular, plural, or possessiveConcrete or abstractCommon or proper

Example schools = plural, concrete, common noun

1

dogs

2

Big Mac

3

Tyler’s

4

glasses

5

beauty

6

Xbox One

7

crime

8

Wednesday’s

9

shirts

10

politness

Pronouns

The What & Why of Pronouns

• Root (Latin pro, for; nomen, noun) = a word that replaces a noun

• To avoid repetition• Antecedent= noun replaced (ante, before;

cedo, go)• Juan is my cousin. He (Juan) is in your English

class.• Juan = antecedent. He = pronoun.

7 KINDS OF PRONOUNS

1. PERSONAL = refers to persons, he, she2. REFLEXIVE = refers back to the subject3. INTENSIVE = emphasizes the subject4. DEMONSTRATIVE = points to with gesture5. INDEFINITE = unsure, some, few6. INTERROGATIVE = question words, who7. RELATIVE = relates 2 sentences (which)

REFERS TO

The word that a pronoun refers to is called its antecedent.

Ramon visited Death Valley, and he was impressed.

Here’s the Idea

Personal PronounsA pronoun is a word that takes the place of one

or more nouns.

The most frequentlyused pronouns are called personal pronouns. They refer to people or things.

Pronouns such as we, I, he, them and it are called personal pronouns.

Personal pronouns have a variety of forms to indicate different persons, numbers, and cases.

There are first-person, second-person, and third-person personal pronouns, each having both singular and plural forms.

Singular Plural

FIRST PERSON FIRST PERSON

SECOND PERSON SECOND PERSON

THIRD PERSON THIRD PERSON

I went out. We left early.

You left too. You are leaving.

He came by bus. They came by car.

Each personal pronoun forms three cases: subject, object, and possessive.

Here’s the Idea

Subject Pronouns

A subject pronoun is used as thesubject of a sentence.

She is my best friend.It is my dog.

Does he know the answer?You and I will meet later.

Object Pronouns

An object pronoun is used as thedirect/indirect object or the object of

a preposition.Give the book to me.

The teacher gave her a reprimand.I will tell you a story.

Susan read it to them.

When in a pair (Susan and I)

Always take the pronoun OUT of the pair to see which pronoun is the correct one to

use.

EXAMPLES:

Richard and (I or me) recited the story.

Jennifer helped Richard and (I or me).

Read sentence without the words that the pronoun is paired with to see what works (word in white).

List of Personal Pronouns

Singular PluralI weyou youhe, she, it they

Subject Pronouns

me usyou youhim, her, it them

Object Pronouns

ACTIVITY 11. Write sentences in your groups

using each of the subject pronouns. Underline each subject pronoun.

2. Write sentences using each of the object pronouns. Circle each object pronoun.

Total of 16 pronouns.You can combine subject and object

pronouns in you sentences.

PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS

Read the following sentences. Can you tell to whom the word She refers?

Arachne competes with Athena. She weaves skillfully.

The sentence is not clear because the word She could refer to either Arachne or Athena. Sometimes you must repeat a noun or rewrite the sentence.

Arachne competes with Athena. Athena weaves skillfully.


The noun or group of words that a pronoun refers to is called its antecedent.

When you use a pronoun, you should be sure that it refers to its antecedent clearly. Be especially careful when you use the pronoun they. Read the following sentence.

They have several books about Greek myths at the library.

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The meaning of They is unclear. The sentence can be improved by rewriting it in the following manner.

Several books about myths are available at the library.


When using pronouns, you must also make sure that they agree with their antecedents in number (singular or plural) and gender. The gender of a noun may be masculine (male), feminine (female), or neuter (referring to things). Notice how the pronouns on the next slide agree with their antecedents.

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Personal pronouns have three gender forms:

• masculine he, his, him

• feminine she, her, hers

• neuter it, its

The hero has to use all his wits to solve the crime.

Agatha Christie sets many of her stories in England.Agatha Christie her

hero his


1. The myth of Arachne is amusing. I enjoyed it.

2. The bystanders see Athena. They watch her at the loom.

In the first sentence, myth is the antecedent of the pronoun it.

In the second sentence, bystanders is the antecedent of They, and Athena is the antecedent of her.

ACTIVITY 2Directions: Read each sentence below. Write each pronoun and label it singular orplural.

Example A He is one of the top students in the class because he studies hard.‐ He ‐singular1. You are late for school, so get your backpack and hurry up!

____________________________________2. The teacher told her to complete her assignment before leaving class.

____________________________________3. After school, they will go to the movies with their friends.

____________________________________4. I want to do well in school so that I am prepared for my future career.

____________________________________5. Tell him to wait outside so his mom can pick him up after school.

____________________________________6. The teacher told me that I couldn’t go to the restroom during class time.

____________________________________7. They are the best class in the entire school because they listen to their teacher

and parents. ____________________________________A pronoun is a word that may take the place of one or more nouns.

Using Pronouns CorrectlySubject pronouns are used in compound subjects, and object

pronouns are used in compound objects.He and Carmen wrote a report on the subject. (Not Him and

Carmen) Tell John and me about Hercules. (Not John and I)

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Using Pronouns Correctly A preposition takes an object, just as

many verbs do. The object of a preposition can be simple or compound. In either case, use an object pronoun as the object of the preposition.

Lee read a famous myth to me. Lee read a famous Roman myth to John and me.

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Using Pronouns Correctly If you are not sure of which form of the

pronoun to use, say the sentence aloud with only the pronoun as the subject or the object. Your ear will tell you which form is correct.

Whenever the pronoun I is part of a compound subject, it should always be placed after the other parts of the subject. Similarly, when the pronoun me is part of a compound object, it should go after the other parts of the object.

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Using Pronouns Correctly

Lee and I read some ancient Roman myths. (Not I and Lee)

Mythology interests Lee and me. (Not me and Lee).

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Using Pronouns Correctly

In formal writing and speech use a subject pronoun after a linking verb.

The writer of this report was she. It is I.

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ACTIVITY 3

Possessive Pronouns A possessive pronoun is a

pronoun that shows who or what has something. A possessive pronoun may take the place of a possessive noun.

Read the following sentences. Notice the possessive nouns and the

possessive pronouns that replace them.

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Possessive PronounsHomer’s story is famous. His story is famous.

This story is Homer’s. This story is his.

Possessive nouns are in green. Possessive pronouns are in red.

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Possessive PronounsPossessive pronouns have two forms. One form is used

before a noun. The other form is used alone.

oursyourstheirs

mineyours

his, hers, its

Usedalone

ouryourtheir

myyour

his, her, its

Used before nouns

PluralSingular

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Possessive PronounsPossessive pronouns are not written with apostrophes. The

pronoun its, for example, shows possession. The word

it’s, on the other hand, is a contraction of it is. Read the following sentences. Notice the meaning of the words in red type.

Its central character is Odysseus. (possessive pronoun)

It’s about the adventures of Odysseus. (contraction of It is)

Activity 4Directions: In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”

Show me what you

know.

Item 1Not only my brothers but also Mom loves to drench their omelets in ketchup.

A. hisB. herC. his and herD. No change is necessary.

Not only my brothers but also Mom loves to drench their omelets in ketchup.


Not only my brothers but also Mom loves to drench their omelets in ketchup.


Item 2The students and their professor sweated in the

hot classroom. Each one of them wondered why

they had decided to commit to summer school.

A. his or herB. EveryC. sheD. No change is necessary.

The students and their professor sweated in the Ahot classroom. Each one of them wondered why Bthey had decided to commit to summer school. C


The students and their professor sweated in the Ahot classroom. Each one of them wondered why Bshe had decided to commit to summer school. C


Item 3Robert and Sue Ellen concentrated on the dead worm on the dissection tray. They used tweezers to pick through innards looking for the heart.

A. HeB. SheC. He or sheD. No change is necessary.

Robert and Sue Ellen concentrated on the dead worm on the dissection tray. They used tweezers to pick through innards looking for the heart.


Robert and Sue Ellen concentrated on the dead worm on the dissection tray. They used tweezers to pick through innards looking for the heart.


Item 4The students have decided to eat at Tito’s Taco

Palace, where they can order the special. Their

discount burrito and soda will satisfy hunger, and its

cheap prices will help wallets!

A. he or sheB. ItsC. theirD. No change is necessary.

The students have decided to eat at Tito’s Taco

Palace, where they can order the special. Their A Bdiscount burrito and soda will satisfy hunger, and its Ccheap prices will help wallets!


The students have decided to eat at Tito’s Taco

Palace, where they can order the special. Its A Bdiscount burrito and soda will satisfy hunger, and its Ccheap prices will help wallets!


Item 5Either of these thick books by respected authors will have the answer to your research question in their many pages.

A. hisB. his or herC. itsD. No change is necessary.

Either of these thick books by respected authors will have the answer to your research question in their many pages.


Either of these thick books by respected authors will have the answer to your research question in their many pages.


Item 6If everyone stopped to smell the roses, they might

get stung by bees and have their allergies kick in to

overdrive!

A. peopleB. he or sheC. his or herD. No change is necessary.

If everyone stopped to smell the roses, they might A Bget stung by bees and have their allergies kick in to Coverdrive!


If people stopped to smell the roses, they might A Bget stung by bees and have their allergies kick in to Coverdrive!


Item 7Weaver Hill High has strange school colors. Their hot pink and bright yellow combination really stands out on the field.

A. ItsB. HisC. His and herD. No change is necessary.

Weaver Hill High has strange school colors. Their hot pink and bright yellow combination really stands out on the field.




Item 7Weaver Hill High has strange school colors. Their hot pink and bright yellow combination really stands out on the field.






Item 8Sam is starving, and his buddies have just ordered

their “upsized” meals. Despite Sam’s drooling,

neither of them will part with their French fries.

A. hisB. himC. hisD. No change is necessary.

Sam is starving, and his buddies have just ordered

their “upsized” meals. Despite Sam’s drooling, Aneither of them will part with their French fries. B C


Sam is starving, and his buddies have just ordered

their “upsized” meals. Despite Sam’s drooling, Aneither of them will part with his French fries. B C


Item 9Clyde refuses to return to the weight room because its staff always pokes fun of his skinny arms and legs.

A. theirB. hisC. herD. No change is necessary.

Clyde refuses to return to the weight room because its staff always pokes fun of his skinny arms and legs.


Clyde refuses to return to the weight room because its staff always pokes fun of his skinny arms and legs.


Item 10Everyone should memorize a Shakespeare

monologue for Mrs. Smith because the extra credit

points will help them improve their averages at

the end of the semester.

A. The studentsB. him or herC. his or herD. No change is necessary.

Everyone should memorize a Shakespeare Amonologue for Mrs. Smith because the extra credit

points will help them improve their averages at B Cthe end of the semester.


The students should memorize a Shakespeare Amonologue for Mrs. Smith because the extra credit

points will help them improve their averages at B Cthe end of the semester.


Indefinite PronounsAn indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a

particular person, place, or thing.

Does anyone know the story of Midas?

Most indefinite pronouns are either singular or plural.

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Some Indefinite Pronouns

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Singular Pluralanother everybody no oneanybody everyone nothinganyone everything oneanything much somebodyeach neither someoneeither nobody something

bothfew

manyothersseveral

All, any, most, none and some can be singular or plural, depending on the phrase that follows them.


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When an indefinite pronoun is used as the subject, the verb must agree with it in number.Everyone discusses the plot. (singular)

Both talk about King Minos. (plural)

All of mythology is about beliefs and ideals. (singular)

All of the myths are about beliefs and ideals. (plural)


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Possessive pronouns often have indefinite pronouns as their antecedents. In such cases, the pronouns must agree in number. Note that in the first example the intervening prepositional phrase does not affect the agreement.

Each of the characters has his or her motive.

Several have conflict with their rivals.

Activity 5 Indefinite Pronouns Worksheet Directions: Write a sentence with each indefinite pronoun listed below. Example A: any Answer: Do you have any idea about what is going to happen? 1. somebody- ________________________________________________________________2. few- ________________________________________________________________3. many- ________________________________________________________________4. several- ________________________________________________________________5. all- ________________________________________________________________6. someone- ________________________________________________________________7. another- ________________________________________________________________

Reflexive Pronouns

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A reflexive pronoun refers to a noun or another pronoun and indicates that the same person or thing is involved. Reflexive pronouns are formed by adding –self or –selves to certain personal and possessive pronouns

The woman found herself a book of folktales.

Reflexive Pronoun

Reflexive Pronouns

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Singular Plural

myselfyourselfhimself, herself, itself

ourselvesyourselvesthemselves

Sometimes hisself is mistakenly used for himself and theirselves for themselves. Avoid using hisself and theirselves.

Intensive Pronouns

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An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that adds emphasis to a noun or pronoun already named.

George himself bought a copy of American Tall Tales.

He himself paid for the book.

Demonstrative PronounsPOINT OUT SPECIFIC PERSONS / THINGS• I hate this. • Did Megan give you that?• She wants these.• Will you be using those?

Interrogative PronounsPRONOUNS USED TO ASK QUESTIONS• What is the answer to the last question?• Whose book is this?• Who are you?• Whom did you send to the store?

Who, Whom, Whose, What, When, Where

RELATIVE PRONOUN• RELATIVE PRONOUN RELATES TO A PRECEDING WORD

(ANTECEDENT) AND JOINS TO IT A DEPENDENT CLAUSE• 2 JOBS: A PRONOUN + A CONNECTOR

She is a woman.She runs for mayor.• She is the woman, who runs for mayor.You saw the house.It is historical landmark.• The house that you saw is a historical landmark.

Summary

7 KINDS OF PRONOUNS• PERSONAL = REFERS TO PERSONS• REFLEXIVE = ACTION BACK TO SUBJECT• INTENSIVE = EMPHASIZES ACTION• DEMONSTRATIVE = POINTS WITH A GESTURE• INDEFINITE = UNSURE SOME OR FEW• INTERROGATIVE = QUESTION WORDS• RELATIVE = JOINS SENTENCES

Verbs

Verbs

• As you know, every sentence has two parts, the subject and the predicate.

• The key word in the predicate is the verb.• The verb tells what the subject of the

sentence is, has, does, or feels. – Burt works at the park.– He trims the trees.– He loves his job.– He paints the benches.

Action Verbs

• Most verbs are action verbs. Some action verbs refer to physical action that can be seen by other people.

• Others refer to mental action that cannot be seen. – Physical Action: The gardener feeds the ducks. – Mental Action: She likes the migrating birds best.

Being Verbs

• Other verbs express a state of being. • These verbs do not refer to action of any sort.

They simply tell what the subject is. – Burt is the gardener’s assistant. – He seems afraid of the swans. – One swan looks angry.– In fact, swans are hungry.

The most common being verbs are forms of be itself.

• Am• is• Are• Was• Were• Be• Being• been

Other being verbs:• Appear• Become• Feel• Grow• Look• Seem• Remain• Smell• Sound• Stay• taste

Identify each verb in the sentences below. Does it express action or being?

1. We parked and locked our bicycles in the rack at the library.2. Many, many resources were available there.3. I considered several books about wild animals. 4. All of the books looked interesting. 5. Finally, I decided on one about tropical birds. 6. The book described many birds from countries in Central

and South America. 7. I especially liked the photographs in the book. 8. The pictures of the birds are very colorful.9. Some of the birds’ feathers are pink, orange, red, and

green. 10. I carried the book home in my backpack.

Linking Verbs

• A verb that expresses a state of being often functions as a linking verb.

• A linking verb links, or connects, the subject with a noun or an adjective in the predicate that names or describes the subject. – Peanut is a toad.– Peanut is tiny.

Some verbs can function as either linking verbs or action verbs.

Linking Verbs Action Verbs

The lily pond smells stagnant.

The squirrel smells its food.

The gardener felt tired.

She felt the tree’s thick leaves.

• To help you decide whether one of these verbs is a linking verb, try substituting is or are for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb. – The pigeons look comical. (The pigeons are

comical)– The swan’s hiss sounds fierce. (The swan’s hiss is

fierce)

Which sentence in each of the following pairs contains a linking verb.

• 11. A monkey appears from behind a tree. It appears excited.

• 12. The young deer grew taller. The male deer grew antlers.

• 13. The koala baby looks cute. It looks for its mother. • 14. The koala tastes a leaf. Does it taste good?• 15. We smell the eucalyptus tree. It smells pleasant. • 16. We feel the tree’s bark. It feels smooth.

List the verbs in the sentences below. Label each verb action or being.

• 17. Photographs, television, and movies show us a variety of unusual creatures.

• 18. We can see animals in their natural habitat in national parks, nature sanctuaries, or even city parks.

• 19. Few animals look strange to us today. • 20. Some animals still seem unusual, however. • 21. The anteater is one example. • 22. The head and snout of this animal form a long tube.• 23. A giant anteater becomes six feet long. • 24. It grows a coarse coat of hair. • 25. The front toes and claws of the anteater fold under. • 26. The animal actually walks on its knuckles.

List the verbs in the sentences below. Label each verb action or being.

• 27. The giant anteater usually appears shy.• 28. It enjoys dark, wet tropical forests. • 29. Ants and termites appear in this animal’s

diet. • 30. The anteater is a peaceful animal.

Irregular Verbs

Verb Forms

I know you can say hook , hooked . . .

But can you say took, tooked?

This presentation

covers the use of standard regular and

irregular verb forms.

A verb form item on an objective test might look like this . . .

Sample ItemThomas sang along until the CD ended; then as

he was choosing a new disk, he lost control of

the car and drived into a ditch.

A. sungB. chosingC. droveD. No change is necessary.

Thomas sang along until the CD ended; then as Ahe was choosing a new disk, he lost control of Bthe car and drived into a ditch. C


Thomas sang along until the CD ended; then as Ahe was choosing a new disk, he lost control of Bthe car and drove into a ditch. C


Is sang, choosing, or drived a badly

formed verb?

Drived is incorrect, which option C fixes.

Regular verbs have reliable forms.

Infinitive Simple Present

Simple Past

Past Participle

Present Participle

to laugh laugh(s) laughed laughed laughingto start start(s) started started startingto travel travel(s) traveled traveled traveling

Or to fish, fish(es), fished, fished,

fishing!

Irregular verbs, however, have no consistent patterns.

Infinitive Simple Present

Simple Past

Past Participle

Present Participle

to drive drive(s) drove driven drivingto think think(s) thought thought thinkingto drink drink(s) drank drunk drinkingto swim swim(s) swam swum swimming

For example, to catch, catch(es), caught, caught, catching!

On many objective exams, you cannot use a dictionary to look up the correct

form!

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When in doubt, rely on “gut” feelings.

Hey, I’ve seen that verb before!

Your eyes have seen in print — and your brain has registered — all of the possible verb forms that you will encounter for this skill. If you don’t recognize the right answer, go with the one that feels right.

Instead of skipping class to go fishing, Yolanda should of studied for her accounting exam.

Don’t confuse of and have.

My grade was a

disaster!

Instead of skipping class to go fishing, Yolanda should have studied for her accounting exam.

Confirm that used to is in the past tense.

Now that he’s older, Fred has a full-time job, but he use to spend his summers fishing.

You’re a bad influence!

Now that he’s older, Fred has a full-time job, but he used to spend his summers fishing.

Quick TestDirections: In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”

Show me what you

know.

Item 1

We knew that Charley had hid the cookies in

his bedroom, so we stole his key and searched in

all the dresser drawers.

A. knowedB. hiddenC. stealedD. No change is necessary.

We knew that Charley had hid the cookies in A Bhis bedroom, so we stole his key and searched in Call the dresser drawers.


We knew that Charley had hidden the cookies in A Bhis bedroom, so we stole his key and searched in Call the dresser drawers.


Item 2

If we had known that you were serving squid eyeball stew, we would of come for dinner!

A. of cameB. have cameC. have comeD. No change is necessary.





Item 3Priscilla use to have a pet parakeet; her mother’s

story is that the bird escaped and flew away, but

Priscilla believes that the cat ate it.

A. usedB. fliedC. eatenD. No change is necessary.

Priscilla use to have a pet parakeet; her mother’s Astory is that the bird escaped and flew away, but BPriscilla believes that the cat ate it. C


Priscilla used to have a pet parakeet; her mother’s Astory is that the bird escaped and flew away, but BPriscilla believes that the cat ate it. C


Item 4Julissa was soaked during the afternoon thunderstorm because she had choosed to walk to school rather than drive.

A. chosenB. choosenC. choseD. No change is necessary.

Julissa was soaked during the afternoon thunderstorm because she had choosed to walk to school rather than drive.


Julissa was soaked during the afternoon thunderstorm because she had choosed to walk to school rather than drive.


Item 5James brung roses and begged forgiveness, but

when Rhonda saw that her ex still hadn’t shaved

his ridiculous mustache, she shut the door in his

face.

A. broughtB. seenC. shuttedD. No change is necessary.

James brung roses and begged forgiveness, but Awhen Rhonda saw that her ex still hadn’t shaved Bhis ridiculous mustache, she shut the door in his Cface.


James brought roses and begged forgiveness, but Awhen Rhonda saw that her ex still hadn’t shaved Bhis ridiculous mustache, she shut the door in his Cface.


Item 6If Toby had tooken Charlene’s advice, that bottle of soda wouldn’t have exploded all over the front of his new white shirt.

A. tookB. tookedC. takenD. No change is necessary.

If Toby had tooken Charlene’s advice, that bottle of soda wouldn’t have exploded all over the front of his new white shirt.


If Toby had tooken Charlene’s advice, that bottle of soda wouldn’t have exploded all over the front of his new white shirt.


Item 7Cooper laid the 10-page paper on Professor

Cook’s desk; he had wrote the last sentence at

2:50 p.m., and then he ran across campus to

deliver the work by the 3 o’clock deadline.

A. layedB. writtenC. runD. No change is necessary.

Cooper laid the 10-page paper on Professor ACook’s desk; he had wrote the last sentence at B2:50 p.m., and then he ran across campus to Cdeliver the work by the 3 o’clock deadline.


Cooper laid the 10-page paper on Professor ACook’s desk; he had written the last sentence at B2:50 p.m., and then he ran across campus to Cdeliver the work by the 3 o’clock deadline.


Item 8We would have knowen that Dr. Carlson had moved up the date of the quiz if we attended her calculus class more frequently.

A. of knowenB. have knownC. have knewD. No change is necessary.

We would have knowen that Dr. Carlson had moved up the date of the quiz if we attended her calculus class more frequently.


We would have knowen that Dr. Carlson had moved up the date of the quiz if we attended her calculus class more frequently.


Item 9Margaret breaked the cookie and gave half to

the young man stuck in the elevator with her; they

told stories to pass the time as mechanics

worked on the hydraulics.

A. brokeB. givedC. telledD. No change is necessary.

Margaret breaked the cookie and gave half to A Bthe young man stuck in the elevator with her; they

told stories to pass the time as mechanics Cworked on the hydraulics.


Margaret broke the cookie and gave half to A Bthe young man stuck in the elevator with her; they

told stories to pass the time as mechanics Cworked on the hydraulics.


Item 10Meredith would have went to the concert, but Gregory misplaced the tickets, which they still haven’t found.

A. of wentB. have goneC. have goedD. No change is necessary.

Meredith would have went to the concert, but Gregory misplaced the tickets, which they still haven’t found.


Meredith would have went to the concert, but Gregory misplaced the tickets, which they still haven’t found.


Verbs Tense

USE PRESENT TENSE

• In universally true statements not limited to a particular time: – The sun is ninety million miles from Earth.

• In definitions: – Hardware is the physical system of a computer.

• In statements about the content of literature and other published works:– Hamlet is extremely indecisive.

USE PAST TENSE

• For historical or past information:– Malcolm X said, “If you

don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”

USE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

• (the present form of have (have or has) with a past participle verb form)

• For an action that began in the past but continues into the future: – I have lived in Pensacola all

my life.

USE PAST PERFECT TENSE

• (the past form of have (had) with a past participle verb form)

• For an earlier action that is mentioned after a later action: – Marvin bought the car that

he had seen advertised in the paper. (First, he saw it; then he bought it.)

USE FUTURE PERFECT TENSE

• (the auxiliary will have or shall have with a past participle verb form)

• For an action that will have been completed at a specific future time: – By 2010, I shall have

graduated.

USE A PRESENT PARTICIPLE VERBAL

• (-ing verb form used as an adjective)

• For an action that occurs at the same time as the verb: – Speeding down the

interstate, I saw a police officer.

USE A PAST PARTICIPLE VERB FORM

Only with auxiliary/helping verbs (is, are, was, were, has, have, had): The professor has already (went) gone over the

assignment, and I have (wrote) written the paper. The bell has (rang) rung. I should have (came) come to class sooner. I have (did) done my work.

USE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD

• To express a condition contrary to fact or a wish: – If I were President, I'd lower taxes.

• To express insistence, importance, necessity, or urgency after the word that: – It is important that you be on time. – We demand that the company do something

about its toxic waste.– The syllabus requires that each student write a

research paper.

Let’s Practice!!!• I have already (spoken, spoke) to the optician about

my new pair of contact lenses.• SPOKEN

• In college, I hope (to study, to have studied) subjects which will be useful to me later.

• TO STUDY• We were told at the service station that it (is, was) at

least fifty miles from Plattsburg to Saranac Lake.• IS

More Practice!!!

• It is necessary that our signatures (are, be) witnessed by a notary.

• BE• Have you ever (flew, flown) coast to coast

using Eastern Airlines’ excursion rates?• FLOWN

• If Ted (had apologized, would have apologized) I would have forgiven him.

• HAD APOLOGIZED

Active/Passive

Active and Passive Voice• VOICE indicates if the subject acts or is being acted upon.

• ACTIVE VOICE: Kristen wrote the report (the subject, Kristen, acts).

• PASSIVE VOICE: The report was written by Kristen (the subject, the report, was acted upon).

Active and Passive Voice

• When you use the ACTIVE VOICE, you achieve greater precision when you answer who or what performs each action.


• The problem with PASSIVE VOICE is that it begs this question:

Who or what performed the action?

• Some passive sentences quickly answer the who or what question with a prepositional phrase:

The report was written by Kristen.The preposition is wordy and identifies the actor too late.


To eliminate the passive voice:• Find and mark the passive voice: it always has

a “to be” verb (is, are, was, were, been …) plus another verb. Example: The report was written by Kristen.


To eliminate the passive voice:• Answer the question who or what does the

action.Example: Kristen wrote the report.


To eliminate the passive voice:• Make the answer the subject of the verb.

Example: Kristen wrote the report.

So What?• Although both constructions are grammatically

correct, the active voice is usually more effective in academic and business writing because it is simpler and more direct. The passive construction is effective only when the doer of the action is unknown or irrelevant. Examples– The cruise liner was hijacked.– The ball was hit.– The town was quarantined.

Review• Active voice verbs: Verbs

that indicate the sentence’s subject as actively acting:– Marvin hit the ball.

• Passive voice verbs: Verbs that indicated the sentence’s subject as being acted upon:– The ball was hit by Marvin

Practice Decide which of the following sentences use the passive

voice and which sentences use the active voice. Correct the sentences that contain either inappropriate uses of passive

voice or an abrupt shift from active to passive voice.

Example: -Before I began my research, only German fascism was studied by me.

Passive construction-Before I began my research, I only studied German fascism.

Professor Warren assigned each group a research project; however, the documentary sources were not located.

Incorrect Active-Passive Shift

Professor Warren assigned each group a research project; however, he could not locate the documentary sources.

For the opening flag ceremony, a dance was choreographed by Kema Jones to Bill Withers’ song “Lean on Me.”

Passive Construction

For the opening flag ceremony, Kema Jones choreographed a dance to Bill Withers’ song “Lean on Me.”

When the tickets are ready, the travel agent notifies the client. Each ticket is then listed on a daily register form, and a copy of the itinerary is filed.


When the tickets are ready, the travel agent notifies the client. The agent then lists the ticket on a daily register form and files a copy of the itinerary.

Seismologists have examined data concerning the recent earthquake, and reports will be filed.


Seismologists have examined data concerning the recent earthquake, and they will file reports.

Problems of famine, pollution, dwindling resources, and arms control were discussed by the senator.

- Passive construction

The senator discussed problems of famine, pollution, dwindling resources, and arms control.

• Whenever an error was found by Mrs. Clark, the entire paper had to be rewritten by the student.

Passive Construction

Whenever an error was found by Mrs. Clark, the student had to rewrite the entire paper.

Verbals

VerbalsGe

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Infin

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Verbal Phrase =

• A phrase that is centered around a verb form.

• This verb form is NOT used as a verb in the sentence

• It is used as a noun, adjective or adverb.

There are 3 kinds of verbals or verbal phrases:

GERUND PARITCIPLE INFINITIVE

Gerund

- ing

NOUN

What?

Gerund / Gerund Phrase

• …centers around a verb form ending in -ING

• …is always used as a noun

• …is never surrounded by commas (except for appositives)

• Caution! -ING verb forms can also be verbs or adjectives (These are NOT gerunds.)

• …can be used in each of the 6 noun positions

Not all -ING words are Gerunds:

• morning• evening• something• nothing• anything• everything• She is driving to school today.


EXAMPLES:

• Swimming the mile is my best event.

• I like swimming the mile.

• My best event is swimming the mile.

• I gave swimming the mile a try.

• He lectured us about swimming the mile.

• My best event, swimming the mile, was canceled.


ANSWERS:

• Swimming the mile is my best event. (Subject)

• I like swimming the mile. (DO)

• My best event is swimming the mile. (PN)

• I gave swimming the mile a try. (IO)

• He lectured us about swimming the mile. (OP)

• My best event, swimming the mile, was canceled. (APP)


EXAMPLES:

• His sister was dancing in the show.

• I hate practicing the piano.

• I gave my mom’s cooking a perfect 10.

• Sitting by the pool is quite relaxing.

• Wishing upon a star, Sue imagined a better life.

• While I was walking on the beach, I found a sand dollar.


ANSWERS:• His sister was dancing in the show. (not a gerund, verb phrase)

• I hate practicing the piano. (DO)

• I gave my mom’s cooking a perfect 10. (IO)

• Sitting by the pool is quite relaxing. (S)

• Wishing upon a star, Sue imagined a better life. (not a gerund, participial phrase)

• While I was walking on the beach, I found a sand dollar.(not a gerund, clause)


EXAMPLES:

• Becoming a doctor takes years of serious study.

• Kino’s specialty is cooking mushrooms.

• The subtle squeaking of the door hinges told Mira that her sister was home.

• Carla decided on writing about famous women in history.

• Mr. Riley enjoys the crackling of a campfire on a winter’s evening.


ANSWERS:

• Becoming a doctor takes years of serious study. (S)

• Kino’s specialty is cooking mushrooms. (PN)

• The subtle squeaking of the door hinges told Mira that her sister was home. (S)

• Carla decided on writing about famous women in history. (OP)

• Mr. Riley enjoys the crackling of a campfire on a winter’s evening. (DO)


EXAMPLES:

• Traveling to new and interesting places is fun.

• The smiling child amused his parents.

• Give playing golf another chance.

• Pam is studying for her French exam.

• Holding onto the kite, Jeremy received a cut.


ANSWERS:

• Traveling to new and interesting places is fun. (S)

• The smiling child amused his parents. (not a gerund, participle)

• Give playing golf another chance. (IO)

• Pam is studying for her French exam. (not a gerund, verb phrase)

• Holding onto the kite, Jeremy received a cut. (not a gerund, participial phrase)

Gerund / Gerund Phrasepatterns to look for…

Subject + verb …

Subject + linking verb + PN

Subject + action verb + DO

Subject + action verb (usu. give) + IO DO

Preposition + OP

S, Appositive , verb…(Other combinations are possible for this one.)

Participle -ing-d-ed-n-en-nt

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What kind?

Which one?

Participles…

• are verb forms that act like adjectives.

• can end in –ing, -d, -ed, -n, -en, nt

• will come as close as they can to the noun they modify

• can come BEFORE or AFTER the noun it modifies

Participles

Examples:

• The frowning clown fell down. (article/ adj./noun)

• The clown, frowning at the crowd, fell down.

• Frowning at the crowd, the clown fell down.

Participial Phrases…

• may fall at the beginning of the sentence.

• If so, it will be separated from the sentencewith a comma

Example:

• Bent by the wind, the tree finally fell over.

Find the participles:

• The fallen tree blocked the road.

• Mary had to replace the soiled carpet.

• Mike’s goal was hiking the Rockies.

• The running water eroded the soil.

• We finally got our own swimming pool.

• Eating jalapeno peppers can be painful.

Find the participles (Answers)

• The fallen tree blocked the road.

• Mary had to replace the soiled carpet.

• Mike’s goal was hiking the Rockies. (gerund)

• The running water eroded the soil.

• We finally got our own swimming pool.

• Eating jalapeno peppers can be painful. (gerund)

Find the participial phrases:

• Running quickly, the puppy caught up with the family.

• Seeing my family made me feel safe.

• Bending in the wind, the tree finally fell.

• The wind, whipping through the valley, did extensive damage.

• I saw my uncle waiting for me.

Find the participial phrases (Answers)

• Running quickly, the puppy caught up with the family.

• Seeing my family made me feel safe. (gerund)

• Bending in the wind, the tree finally fell.

• The wind, whipping through the valley, did extensive damage.

• I saw my uncle waiting for me.

Find the participial phrases:

• Granny’s goal, quilting a huge quilt, will have to wait until spring.

• Martha’s hobby is sewing for the family.

• Sitting by the dock, Bob felt lonely.

• The boy sitting by the bay was my cousin.

• Not watching his steps, the toddler fell down.

Find the participial phrases(Answers)

• Granny’s goal, quilting a huge quilt, will have to wait until spring. (gerund / appositive)

• Martha’s hobby is sewing for the family. (gerund)

• Sitting by the dock, Bob felt lonely.

• The boy sitting by the bay was my cousin.

• Not watching his steps, the toddler fell down.

Participle / Participial Phrase patterns to look for…

participial phrase , Subject + verb…

Subject, participial phrase , verb…

Subject + verb +DO participial phrase

Preposition + OP participial phrase

Article participle Noun

Infinitive

to + verb

NOUN / ADJE

CTIVE

/ ADVE

RB

What? (NOUN)

Which one? (ADJ.)

What kind? (ADJ.)

Why? (ADV.)

Infinitive RULES:

• Center around TO + verb

• Verb is “naked” – No endings (-ing, -ed, etc.)

• Examples: to go, to sit, to talk, etc.

• Can be used as noun, adj. or adv.

• Caution! Do not confuse with prepositional phrases using “to”(to school, to me, to us, to them, to lunch, etc.)

Find the Infinitives

• I wanted to go to the mall today.

• My mom went to bed early.

• Your cat ate too much food today.

• To sleep all day is unhealthy.

• I want to ask you a question.

Find the Infinitive Phrases:• I went to the pond to fish for bass.

• I have to go to the mall before supper.

• To make good grades, one must study.

• My goal is to make good grades.

• I sat with the team to give them my support.

• Don’t try to get out of here too fast.

Infinitive Phrases used as NOUNS:

• I want to get a car for my birthday.

• My goal is to get a car for my birthday.

• To get a car for my birthday would be wonderful.

• My goal, to get a car for my birthday, may never happen.

Which two noun positions are not used?

Infinitive Phrases used as ADJECTIVES:

• The movie to see is Avatar.

• I missed the road to take to the beach.

• The place to see moose is Canada.

• I need a place to keep my book bag.

Adjective infinitive phrases will come directly after a noun and modify it by answering “which?” or “what kind?.”

Infinitive Phrases used as ADVERBS:

• I went to the pond to fish.

• To get into Harvard, you must study.

• I am happy to be here.

• I am sad to see you go.

An infinitive phrase that comes first in a sentence MAY be an adverb, but it will have a comma after it. Adverb infinitive phrases usually answer “why?” or “how?.”

Some famous Infinitives :• “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

• “To know me is to love me.”

• “You’ve got to live a little.”

• “I vant to drink your bloooooood.”

• “I wanna hold your hand.”

• “I’ve only just begun to fight.”

• “To boldly go where no man has gone before…” (split infinitive)

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