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uth
alone
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To maintain
the glamour
that is in all
of us!
To
examine
common
issues
with
grammar
in the
workplace.
To tap into
approaches for
painless ways
to approach
grammar
without
sweating!
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“Grammar is a description of the way a
language works. It explains many
things. For example, grammar tells us
the order in which sentence parts must
be arranged. It explains the work done
by the various kinds of words…how
words change form according to the
way they are used.”
John Warriner
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`Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe
Lewis Carroll
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NounsVerbs
AdjectivesAdverbs
Pronouns
PrepositionsConjunctionsInterjections
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he
entence
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he subject may appear anywhere in a sentence.
sentence is a word group that contains a subject
and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
he subject is NEVER in a prepositional
phrase.
he words there and here may begin a
sentence but are almost never the subject.
or many sentences, finding the subject and the
verb is easier if you first cross out any
prepositional phrases.
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Despite their fragile appearance, butterflies
have a great deal of stamina.
• They often fly more than one thousand miles during migration.
• Huge flocks of colorful butterflies fly from their winter home in New Mexico to places as far north as Canada.
• The migratory flight of the monarch butterfly may cover distances of close to two thousand miles.
• During the spring millions of these insects flutter across North America.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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Despite their fragile appearance,
butterflies have a great deal of
stamina.
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They often fly more than one
thousand miles during migration.
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They often fly more than one
thousand miles during migration.
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Huge flocks of colorful
butterflies fly from their winter
home in New Mexico to places
as far north as Canada.
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Huge flocks of colorful
butterflies fly from their winter
home in New Mexico to places
as far north as Canada.
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The migratory flight of the
monarch butterfly may cover
distances of close to two
thousand miles.
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The migratory flight of the
monarch butterfly may cover
distances of close to two
thousand miles.
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During the spring millions of
these insects flutter across North
America.
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During the spring millions of
these insects flutter across North
America.
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•It helps to identify a sentence
fragment.
•It helps in making sure the subject
and verb agree.
hy is this important?
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A singular subject needs a
singular verb, and a plural
subject needs a plural verb.
Most of the time, nouns ending in –s are
plural and verbs ending in –s are singular
(verbs used with the pronouns I and you
do NOT end in –s).
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The girl reads
mystery novels.
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The girl reads
mystery novels.
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The girl reads
mystery novels.
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Tonya and her friends
are asleep.
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Tonya and her friends
are asleep.
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Tonya and her friends
are asleep.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
The topic of these four books is
horses.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
The topic of these four books is
horses.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
The topic of these four books is
horses.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
The topic of these four books is
horses.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Each of the bikes has
new tires.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Each of the bikes has
new tires.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Each of the bikes has
new tires.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Each of the bikes has
new tires.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Every one of the members of
both basketball teams is
here.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Every one of the members of
both basketball teams is
here.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Every one of the members of
both basketball teams is
here.
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Don’t be confused by plural
words that come between a
singular subject and the verb.
Every one of the members of
both basketball teams is
here.
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Don’t be confused by collective
nouns. Ask whether it’s the group
as a whole or the individuals within
the group.
The football team {the team as a
whole} wants to win.
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The newly married
couple is happy.
Don’t be confused by collective
nouns. Ask whether it’s the group
as a whole or the individuals within
the group.
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A couple of people
were late for the
wedding.
Don’t be confused by collective
nouns. Ask whether it’s the group
as a whole or the individuals within
the group.
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Pronouns beginning with “any (anyone,
anybody), no (nobody, nothing), every
(everyone, everything), and some
(something, someone)” are always
singular.
Everybody is invited.
Nothing is happening.
Someone is laughing.
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Some pronouns are always plural.
These include: both, several, few,
many, and others.
The Martin girls are twins. Both
are here.
I like movies. Recently, several of
my favorites have won awards.
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Some pronouns can be either plural or
singular depending on the rest of the
sentence. These include: any, more, some,
enough, all, and most.
All the cake is gone. / All the boys are gone.
None of the snow has melted./ None of the
apples are ripe.
Most of the pie was eaten./ Most of the hot
dogs were eaten.
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(Has/Have) you ever
wondered how meals are
served to space-shuttle
astronauts?
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(Has/Have) you ever
wondered how meals are
served to space-shuttle
astronauts?
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Each of the items for the day’s
menu (comes/come) sealed in
its own container.
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Each of the items for the day’s
menu (comes/come) sealed in
its own container.
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To help reduce weight on
the spacecraft, many of the
foods (is/are) dehydrated.
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To help reduce weight on
the spacecraft, many of the
foods (is/are) dehydrated.
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At mealtime, someone in the
crew (adds/add) water to the
scrambled eggs, vegetables and
puddings.
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At mealtime, someone in the
crew (adds/add) water to the
scrambled eggs, vegetables and
puddings.
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All of the water mixed with these
foods (is/are) a byproduct of the
fuel cells that provide the space
craft’s electricity.
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All of the water mixed with these
foods (is/are) a byproduct of the
fuel cells that provide the space
craft’s electricity.
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Of course, because there
is no gravity, not one of
the beverages (is/are)
pourable.
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Of course, because there
is no gravity, not one of
the beverages (is/are)
pourable.
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A pronoun should agree in
both number and gender with
its antecedent.
An antecedent is the noun or pronoun to which the
pronoun refers.
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Indefinite pronouns agree
with their antecedents as
well.
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Anybody, anyone, anything, each, either, everybody, everyone,
everything, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, one, somebody, someone and something are SINGULAR.
Each of the teams had its
mascot at the game.
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Both, few, many, and several are
PLURAL.
Many of the actors already
know their lines.
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All, any, more, most, none, and some are either SINGULAR or
PLURAL depending on how they are used.
Most of this money belongs to Mrs.
Smith. Would you take it to her,
please?
Most of these coins are rare, but I
don’t know what they are worth.
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Some of the nations successfully defended _______ borders.
Neither of the sisters wanted to recite _______ lines.
Did any of the visitors forget _______ personal belongings?
One of the exhibits had _______ date changed from A.D. 1200 to A.D. 1350.
Each of the candidates bought _______ own TV air time.
Someone left _______ books behind.
Everyone who will need extra time should raise
_________ hand.
Many of these blossoms were smaller than we had expected _______ to be.
If you find a few of the pieces, Sara said she could use _______.
Each of the dolphins displays _______ own particular characteristics.
their
her
his or her
its
his or her
his or her
his or her
them
them
its
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Choosing a personal pronoun?
Try adding or deleting words.
Add words:Mom cooked dinner for Brian and
for I.
(sounds wrong)
Mom cooked dinner for Brian and for me.
(sounds better)
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Choosing a personal pronoun?
Try adding or deleting words.
Add words:Her went and I went to the
mall after school.(sounds wrong)
She went and I went to the mall after school.(sounds better)
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Choosing a personal pronoun?
Try adding or deleting words.
Add words:She is taller than me (am tall).
(sounds wrong.)
She is taller than I (am tall).
(sounds better)
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Choosing a personal pronoun?
Try turning the sentence around.
In language arts, the best students
are Tyrone and me/I.
Turn it around:
Me am the best student.
(sounds wrong)
I am the best student.
(sounds better)
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Ruth [email protected]
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To maintain
the glamour
that is in all
of us!
To
examine
common
issues
with
grammar
in the
workplace.
To tap into
approaches for
painless ways
to approach
grammar
without
sweating!
hankou