Four Tenses
Cause -N- Effect Is When One Thing Makes Something Else Happen. Usually, something happens because something else made, it happen. That first thing is called a cause. What happened is the effect.
(Cause). Sam stepped on a banana peel. (Effect) Sam fell. Why he fell is the cause he slipped on banana peel and the effect was that he fell. Ex: The sun came out and melted the snowman. (Cause) The sun came out. (Effect). The snowman melted. EX: Malik won the race, he was proud because he got a medal. (Cause) He won the race (Effect) He earned a medal. EX: Billy's ice cream fell and he cried. (Cause) His ice cream fell. (Effect) he cried.
Compound Sentence
A sentence with two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses. I went to the beach, and I got sunburned.
Past Perfect Tense
After she had sewn up the word, the doctor realized that her watch was missing! (had sewn is in the past perfect tense) The watch had ticked for ten minutes before the nurse discovered its whereabouts. (had ticked is in the past perfect Tense
Students in 6th -grade social studies class needs To gather recent information about an assigned a country (eg) population, exports, national long events) which of the following resources would be most appropriate for the TA to recommend that the students use for this purpose?
Almanac
Dependent Clauses
Also contains a subject and verb, but it can't stand alone. When I go to beach (the reader needs more info I=Subject Go=Verb
Have been/has been/had been Passive Voice Reactions
Amazon wants to focus on the items because that's what's important in this situation. This means that the items were delivered just now-maybe a few minutes or hours ago. EX: The items have been received (Passive Voice) "If" means I have received the items.
Future Perfect And Future Perfect Continuous Future Perfect-Completed Action In The Future Form: Subject + Will Have + Verb (Past Participle)
This sentence shows that he saved $100 every month Until August which was $600 by August the$600 was completed. This sentence focused on the money. If instead, we want to focus on the amount of time, then we can say: By August Aaron will have been saving money for six months. He will have finished in six months of saving and he will continue saving money. This is the Future Continuous. We use this to talk about an ongoing action that will be in progress in the future and also mention the duration.
Teacher to Preview the content area text
To Identify the main ideas. the teacher should compile a list of terms related to the are content. These terms and words become part of the key concept list.
Future 12 Predictions Based on Knowledge/Personal Experience
To make predictions or guesses about the future, we can use both "will" and "going to." These two forms are interchangeable for making predictions in many situations (meaning you can choose whichever one you want.) There is a slight difference: We normally use "will" to make predictions based on. EX: I think Spain will win the win the 2018 cup.
Compound Sentences
Two subjects and two predicates. I visited the beach and I got a really bad sun burn. I=is the subject Predicate=visted the beach I=is the subject Predicate= got a really bad sun burn You are doing two different actions compound predicate technically one can.
Future Perfect Simple Continuous
Are not that common. They found very little speech and a little more in writing. Understanding these two tenses can be helpful, but don't worry too much if you're not sure how to use them correctly.They're not extremely important, and you will get better at using them with time and practice.
Sentence
As she bought her ticket, Margie said "I have never seen such a huge train station." "Where is the train in Philadelphia she asked. Track seven, on the left," Said the clerk in the booth. The conductor announced, "Track seven on the left.
Prewriting Strategies
Assist students in a variety of ways. Listed below are the most common prewriting strategies students can use to explore, plan and write on a topic
Future 6 Form: Subject + Will + Verb (base)
At a restaurant, a waiter asks you: May I take your order? Yes, I will have the burger and fries combo, please. This is an important decision. You didn't plan two weeks ago to eat at this fast food place. At this restaurant this da. You just made the decision now.
Meetings that are conducted according to parliamentary produce follow straightforward, logical pattern. After the chairperson calls the meeting to order the roll taken and the minutes of the last meeting are read. The reports of standing committees. The group next addresses any unfinished business from the previous meetings, after which the floor is opened to new business. Finally, these are announcements and other miscellaneous matters. The chairperson then brings the meeting to a close by asking for motion adjourn. Which of the following lists puts the 1st 3 steps of Parliamentary procedure into the correct order
B: Is the correct order: Reading the minutes of the last meeting taking the roll hearing reports of special committees
Hierogyphics 3
Designating or pertaining to a photographic script, particularly that ancient. Egyptian in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
Pronouns For The Speaker or Writer
Do you like to talk about yourself? Most people do. To talk or write about yourself, you need pronouns. Take a look at the underlined words in these sentences. I love to play piano. I have taught myself five new songs. I practice on my piano everyday. Do not take the piano! That instrument is mine! Every underlined word in the preceding sentences is a pronoun. I, me, myself, my, mine These pronouns take the place of, the name of the person speaking or writing. It does not matter whether the speaker or writer is a man or a woman. The same pronouns work for both sexes.
Cause -N-Effect 3
EX.: The boy was grounded because he cheated on a test. (Cause) He cheated on a test. (Effect) he was grounded. EX: It got dark out because the sun went down. (Cause) The sun went down. (Effect) It got dark. EX: My sister was scared of the mouse so she yelled for help. (Cause) She was scared of a mouse. (Effect) It made her yelled for help.
Future 5. Form: Subject + will + Verb (base Will-Instant decision, offers, promises Will-is used to express three things instant decisions that is a decision that we make suddenly at the time of speaking; offers; and promises.
EX: I am going to see the dentist next week. (plan) I haven't booked an appointment yet. If I am seeing the dentist tomorrow, (That is confirmed. (He has the appointment.). Ex: We are getting married this year. (Plan)
Future: 3 Present Continuous-Fixed arrangements Form: Subject + am/is/are/ + Verb (-ing)
EX: I am having lunch with my parents on Sunday. My parents and I are planning to have lunch, but also we have agreed on the time and place. (It's Fixed) EX: We are flying too Mumbai the day after tomorrow. EX: Josh is giving a presentation on the 10th. Flying to Mumbai:We purchased tickets and our trip was confirmed. Josh presentation was on the 10th (Fixed arrangements)
Present Simple. Form: Subject + Verb (Present/V! Base) Pronoun You/we/they Plural He/She/It. Singular Work Works Live. lives Play Plays Go Goes Eat eats I
EX: I drink Coffee every morning. EX: Cathy works as a teacher. EX: Shawn goes to the beach on Sundays. EX: Children often Play video games after school. EX: You Sing very well. EX: Water boils at 100c.
Present Continuous: Form: Subject + am/is/are + Verb (-ing) Its about what is happening right now. Pronoun I. am. Singular He/She/It. is Singular You/We/They. are Plural
EX: Scientists say the Earth is getting warmer. EX: Popularity of English lessons on YouTube is increasing.
Cause -N-Effect (Cause) Ask yourself Why did that happened. (Effect) What happed because of something else. (Effect) To find out ________________, you need to ask yourself: What happened and what was the result.
EX: Tasha's sister was sleeping. (Cause) Tasha's sister was sleeping. (Effect) Tasha was quiet. EX: Mitch got a 100 on his test, because he studied a lot. (Cause) He studied a lot). (Effect) He received a 100 on the test.
Another Cause -N-Effect
EX: The boy was surprised when the rocker began to move. (Cause) The rocker began to move. (Effect) The boy was surprised. Ex: My mom was hot so she turned on the fan. (Cause) Mom was hot. (Effect) She turned on the fan. Ex: The player was angry so he jumped on the referee. (Cause) Player was angry. (Effect) Jumped on the referee. Ex: When the wolf left the pig popped out of the can. (Cause) Wolf left. (Effect) Pig popped out of the can.
Cause -N-Effect 4
EX: The dog dug a hole so he could bury his bone. (Cause) He could bury his bone. (Effect) He dug a hole. EX: Mark was tired, so he fell asleep on his desk. (Cause) Mark was tired. (Effect) he fell asleep. EX: If you study hard you will pass the test. (Cause) Study hard) (Effect) pass the test.
Present Perfect 6 Past__________________this week_____________________Future (Again last week is gone this is the first (Now). (This is the first use of the present perfect-to discuss experiences in continuing ongoing time periods ongoing time periods. To discuss experiences in continuing ongoing time periods. The second use is to talk about recent actions or events. We don't say when because the important thing now Arthur doesn't have his glasses.
EX: There was a robbery in the neighborhood recently, and now the police have a young suspect in custody. The exact time of the arrest is not important. In all of these sentences, if you want to mention the specific time, you should use past simple tense.
Present Perfect Continuous
EX: We have been living in this town for a long tie since 1980. EX: It has been raining all morning. Since 4 a.m.
Have been/has b been/had been Passive Voice-Recent Actions
EX: Your items have been delivered. It means the same thing we have delivered your items. (Active Voice) Sentence and here, the focus is on ("we," Amazon) This sentence is called an active voice sentence adhere the focus is on "we." Amazon wants to focus on the items because that's what's important in this situation. This means that the items were delivered just now-maybe a few minutes or hours ago.
Holistic Method
For the first reading use a _________________________examinging the work as a whole. When reading the draft for the second time assess it using the standards the previously established. responses to the writing should be written in the margin and should use supportive language. Make sure you address the process as well as the product.
Simple Sentences Can Consist Only Of One Word
Go, Run!, Bark!, Bite!, Stop!, Who?, What?, Where?, When?, How?, Most of the simple sentences cited in the list of Examples are imperative ones, which is kind of sentence that gives commands. The others are also interrogative ones, which is the kind of sentence that asks. You might insist that a sentence must always contain a subject is you or the person
3rd Person Singuar
Goes=Present Tense Form
Review
I drink Coffee every morning . (Present Simple Tense) This sentence expresses a habit or routine that happened regularly. I am drinking coffee right now. (Present Continuous Tense). It means I am (drinking coffee) at this moment. I drank coffee yesterday. Expresses a finish action in the past-that coffee is gone. This sentence past simple tense.
Past Simple 2
I finished my homework at 6:30 P.m. Arthur lost his glasses at the party.(The party was last weekend, so this is old news.)
Present Perfect 5
I finished my homework. (You can imagine and say this to her mom.). When did she finish her homework? Roughly 5-10 minutes ago. That is not important thing is the completion of the homework. She is not specific time because it is not important (that's why there is a question time because its not important k(that's why there is a question mark. Past______________________?_____________________Future no mention of time.
QUOTATION
I have never seen such a huge train station.
Future 15 Review
I think Spain will win the 2018 World Cut. (This is a prediction) based on something we see right now, (then we use going to.)
The pronouns
I, me, my, myself, and mine are singular. They refer to one person only.
We make this tense: Form: Subject + was, Were + Verb (-ing). Ongoing action action in the past. Past Continuous The Time Line Past_________________Now__________________-Future Dinner is on the Past Tense something happened the (doorbell rang) I had to pantry spoon and fork down get up from the table, and go see who it was. Past Continuous-Talks about an unfinished ongoing action in the past normally, we also mention another finished action that interrupted it.
I/He/She/It/---Was Singular You/We/They--Were Plural We mention the action second-The children were studying, and single, finish action first, the power went out. While we were at the bus stop we saw a car accident. Thankfully nobody got hurt.
Signaling Exact Words
If shorten a quotation, be sure not to change the meaning. Take a look at this ex: WHAT THE FILM CRITIC SAID: The act was terrible, but the costumes were awesome. WHAT THE QUOTATION REPORTED. The acting was ...awesome." "WHY THIS IS WRONG: The critic called the acting "terrible, "not "awesome. "so the quotation is false. I suspect that people who write advertisements for films do not always follow these guidelines. How often have you seen an "awesome film that was actually terrible:"?
Another Ex: Cause -N-Effect
If there were no traffic laws. Cars could drive at fast and dangerous speeds with no cops to stop them! (Cause). No Traffic Laws (Effect)Dangerous roads with speeding cars!
Simple Sentence What makes up a simple sentence?
In order to write a single sentences the following should be included. Must have a subject and a verb Must express a complete idea or thought. Must only have one clause (the independent clause)
Comma
Katie is visiting from Chicago.
Revision and Editing
Revision is probably the most important step for the writer in the writing process. Student examine their work and make changes in sentences, wording details and ideas. Students must be encouraged to develop, changes and enhance their writing as they go, as well as once they've completed a draft. Teachers realize that revision and editing go hand-in-hand and that students often move back and fourth between these stages.
Past perfect tense
Right Everyday the monkeys climbed trees looked for food and played. WHY IS IT RIGHT: The simple past tense works best when the order of events does not matter.
Sentence Fragments One Word Sentences Sme Sentence can be made up of just one word; they are called imperative sentences because they give a command
Run! Stop! The subject of each sentence above is the understood. "You". (You) run! This is a complete sentence with just a verb.
Even careful, intelligent readers can sometimes be deceived by statistics evidence
Select the word that has the same meaning as the word deceived in the sentence above. Ans: B Misled
The underlined words are all pronouns, and all refer to a group that includes the person speaking or writing. Don't worry about whether members of the group are male or female or some of each. The same pronouns that refer to one person (singular pronouns) differ from pronouns that refer to a group (plural pronouns). Always check singular and plural when you select a pronoun.
Singular myself, me, I, mine, my Plural Us, ourselves, we, our, ours Ex: I am going to work now. I told that myself must hurry, because my boss told me that my lateness is a problem. We spoke with my friends in the office. We all agreed.
The captain and coach of the team has been sacked
The singular nouns joined by two and ref to the same person or thing. The verb is singular.
The owner of Dairy Queen in Coffee Ville, Kansas, found himself trying to deal with a broken sodas machine needing something to serve customers, he stuck several soda bottles in the freezer. The substitute drink proved more popular than Knedlik could possibly have anticipated. Not only did people find nearly frozen sodas satisfactory, but they asked for more. To meet customer demand, Kewndlik nationwide. Since then, more than 6 billion slurps have been sold. Which sentence restates the main idea in the passage?
The slushy drink sold in convenience stores today is the result of 50 years of invention, enterprise and marketing.
Teaching Assessment
The teacher maintains in the child's assessment notebook or his/her assessment record what the child is saying in phrase, not sentences. Just enough is recorded to indicate whether the child actually understood the story. The teacher also tries to analyze the story. The teacher also tries to analyze the story from the child retelling accuracy rate with the text is below 95 percent, then the problem is at the word level.
Present Perfect 4
The time period here-Ashley's life which is still ongoing in the third sentence, the time period is this week. Maybe today is Wednesday, so the week isn't finished; we might see another two movies before the end of the week. If the time period is finished, we just use the past simple tense: EX: I taught many students when I was a teacher.
QUOTATION
The train will arrive an hour late Oh, no Track seven, on the left Where is the train to Philadelphia Do not worry. Your friends will wait for you.
A Dependent Clause
The words you can use: After, If, Until, that, because, since, when, before. Especially when you use because or if. EX: After I cashed my paycheck. I is the subject and cashed is the verb, the problem is with the word after the beginning of the sentence, it doesn't express a complete thought. It leaves us hanging, what happened after I cashed my paycheck.
Past Continuous
This last sentence is: EX: I was drinking coffee this morning when I got a phone call from my boss. We see two actions: One is an unfinished continuous action-I was drinking coffee (That's in the past continuous) In the middle of drinking my coffee I got a phone call (That is the past Simple Tense form.)
Good Better Best
This pen is good. This pen is bbad. Good-is the equality of things. This class is nice. The quality of the class. The teacher is nice. The equality of the teacher.The red pen is better than the black pen. Better use the word than. This is the best pen out of the three.
Present Continous/going to what is the difference between going to and the present continuous something you plan. When it is dat or date and place (Its a fixed arrangements)
We are getting married on April 21st (The day is fixed its arrangements).
Being Words
Were lights on
Independent clauses
A group of words that contain a subject and a predicate and express a single complete thought. An independent clauses are the primary building blocks of good correct sentences! Independent clauses are also known as main clauses. Independent clauses are the primary building blocks of good. Correct sentences! Independent clauses: are also known as a main clause.
Future 4
Josh is giving a presentation on the 10th. Flying to Mumbai: We purchased our tickets and it is confirmed. Josh's presentation means on the 10th of this month. This is a fixed arrangements.
Main Idea 5
Reread (strategy independent readers use when something stumps them in the text.)
In which sentence is the underlined words used correctly?
The correct answer is A: Mary is slow getting accustomed to her new role.
Give me a coupon
You understand =subject of the verb give Visit Grandma, you little creep! (you understood=Subject of the verb visit)
Singular and Plural
You, Your, Yours Ex: I walked the dog last night. I want to thank you for your help with the dog. Give yourself time to rest today. Your friends were up very late, and yourselves all need time for yourself.
Singular
Yourself, you, your, yours
Plural
Yourselves, yours
Future 11
files (offer) lend me $200? I will pay you back next week. (Promise).
A student engages in writing
in the various stages of writing, they develop and improve not only their writing skills but their thinking skills as well. Students must understand that writing is a process that typically involves many steps when writing quality work.
The pronouns you and your may replace the name
of one person or the names of more than one person. In other words, you and your may be either singular or plural. (Very Convenient) Use yourself for one person or the names of more than one person. In other words, you and your may be either singular or plural. (Very Convenient) Use yourself for one person and yourselves for more than one.
Fragment Sentence 4 Dependent-Word Fragment
.After I cashed my paycheck. It doesn't express a complete thought. It leaves us hanging: What happened afterwards? Dependent clause Must Be Attached.
Sentence Fragments3. Common Types of Fragments Dependent-word fragments "ing" and "to" fragments added detail fragments. Dependent-word fragment
.Be careful when starting a sentence with one of these dependent words, which creates a dependent clause. After, If, Until, that, because, since, when, before
Future 13. Predictions We use "going to" When we make predictions based on something in the present (something). we can see now) so we're sure. "Look at the sky. This remember the difference in making predictions with "will" and "going to." Plan-to buy a car. Lunch with my parents (arrangements) Help with files (offer) Lend me $200? I will pay you back next week. (promise)
.I know that you like scientific films. EX: Look at the sky. It's going to rain.soon. We can see a lot of the black clouds, so its definitely going to rain in a few minutes. Mom is going to be really happy when she sees my grades. This kid has done Mellon his exams; he has his report card inland he knows for sure that his mother is going to be happy when she sees it.
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Simple Sentence Examples
A big lion is roaring in the cage. I can see a little turtle in the sea! Girls love playing with dolls. Look at the peacocks on the tree! The lovely red rose is on the table! Oh! A sweet chick with a brown hen! Kate is going with her bag. The bear loves to eat honey.
Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is composed of the most basic elements that complete sentence which is a subject and a verb. Simple sentences are called as it is because it can only consist of one subject and one verb or predicate. A predicate is a part of a sentence or clause that contains a verb. A simple sentence is composed of a single independent clause with a subject and a verb or predicate that expresses a complete thoughts or idea.
Quoting or Paraphrasing which is Better?
A witness tells the truth and nothing but the truth. In this way, a witness is similar to a direct quotation. A reporter covering 2 trial may quote witnesses in an article, but much of the particle is usually a summary of what was said-a paraphrase, in English teachers terminology. In this section, you see the difference between quoting and paraphrasing, iso you can decide which suits your needs.
Write Past Tense or the Participle in each blank
Brad swam in the pool every day.
Simple Sentence is different from other sentences
Contains only one independent clause has no dependent clauses. Independent clause has one subject and one verb. Independent Clause: I went to the beach. One subject I=Subject went is a verb
Sentence Fragments
Correcting Dependent Work Fragments. Attach the fragment to the sentence before after it: Fragment: After I cash my paycheck. I treated myself to dinner. Eliminate the dependent word: I cashed my py paycheck. I treated myself to dinner. Sentence: I cashed mypaycheck and then treated myself to dinner.
Present Perfect 2. Form: Subject + Have/Has + Verb (Past Participle V/3). I/You/We/They Have He/She/It Has Present Perfect Tense has two main uses: These sentences show the first use to talk about experiences (EX: In my teaching career.) I am still a teacher, so my career, of course I am still a teacher. My career isn't finished. It's continuing,
EX: I have taught English too many students in my career. It is not necessary. It's understood. Ex: The time here-Ashley's life which is still ongoing in the third sentence, the time period is this week.Maybe today is Wednesday, so the week isn't finished; we might see another two movies before the end of the week. These two sentences, the time period continuing or ongoing-my career Ashley's life and this week. If the time period is finished, we just use the past simple tense EX: I taught many students when I was a teacher.
Present Perfect 3
EX: I have taught English too many students. EX: Ashley has visited France four times. EX: We have seen two movies this week. EX: Arthur has lost his glasses. EX: The Police have arrested a young man connection with the robbery.
Past Continuous 2
EX: I was having dinner with my family, when the doorbell rang. EX: It was raining when Priya went to work so (she had to take to an umbrella with her.) The power went out while the children were studying. Ex: While we were at the bus stop, We saw a car accident.
Teacher Assessment
Evaluate the structure and development of students writing. Ensure that their writing style is appropriate for task assigned. Check for grammatical correctness Provide follow-ups support for any weakness detected Below are a few more tips for assessing students 'writing: Responding to non-graded writing (formative) Lists designed by the teacher for reading development writing development ownership check lists and genera interest surveys. Self Evaluations of their reading and writing process framed in their own words. They can be simple templates with starting sentences such as: "I am really proud of the way I...I feel on of my strengths as a reader is ____________to improver the way I read aloud I need to. ______________to improve my reading I should ________observe details of sight, hearing taste, touch and taste. Visualize by making mental images of something and write down in a list. After students have practiced with each of these prewriting strategies ask them to pick out the ones they prefer and ask them to discuss how they might use the techniques to help them with future writing assignments.
Future 10.
Ex: Can you lend me $200? I will pay you back next week. Thank you for an [email protected]. We will respond in two business days.
Future Perfect and Future Perfect Continuous
Ex: He is saving $100 and now it is February -He is saving a $100 for six months. By August he will have saved $600. This sentence shows the action (of saving $600) will be completed by August or that time. This is the Future Perfect Tense.
Present Perfect Tense 2 Form: Subject + have/has been + Verb (-Ing) 1/You/We/They Have (Plural) He/She/It Has. (Singular) Present perfect continuous -talks about an action that started in the past and is still continuing. The difference between "For" and "Since" The word "For" talks about the amount of time. (2 hours). The word "since" is the starting point of the actions like (5 pm). You can imagine this lady saying that. It means that she came to the clinic at 5'Oclock and now it is 7:00. Past______5:00 PM_______Now it is 7:00 Pm____Future.
Ex: I have been waiting to see the doctor for two hours. Ex: He has been playing tennis since he was a child. EX: She has been learning English for eight months/Since last October. EX: We have been living in this town for a long time since 1980. Ex: 1t has been raining all morning. Since 4 a.m.
Past Simple Form: Subject + Verb (Past/V2) Completed actions in the past: The verb in the sentence is play, we make the past tense form by adding -ed. We do this for most verbs. Some verbs have special past tense forms. Irregular Give gave given build built. built come. came. come eat ate eaten These types of verbs are called irregular verbs; there are no rules for making past forms with them, so you have to memorize the correct forms. There are many more irregular verbs.
Ex: I played soccer with my friends last Saturday. Karen gave us a present for our wedding anniversary We received the package this morning. My Grandfather built this house in 1968 Antonio lived in Malaysia for five years.
Future 9. The Word Will/Offering We talked about plans and intentions with "going to" "fixed arrangements," with present continuous, and the three uses of "Will" Instance decision, offers, and promises.
Ex: Its hard to get a cab at this hour. I will give you a ride home. (You might be saying to a colleague when you are leaving work late.) Your colleague might accept or politely decline your offer. Here is "will" Used to make promises. EX: Can you lend me $200? I will pay back next week. Thank you for [email protected]. We will respond in two business days.
Future Perfect Continuous-A length of that action at a particular time. We make this tense with a subject + Will Have Been + Verb in continuous or -ing form.
Ex: My Wife and I, are going to paint our living room tomorrow. (That's The Plan) we're going to start at 7 a.m. we expect the it will take us about 10 hours. By 5:00 we will have painted the living room. I can also say: By 5 pm we will have finished. I can make a future perfect continuous sentence like this. By 5 p.mn. we will have been painting the living room for 10 hours.
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Ex: Rahul is going to take a vacation from work. If it is more than a plan, if we have baked the arrangements, then we use the present Continuous. This is a tense you know already, and when you use it to talk about the future, it is stronger than going to.
Pronouns that speak to others
Ex: Sentences Do you want to take a walk? Your shoes look very comfortable. Did you buy those shoes for yourself? Usually, the three of you buy clothing and shoes by yourselves, without help. Jean forgot her sweater and wants to borrow yours.
Future Predictions We Use Three : Going to, Present Continuous, And Will. Going To (Plans and intentions) Form: Subject: + am/is/are/ going to + Verb (base)
Ex: We are going to buy a car. It means we have a plan to buy a car soon. Ex: I all going to start exercising regularly. Ex: Rahul is going to take a vacation from work. If it is more than a plan, if we have made the arrangements, then we use the present Continuous. This is a tense you know already, and when you use it to talk about the future, it is stronger than going to.
Predicate
Is everything else in the clause, its part of the clause, it tells us what the subject is or what the subject is doing. The subject is cutting the grass. The verb is the most important part of the predicate. It tells us what the subject is or what the subject is doing . Ex: The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. The Eiffel Tower: Subject (Rest of sentence is the predicate. Is=verb
If you talk or write about yourself as part of a group, you need a different set of pronouns. Read these sentences and notice, the underlined pronouns:
May we play music in the show? George told us that the show us. "The audience will enjoy our music, " we said. George finally gave us permission to play. We told ourselves not to be nervous. After the show, the applause will be ours. Underlined pronouns: we, show, us, ourselves, ours
Future 14 Predictions
Mom is going to really happy when she sees my grades. This kid has done well on his exams; he has his report card in hand he knows for sure that his mother is going to be happy when she sees it.
There 6 Rules For Multiplying
Multiply by 1 by any number, the answer is that number. Multiply by zero is the hero. You take the number you start with and add zero. Multiply by 11 that just duplicates itself. Multiply by 2 if you don't know the answer Ex: 2X9 hold up 9 fingers and count by 2's. Multiply by 5 Ex: 5X7 Hold up 7 fingers and count by 5's is 35. Multiply by 9 Ex:Take 1 away from 2 and that number is 1 and then you put a question mark where the 9 is. Then you ask yourself what makes 9 that answer is 1+8=9 Since the equation looks like this don't look at plus sign look at numbers the answer is 18 the question is 2X9=18 Its the same.
Anyone who uses a plural verb with a collective noun
Must take care to be accurate and also consistent. It must not be done carelessly. The following is the sort of flawed sentence one sees and hears a lot these days. The staff is deciding how they word to vote. Careful speakers and writers would void assigning the singular is and plural they to stuff in the same sentence. Consistent the staff are deciding how they want to vote.
What are simple sentences?
One subject and one predicate. A predicate is a main verb in a sentence, and any additional components related to the subject's actions I will shop at the mall this weekend. I=Subject Will shop is the Predicate
SIGNALING EXACT WORDS
Only words that are actually spoken belong between quotation marks. Do not change anything, even if you can think of more interesting comments. A trial witness promises to tell "the whole truth." In a quotation, though, you may leave out some words. Insert (...) in place of the deleted words. For ex, you may write Peter's words this way: Peter added, "No thank you I am in a hurry, and...I will show these injuries to my doctor this afternoon."
The teacher explains the purpose of retelling to determine how well the child is reading at the out set of conference
Purpose of retelling
Singnaling exact words
Read the vampire/Scott passage in the earlier section "Telling the truth with quotation Marks." Compare the passage to the film script version. When you see quotation marks, you are "listening" to real speech.
Dictionary
Spelling, writing, and reading. Glossary-to be exposed to key concepts words and terms are already defined in the text. Key words, Which should not be more than two or three in number, can be provided before, during or after reading. After-reading support is indicated when the text offers the children an opportunity to enrich their own vocabularies.
Past Continuous Tense Form: Subject + was/were +Verb (-ing) I/He/She/It was You/We/They/. were Past_________________________________now ______________________Future I was having dinner. Doorbell Dinner is ongoing Past. Something happened the (doorbell rang) I had to put my spoon and fork down to get up from the table, and go see who it was.
Talks about an unfished, ongoing action in the past. Normally, we also mention another finished action the past. Normally, we also mention another finished action that interrupted it.
What is the topic sentence of the passage Since reconstruction. Congress finally passed the measure only after months or debate and intense lobbying by wide range of interest groups. In addition to setting new standards it contained sanctions that could be used to enforce those standards. One provision outlawed racial, religious, and Sectional discrimination in both the workplace and public facilities. Another provision authorized the Federal government to bring suit against segregated schools and public facilities. The act also declared that if a federal program was found to operate in a discriminate manner, funding for the program could be cut off!
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the most significant Civil Rights measure enacted.
Future 8
The Word Will is used to make offers. These files are really heavy. I will help you with them. I am offering to help this person carry the files. That person an say thank you or no thanks, I can do it myself.
Independent Clause
The bear roared. Maureen pointed to the monster. That's not our rabbit.
Although problem solving is rarely easy, there are ways to avoid unnecessary, difficulties. To be effective problem solvers, you must begin by defining problem carefully evaluated. The best of these solutions can then be applied to the problem.
The best answer is: Collect data related to the problem.
If you have been snorkeling or swimming in the ocean and have come upon a sea turtle, you know that they are magnificent creatures. Varying in size from 65 to 2,000 pounds, sea turtles are Remarkable graceful. When under water, they are able to travel great distances. This magic creatures is now endangered. One reason for their decline is the development of beaches on which turtles nest. Not only does beach lighting confuse turtles coming ashore at night to lay their eggs, but compacted beach sand makes it difficult or impossible for turtles to dig nests in the 1st place. In addition, touris. is often drop trash and other items on the sand that get washed into the ocean, where turtles mistake the debris for food. Ocean pollution is another cause of the fall in turtle populations. Oil spills are often deadly for sea turtles that swallow the petroleum. Nearly as bad is the runoff from sewage and fertilizers. The causes algae growth, which creates and imbalance in the Life-cycles of other ocean plants sea grasses on which turtle feed. A final threat is the likelihood increased global warming. As sea lives rises, turtles will loose even more of their nesting areas. Human beings are responsible for all these developments, and only they can take the steps necessary to preserve sea turtles from extinction. We can do so in part by participating in local invites such as beach clean-up projects. At the same time, We need to address the larger problems of the population of our air and oceans. Sea turtles are unusual and beautiful creatures, and if we make the right choices, they will be here for centuries to come. Varying in size from 65,000 to 2,000 pounds, sea turtles are remarkable graceful. Which word is closest in meaning to the word remarkable, as it is used in the sentence above?
The correct answer C: Surprisingly
Willard Wigan has been an artist for over 40 years, and everything he has created can fit into a single matchbook. The subjects of his sculptures are ordinary, their dimension invariably lead people to ordinary, their dimension variably lead people to ordinary, their dimension variably lead to people to gasp in delight. Most of his works are unbelievable small, crafted to fit on the head of a pin or inside the eye of a needle. His rendering of Snow White and the 7 dwarfs is significantly smaller than the period at the end of a sentence. Wigan's sculptures are so small that they are impossible to duplicate, either by hand or by machine. It takes the artist weeks or even months of painstaking labor to create just one of his minuscule figures. He shapes the figures out of minute metal shavings and misrule pieces of nylon thread. For tools, He woks with a tiny hook made a tungsten and Silver of broken diamond wedged onto the tip of a needle to create a miniatures, scalpel. He claims to work between heartbeats to avoid ruining a sculpture with the pulse of his finger; Wigan says that painting the miniatures provides the greatest challenge. For this, he uses a hair plucked from the head of horsefly and dipped in thinned-down oil. One problem posed by Wigan's art is the challenge preservation. No one has ever had to worry about preserving artwork that can scarcely be seen. Should an effective way of doing so be found. Wigan's art may we'll take its place along the great pyramids and other human creations that defined the technological constraints of the their time. Although it may be hard to imagine a matchbook becoming a major tourist attraction, it would not be the first time that Willard Wigan's has defied everyone's expectations. Wigan's sculptures are so small that they are impossible to duplicate ether by hand or by machine. Select the word that has the same meaning as the word Duplicate. As it is used in the sentence.
The correct answer is B: The small size of Wigan's sculptures make them difficult to preserve
Although delegates to the constitutional convention had many shared interests, they did not immediately, achieve consensus on all matters. One of the most controversial issues arise at convention had many shared interests, they did not immediately, achieve consensus on all matters. One of the most controversial issues arise at convention concerned representation. Speaking for the large Estates, James Madison submitted a proposal that called a two-house legislature in which representation would be based on population. The small states much preferred and alternative proposition Wiiam Paterson of New Jersey that called for one-house legislature in which each state would have a single vote. For obvious reasons the large states objected to paterson Scheme just as strongly as the small states had to Madison's plan there was plainly a need for compromise after considerate debate, Roger Sherman of Connecticut conceived yet another plan. It would be established a two-house legislature in which each state had two senators in the upper house, and in which representation in the lower house would be based on population. Sherman's proposal did not make everyone happy, it did not make everyone happy, it did represent a genuine compromise that gave something to both large and small states. This proved to be encouraged and a majority. According to the passage why did Roger Sherman's plan prove acceptable to a majority of delegates at the convention?
The correct answer is B: the plan had something for both the large and small states
In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly?
The correct answer is C: The new high school principal will address the student body tomorrow
Simple Sentences In order to write command or ask questions
The imperative is being told to. You may also like the personification examples. Simple sentences can be formed using intransitive verbs. Ex: Jack writes, vices kill., change comes., it rained she grew up., love preserves., the man stood up. A dog barked., the tree branched broke. The glue sticks, Reese vomited., My horse ran.
Subject and Predicate
The lawnmower is cutting grass. Lawnn mower is the subject the lawn mower is what the clause is about. Lawn mower is the subject is the complete thought that is being expressed.
Progressive Form of the Past Perfect Tense
The patient had been considering a lawsuit but changed his mind. (had been considering). The doctor had been worrying about pending lawsuit, but her patient dropped his case. (had been worrying)
Singbakubg exact words
What was said: When we hit that bump in the road, my knees smashed into my chin. Quotation In A sentence: Peter complained, "When we hit that bump in the road, my knees smashed into my chin. What was said: Someone should repair that road. Quotation: "Someone should repair that Road, "Commented the police officer. What was said: My chin has a dent in its, and it may be bleeding. Quotation: "My chin has a dent in it," Peter added, " and it may be needing." What was said: Shall I call an ambulance? Quotation: the officer asked, "shall I call an ambulance?" Quotation: The officer asked, "shall I call an ambulance?" WHAT WAS SAID: No, thank you. I am in a hurry, and I have an appointment with my doctor this afternoon. QUOTATION IN A SENTENCE: Peter added, "No thank you. I am in a hurry, and I have an opt with my doctor this afternoon." WHAT I WAS SAID: The bleeding has stopped. QUOTATION: The bleeding has stopped, said the officer.
For when a teacher are maintaining the portfolios for mandated school administrative review, district review or even for their own research they often prepare portfolio summary sheets
Which provide identify data on the children and then a timeline of their review of the portfolio contents and their professional components on the extent to which the portfolio contents and their professional comments on the extent to which the portfolio documents satisfactory and ongoing growth in reading saying in constructing.
Progressive Past Tense
While Gullier was shopping his friends were planning their revenge. This sentence means that Guiver shouldn't have bothered because at the exact moment the way spending his allowance his friends were deciding what time to pour ink into his lunch but (was shopping and were planning are in the progressive form of the past tense).
Verb Agreement
Why does "I" take plural verbs?
Future 7
You didn't plan to eat at this restaurant on this day. You just made the decision now. EX: The phone is ringing and say, I will get it. You just made that decision now. The word Will is used to make offers. These files are really heavy. I will help you with them. I am offering to help this person carry the files.