Random Flashes Flashcards
Including vs. Like
The word including is used to introduce examples. The word like is used to indicate a similarity between two or more things.
Contrast Words like although,but
The sentence begins with a contrast word ( although ), so make sure the rest of the sentence does convey a contrast.
That vs those
The two words are pronouns, but one is singular and one is plural.
Unlike
Always look for comparison
FANBOYS
FANBOYS: for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so
Should vs Must
word should means “moral obligation”
On the other hand, the use of must in the first sentence indicates a legally binding obligation
Indefinite singular pronouns
everybody,anything,no one ,everything ,someone ,nobody ,anyone ,somebody ,nothing ,anybody ,something
SANAM
Some, any, none, all, most/more
If it is a SANAM pronoun, make sure the verb agrees with the noun object of the prepositional phrase that follows the pronoun.
-ing word
just remember that an - ing word by itself is never a working verb
Uses of that
- the word that signals to the reader that more information is coming
- Sometimes signal noun modifier
Complex sentences
In sum, use a comma plus a FANBOYS conjunction to connect independent clauses. Cross off any answers that connect two independent clauses using only a comma.
Adjectives vs Adverbs
Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns.
Adverbs are words that modify adjectives, verbs and other adverbs.
Adjectives modifying linking verbs
Be- can be used as is
feel, look, smell, sound, taste
appear, seem
become (also the verbs get, turn, and grow when they mean “become”
Noun modifier
When you can ask a who, what, which , or where question about a noun, and the answer points to the noun modifier
Place a NOUN and its MODIFIER as close together as possible—the closer, the better!
Noun Modifier Markers: Relative Pronouns
WhichThatWhoWhoseWhomWhereWhen
Who,whom,whose - modify people Whose : modify things Which,whom : follow prepositions Where : modify noun place When : modify noun event or time
Determiners of Quantity
percent, fraction, half, part, majority, some, all, none, remainder, etc., look at the noun of the prepositional phrase (object of the preposition) to decide singular or plural verb
Two-thirds of the work is complete.
Two-thirds of the workers are angry
Also, when the subject is a sum of money or a period of time, a singular verb is used.
Identifying adverb
Ask how??
-ly addition
Adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives
Gerunds
The problem is that all present participles also end in ing
