VOCAB Flashcards
FANBOYS
For, And, Nor But, Or, Yet, So
RULE 2:
Use a comma to set off long introductory phrases or clauses from the main clause
RULE 1:
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two main clauses.
abridged dictionary:
typi-cally have around 100,000 entries and very useful information in the front and back. (pocket sized mfs)
accent mark:
Shows the most force used when pronouncing a word
Antonyms
Words with opposite meanings
Archaic
word used by many dictionaries for outdated words or definitions.
back matter
the end of the dictionary provides additional information about language and usage
diacritical mark
Same as accent mark just a different name used to show what part of a word is pronounced stronger
Entries
Contain the definition as well as pronunciation, what type of speech, plurality, and year of first print
Etymology
traces the origin or historical development of linguistic forms like words that originated from other languages (example:bon-homie, which originates in French as bonhomme, meaning “good-natured man” (bon = good; homme = man))
front matter
the explanatory information in the front of the dictionary that includes such items as usage notes, pronunciation keys and symbols, and abbreviations
guide words
located at the top of each page list the first and last words on the page.
Lexicographer
Person who writes dictionaries n shit
preferred usage
When two pronunciations are in common use, the one shown first is the preferred usage
Standard English
the common language used in the workplace across all fields of endeavor
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings
unabridged dictionary
comprehensive compilations of English language words with typically at least 250,000 entries. (big ass dictionaries)
What to look for when proofreading
Spelling errors, omitted words, misused words, grammar, punctuation, capitalization words, number style, abbreviation eros, formatting
Parts of speech
are the grammatical system for organizing words into the eight categories
Nouns
name people, places, and things. Nouns also name animals, ideas, concepts, qualities, activities and events, as well as measures of time, space, and quantities.
Proper noun
are words that name specific persons, places, and things. Capital letters. Ex. The White House, Anona
Common noun
are nonspecific nouns and begin with lowercase letters ex. House, girl, holiday
Pronoun
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns—they are substitutes, such as he, she, it, them, who, and everybody
Helping verbs
Action or being verbs are sometimes preceded by one or more. Thus creating verb phrase
Verbs
action, being, or helping words. Every sentence has at least one verb
Action verbs
Action verbs tell what the action of the subject is in a sentence.They refer to something you can physically or mentally do: work, play, invite, write, think, consider, wonder.
Being verbs/ state of being verbs
include forms of the verb to be (for example: is, am, are, was, were), verbs of the senses, and a few other verbs. Being verbs link the subject of the sentence to a word or words that tell something about the subject.
Gerund
When something ends in -ing, but isnt a verb it more used as a noun or the subject of a sentence
Conjunctions
connect words, phrases, and clauses. The relationship between the words or groups of words is shown by the choice of conjunc-tion.
all eight (8) parts of speech.
noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection
prepositions that begin with A, B, C, or D.
About, above, across, after, against, along, among, around, At, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, during, except,
seven (7) coordinating conjunctions.
are and, but, or, nor, for, yet, and so.
list the eight helping/linking verbs.
is, am, are, was, were, appears, seems, feel
Adjectives
modify (describe) nouns and pronouns. They add information about which one, what kind, or how many.
Adverbs
describe, limit, or explain verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverbs add information about when, where, how, or how much
Interjection
an exclamatory word or phrase such as the following: No way! Congratulations!
