Phrases & Clauses
verbs usually ending in "-ing", "-ed", or "-en which modify nouns and pronouns
participles
what are two types of verbs
action and linking
if you find none of the conditions
simple
what are the two types of prepositional phrases
common prepositions and compound prepositions
what is the third step in the sentence analysis map?
Look at the subject.
always end in "-ing" and are used as objects of the preposition, subject, direct object, indirect objects, or predicate nominatives.
gerunds
frequently interrupt verb phrases
adverbs
if there is a conjunction or semi-colon joining two independent clauses
compound
The drugstore in town is open today.
in town
which one?, what kind?, how many?
Adjectives answer these types of questions
nouns that follow and explain other nouns and nouns and pronouns.
appositives
what is the second step in the sentence analysis map?
Look for the verb.
if there is a subordinate clause (adjective, adverb, noun clause)
complex
After the storm everyone got busy cleaning the debris.
compound preposition
Who dropped the glass
who
verbs preceded by the word "to" and are used as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.
infinitives
when?, where?, why?, how?
to what extent?, under what condition?
Adverbs answer these types of questions
if you find both of these conditions
compound-complex
draws a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence.
a preposition
of the sentence, which comes in the end or after a verb, is the person or thing receiving the action.
The object
begins with subordinating conjunction & usually modify the verb.
adverb clauses
introduce adverb clauses
subordinating conjunctions
is the person or the thing doing an action and it comes in the beginning of the sentence.
The subject