Prefixes, suffixes, roots
Connotations
Connotations
answer only one:
1. This root means ”good” or “well”
2. this prefix means “against”
3. This suffix means “without”
1. Bene
2. Anti
3. Less
Choose a sentence to make
(either simple, compound, complex, or compound complex)
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause. An independent clause has a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a complete thought
Pick a number for identification of the difference between:
1. Vebals: Gerunds vs. Participles
2. Clause: Noun clause vs. Adjective clause
3. Clauses: Restrictive clause vs. Nonrestrictive clause
4. Homophones: affect vs. effect, than, vs. then
Gerunds function as nouns, while participles act as adjectives or adverbs, as seen in "Running is fun" versus "The running man is fast" [1]. Noun clauses operate as nouns within a sentence (e.g., "I know that he is here"), whereas adjective clauses modify nouns, typically starting with a relative pronoun (e.g., "The book that I read was good") [1]. Restrictive clauses are essential for the meaning of the noun they modify and are not set off by commas (e.g., "People who studypass exams"), while nonrestrictive clauses provide additional, non-essential information and are separated by commas (e.g., "My brother**, who lives in Boston**, is visiting") [1]. To remember the difference between the homophones affect and effect, recall that affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence," and effect is usually a noun meaning "result" [1]. Finally, than is used for comparisons (e.g., "He is taller than I"), while then is an adverb indicating time or sequence (e.g., "We ate dinner, then we left")
Commas rule.
what do you use them for?
using commas to separate items in a list, join independent clauses with a conjunction, set off introductory elements, separate nonessential information, and handle direct address or quotations
Tell me either of singular apostrophe possession or plural.
add 's for most singular nouns (teacher's desk) and irregular plurals (children's toys); add only the apostrophe (s') for regular plural nouns ending in 's' (students' scores); for names ending in 's', adding 's or just an apostrophe is often acceptable
Answer two of those:
1. This prefix means “one”
2. This root means “to pull or drag”
3. This root means “sound”
4. This root means “build”
1. Uni
2. Tract
3. Phon
4. Struct
make a simple sentence
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause. An independent clause has a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a complete thought.
Difference between
Verbals: Gerunds vs. Participles
gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that act as nouns, while participles are verb forms (ending in "-ing" or "-ed/-en") that act as adjectives
Semicolon rule
connect two closely related independent clauses (complete sentences) or separate items in a complex list with internal commas, acting as a stronger pause than a comma but weaker than a period
Proper nouns rule
Proper nouns name specific people, places, things, or ideas (like Abraham Lincoln, Paris, Google, Monday, Christmas) and are always capitalized, regardless of their position in a sentence
Answer three of the following;
1. this prefixes means “self” or “same”
2. This root means “to break”
3. This root means “push” or “thrust”
4. This root means ”to hear”
5. This suffix means “full of”
6. This suffix means “without”
1. Auto
2. Rupt
3. Sound
4. Aud
5. Ous
6. Less
Make a compound sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, or, but, or so.
Difference between Clauses: Noun clause vs. Adjective clause
gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that act as nouns, while participles are verb forms (ending in "-ing" or "-ed/-en") that act as adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns, or as part of verb phrases
Where do we use colons?
(you can tell one rule)
Use a colon before a series of items, especially after phrases like as follows or the following.
Only the following students passed: Lee, Sanchez, Cruz, and Mendoza. Use a colon after an independent clause for emphasis or clarification, or to introduce a quotation
Proper adjectives rule
Proper adjectives are adjectives derived from proper nouns (specific names of people, places, or things) that modify other nouns, requiring capitalization, like "Italian food" or "Shakespearean sonnets,"
Answer three of the following:
1. This root means “good” or “well”
2. This root means “to break”
3. This prefix means “self“ or “same”
4. This prefix means “one”
5. This suffix means “full of”
1. Bene
2. Rupt
3. Auto
4. Uni
5. Ous
Make a complex sentence
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause might start with a subordinating conjunction like after, although, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while. It might also start with a relative pronoun like that, which, who, whom, or whose.
Difference between
Clauses: Restrictive clause vs. Nonrestrictive clause
a restrictive clause provides critical information that defines or limits the noun it modifies, while a nonrestrictive clause adds extra, nonessential detail that can be removed without changing the sentence's core meaning.
Semicolon examples: write a sentence using semicolon
Examples: “I went home; I was tired," "He studied hard; however, he failed," and "We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany"
join two closely related independent clauses (complete sentences), acting as a pause stronger than a comma but weaker than a period, often replacing conjunctions like "and" or "but".
How do I properly write compound-complex sentence using commas?
use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses, and use a comma after an introductory dependent clause.
Answer three of the following:
1. This suffix means ”without”
2. This root means “self”
3. This root means “sound”
4. This suffix means “to hear”
1. Less
2. Auto
3. Phon
4. Aud
Make a compound-complex sentence
A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Difference between
Homophones: affect vs. effect, than vs. then
is usually a verb meaning to influence (e.g., The rain will affect the crops), while effect is typically a noun meaning the result (e.g., The rain had a good effect); thenrelates to time/sequence (I ate dinner, then I watched TV), and than is for comparison (He is taller than his brother). A simple trick is RAVEN: Remember Affect is a Verb, Effect is a Noun.
Colon; sentence examples
say a sentence with the use of colon
Examples: "Friends" is not just a TV show: It's a cultural phenomenon. His passing reminded me of Morrie's words: "Death ends a life, not a relationship."
Use a colon to separate items when writing the time and after the salutation of a formal letter.
Edit sentences with book and movie titles, proper nouns and adjectives, singular and plural possessive nouns.
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