HOME | PARTS OF SPEECH | SENTENCE STRUCTURE | PUNCTUATION | USAGE | EXERCISES | Elements of Sentence Construction Subjects and Predicates Parts of speech have specific tasks to perform when they are put together in a sentence. A noun or pronoun functions as the sentence subject when it is paired with a verb functioning as the sentence predicate. Every sentence has a subject and predicate. A subject can be a noun or pronoun that is partnered with an action verb. Example:
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Kathy Period 12/18/12 Legalization of Marijuana: Argumentative Essay Cannabis Sativa‚ or otherwise known as Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug consisting of dried leaves of the hemp plant and is smoked or chewed for euphoric affects. Currently in the U.S.‚ approximately 5 million Americans use marijuana daily. 18 states now allow marijuana to be used medicinally and as of November 2012 both Colorado and Washington permit marijuana for medicinal and recreational use. With the
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Fuentes English 12/4/12 The People to Blame for the Reason Why the Titanic Sank Do you ever think about the Titanic? Do you ever think about who was responsible for the Titanic sinking? Whose fault it was? Most people believe it was Captain Smith’s fault the Titanic sank. But it wasn’t just the captain’s fault it was different other people too. Other had a part in this wreck such as Captain Smith‚ the designer- Thomas Andrews‚ the captain of the Californian- Captain Lord‚ and the Titanic’s
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There are several methods in preserving fish. Fish preservation involves Chilling and Freezing‚ Salting‚ Fermentation‚ Drying and Dehydration‚ Smoking‚ Pickling and Spicing‚ and Canning There are several methods in preserving fish. Fish preservation involves Chilling and Freezing‚ Salting‚ Fermentation‚ Drying and Dehydration‚ Smoking‚ Pickling and Spicing‚ and Canning. There is one thing first to consider‚ make sure that the fish that is going to be preserve is new and still fresh. The
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Topic Sentence In some paragraphs‚ the topic sentences are not stated but implied. In the succeeding paragraph the central idea implied is the miracle of the machine age. At times a writer wants to avoid a direct statement that seems forced or artificial. In such situations the topic sentence is implied. What is implied topic sentence? 1. Some paragraphs doesn’t state there topic sentences. 2. This doesn’t mean that there is no total topic sentence on it. 3. The topic sentence is implied
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1. Using complete sentences‚ define and compare radian measure to degree measure. In doing so‚ be sure to answer each of the following questions: ● When would degree measure be appropriate? ● When would radians be a better choice? ● What are the pros and cons of each? Degrees are a form of measuring an angles rotation. The radian measure is the angle that is at the center of the circle. It is also equal to the ratio of the length of the enclosed arc to the length of the circle’s radius
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Cannabis Introduction The topic I will be discussing today is cannabis‚ marijuana‚ weed‚ pot‚ or ganja‚ whatever you prefer to call it. I did this topic because I believe that the majority of people do not know much about cannabis‚ and I want them to be properly informed so that they are not drawn in by false information. In this speech you will hear me use the terms hemp and marijuana. Hemp and marijuana are both products of the plant cannabis‚ but the important difference in the two is the amount
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thesis expresses your opinion about your topic. It is a statement‚ narrowed down to one sentence‚ of the purpose‚ intent‚ or main idea of an essay. This statement‚ clearly and concisely‚ presents the writer’s point of view. Your thesis is the basis of the opening (first) paragraph of your essay and should be written as a single complete sentence. In this class we will write our thesis statement as the last sentence of our introductory paragraph. B. Why do I have to write a thesis statement?
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Simple Sentences 1. At the five year old’s’ first‚ chaotic soccer practice‚ the unnamed team’s confluence of kooky ideas led to the team name of “Shining Star Frogs”. Metacognition: For this sentence‚ the use of a prepositional phrase establishes context for the sentence in that it shows why the team is gathered. With the addition of the adjective “unnamed”‚ the need for collecting team name ideas is further exemplified. The greek affix con allows for better understanding of the word because con
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Menu Print NAME CLASS Language Handbook DATE 8 Sentence Structure WORKSHEET 1 Identifying Sentences and Sentence Fragments (Rule 8 a) Exercise A Decide whether each of the following word groups is a sentence or a sentence fragment. Remember: A sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. If the word group is a sentence‚ write S on the line provided. If it is a sentence fragment‚ write F. F 1. Because canoeing can be dangerous. S
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