Adjectives: Limiting A limiting adjective‚ rather than describing a noun‚ defines it. To put it more simply‚ limiting adjectives either point out or set a numerical limit to the noun. These limiting adjectives are grouped into three classes of limiting adjectives: Descriptive adjective Noun an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g.‚ ’a nervous person’ or ’amusical speaking voice’) Qualitative adjective An adjective used to identify the qualities or
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Noun A noun is a word used to name a person‚ animal‚ place‚ thing‚ and abstract idea. Kind of Noun A proper noun is the special word (or name) that we use for a person‚ place or organization‚ like John‚ Marie‚ London‚ France or Sony. A name is a noun‚ but a very special noun - a proper noun. Proper nouns have special rules. common noun | proper noun | man‚ boy | John | woman‚ girl | Mary | country‚ town | England‚ London | Company | Ford‚ Sony | shop‚ restaurant | Maceys‚ McDonalds
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Question 1:(10%) Noun phrase (NP); Verb phrase(VP); Adjective phrase(AdjP); Prepositional phrase (PP); Adverb phrase (AdvP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reference: phpSyntaxTree - drawing syntax trees made easy." ironcreek.net :: welcome. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. . Question 2: (15%) 1. as well- off as (comparative clause) 2. while Rebecca is still partying day and night (adverbial clause) - (contrast) 3. unless you’ve got a Bachelor Degree (adverbial clause) - ( condition)
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1. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.) A. An interesting novel provides good entertainment. B. The laughing boy sat down. C. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance. D. I am going home. 2. The italicized words make up which type of verbal phrase? Turning the corner‚ Kate bumped into David. A. Gerund B. Split infinitive
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English Composition Chapter.2 Capitalization Rules Capitalization Rules Capitalize the first word in a sentence or direct quotation. – – Jimmy was 17 years old. He said‚ “My dad is the greatest.” Capitalize names of individuals and the word I. – – It was Marry‚ not Miss Joe‚ who had an accident. I always come to class on time. Capitalize family relationships used with names. – – – I am glad that Uncle John helped us. I saw Aunt Sarah in the party. My uncle will come from UK next
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Dear Sowjanyaa GD‚ We are pleased to inform that you have met the Initial IBM GBS-Off Campus criteria and have been short-listed for further hiring processes for the opening of "Associate System Engineer". You are hereby accorded a unique confidential identification number called ‘IBM Registration Number’. The same needs to be preserved through out the selection process for all communication until your date of joining IBM. ----------------------------------------------------
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MY FAVORITE FOOD (Draft # 3) After gaining an unappealing 3 or more pounds over the years‚ one would think that I would quickly learn to put down the tacos. However‚ when the opportunity rises for that scrumptious‚ slow simmered seasoned beef‚ crisp green lettuce‚ rose ripe red tomatoes‚ yellow aged cheddar and hard crunchy shells come across my path‚ I just can’t resist. I should have to say no-more‚ than “I LOVE TACOS”! Just typing these words reminds me of last Friday night‚ while preparing
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Essay Analysis of Hair Daniel West English 103 9/19/11 Dr. Turner | The essay Hair written by Maria Alderich‚ is an analysis of women during the 1950’s need to conform‚ rebel‚ or fit in to societies social standards and the inner conflict it caused in women’s identity. The essay is Alderich’s firsthand account of the females in her immediate family and how they use their hair styles to define themselves and represent their self-identity. In the preface‚ the reader is given a brief
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Reference Letter Format Salutation If you are writing a personal letter of reference‚ include a salutation (Dear Dr. Smith‚ Dear Mr. Jones‚ etc.). If you are writing a general reference letter‚ say "To Whom it May Concern" or simply don’t include a salutation. Paragraph 1 The first paragraph of the reference letter explains your connection to the person you are recommending‚ including how you know them‚ and why you are qualified to write a reference letter to recommend employment or graduate
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What a subject is of a sentence: The subject of a sentence is the person‚ place‚ thing‚ or idea that is doing or being something. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. What the verb is in a sentence: The verb usually follows the subject and identifies an action or a state of being. What the direct object is in a sentence: The object that directly receives the action of the verb. Example1: Bill hit the ball. "Ball" receives the action of the verb "hit
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