RUBRIC FOR NARRATIVE WRITING • 12 or more logically sequenced/focused sentences 7 points – There are 12 or more logically sequenced‚ complete‚ and coherent sentences focused on a single topic. 5 points - There are at least 10 logically sequenced‚ complete‚ and coherent sentences focused on a single topic. 3 points - There are at least 8 logically sequenced‚ complete‚ and coherent sentences focused on a single topic. 2 points - There are
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Conjunctions A conjunction is a word which joins two sentences to complete their meaning. There are two kinds of conjunctions: 1. Co-ordinating Conjunctions: When the conjunction is used to join two statements of equal importance‚ the conjunction is said to be a co-ordinating conjunction. Examples : and‚ but‚ or‚ not‚ for‚ either‚ neither 2. Subordinating Conjunctions: When the conjunction joins two statements‚ one of which depends on the other for its full meaning‚ the conjunction
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complete sentences in each language. The phrases at least make sense on their own. There are also cases of word borrowed. Though you could argue that point. In Extract A‚ an example of switching is right at the start of the extract‚ the part in Spanish translates to “and I want to marry her‚ and she said” this phrase starts with “and” a conjunction. The English phrase before it still makes sense without the Spanish‚ it’s a complete sentence. The Spanish adds means‚ but also is a standalone sentence. He
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University of Pardubice Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Department of English and American Studies Grammar in Newspaper Headlines Bachelor Paper Author: Eva Prášková Supervisor: PhDr. Petra Huschová‚ Ph.D. 2009 Univerzita Pardubice Filozofická fakulta Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky Grammar in Newspaper Headlines Gramatika novinových titulkù Bakaláøská práce Autor: Eva Prášková Vedoucí: PhDr. Petra Huschová‚ Ph.D. 2009 Prohlašuji: Tuto práci jsem vypracovala samostatnì. Veškeré literární
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ellipsis 2.2 Sentence(zin) 2.3 Clause(deelzin) main clause (can be textually dependent) subclause = subordinate clause (structurally dependent) with subordinating conjunction 2.4 Phrase(woordgroep) 2.5 Word(woord) = lexical item simple or compound 2.6 Morpheme(morfeem) smallest meaningful unit of grammar free or bound cats: 2 morphemes (cat + s) 4 phonemes /kӕts/ 3. Categories in Grammatical Analysis: form‚ function‚ meaning 3.1 Form (or Formal) Categories 1) Sentence level:
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order to punctuate sentences correctly writers must understand certain rules and concepts. A clause is a word group containing a subject and a verb. The two types of clauses are independent and subordinate. An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. A subordinate clause contains a subordinate conjunction in addition to a subject. A phrase is a group of words that do not contain both a subject and a verb. Three common sentence errors are the fragment
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Drafts demonstrate multiple revisions and corrections that show some improvement | There are no drafts or drafts show little or no revision and/or correction. | 3 | B. Clearly focused thesis sentence | Thesis sentence is clear‚ effective‚ and creative. | Thesis sentence is effective. | Thesis sentence is attempted but is unclear or ineffective | The thesis is confusing or is not attempted. | | C. Accurate grouping of ideas into paragraphs | Ideas are grouped in sophisticated‚ effective
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Benignant Found Sentence “So did that benignant man speak to me of this life and of the life hereafter.” (p. 97) MLA Citation Northup‚ Solomon. Twelve Years A Slave. Penguin Books‚ 2013. Original Sentence The woman across the room looked at Shelly with an inviting and benignant smile. Language Skill Prepositional Phrase - across (preposition) the (modifier) room (noun) Pernicious Found Sentence “It will have a pernicious influence‚ and set them all running away.” (p. 98) MLA Citation Northup‚ Solomon
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the south windowsill. The compound verb "has thrived" is intransitive and takes no direct object in this sentence. The prepositional phrase "on the south windowsill" acts as an adverb describing where the plant thrives. The sound of the choir carried through the school hall. The verb "carried" is used intransitively in this sentence and takes no direct object. The prepositional phrase "through the school hall" acts as an adverb describing where the sound carried. The train from Gemas
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concept of ‘sentence’ A sentence is a sequence of words in a particular structural pattern (for example‚ S+V+O+A)‚ and regarded as primary because it comprises a minimum sense of unity and completeness. Sentences are best defined in terms of structure + meaning. I can easily walk that way back. She was feeling affectionate. She did it. *In the rain. Basic concepts in syntax 1. 2. 3. Sentences have parts‚ which may themselves have parts. (constituents) The parts of sentences belong
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