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b.
indefinite (a/an)
The indefinite article is a determiner which marks an unspecified count
noun. A/an is generally used with a single countable noun.
Example:
Use a before a word that starts with a consonant sound ("a bat," "a
unicorn")
Use an before a word that starts with a vowel sound ("an uncle," "an
hour").
2. AUXILIARY VERBS
Auxiliary verbs are helping verbs that combine with various parts of other
verbs to make verb phrases.Kinds of auxiliary verb: be, have, do, modals
a. The verb "be"
The verb be can be used as an auxiliary and a full verb. As an auxiliary we
use this verb for -ing present participle and the passive voice. Note that be
is an irregular verb:
is, am, are
was, were
be, been
Example:
He is playing football. (aux. verb)
The house is/was built. (aux.verb)
He had been playing football. (aux. verb)
They are fifteen years old. (full verb)
b. The verb "have"
The verb have can be used both as an auxiliary and as a full verb. As an
auxiliary we use this verb to form compound tenses (perfect tense) in
active and passive voice.
he/she/it
: has
the/we/I/you
: have
: does
3. CONJUNCTIONS
A conjunction is used to link words, phrases, and clauses. Kinds of conjunctions:
Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.
a. Coordinating Conjunction
A conjunction that joins two similarly constructed and/or syntactically
equal words or phrases or clauses within a sentence.
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Ex:
Dogs and cats are often do not get along. (comp. subject)
The old woman slipped and fell on the pavement. (Comp. verb)
The thief moved quickly and quietly. (comp. adverb)
I can see you before two oclock or after five. (comp. prep. Phrase)
I cannot sing well, nor can I dance well. (comp. clause)
b. Subordinating Conjunction
Prepositions can also show location in time. Pay attention the next three
examples:
At midnight, Jill craved mashed potatoes with grape jelly.
In the spring, I always vow to plant tomatoes but end up buying
them at the supermarket.
During the marathon, Iggy's legs complained with sharp pains
shooting up his thighs.
Note: but means the same as exceptEveryone ate frog legs but Jamie
7. PRONOUNS
A word that takes the place of a noun, noun phrase, or noun clause.
Personal Pronouns
A personal pronoun refers to a specific person or thing and changes its
form to indicate person, number, gender, and case.
A subjective personal pronoun indicates that the pronoun is acting as the
subject of the sentence. The subjective personal pronouns are "I," "you,"
"she," "he," "it," "we," "you," "they.
Example:
I was glad to find the bus pass in the bottom of the green knapsack.
You are surely the strangest child I have ever met.
An objective personal pronoun indicates that the pronoun is acting as an
object of a verb, compound verb, preposition, or infinitive phrase. The
objective personal pronouns are: "me," "you," "her," "him," "it," "us,"
"you," and "them."
Example:
After reading the pamphlet, Judy threw it into the garbage can.
A demonstrative pronoun points to and identifies a noun or a pronoun.
"This" and "these" refer to things that are nearby either in space or in time,
while "that" and "those" refer to things that are farther away in space or
time.
Example:
This must not continue.