... changing the meaning. For example:
The book gave (to) my boss and (to) me some new strategies.”
The bill gave (we, us) a shock.
Answer: The bill gave us a shock.
3. Use the objective case forthe ... following it
to another word in the sentence.
Sit by (I, me).
Answer: The pronoun is the object of the preposition me, so the sentence reads: “Sit
by me.”
Using the Possessive Case
1. Use the possessive ... after the verb.
If you can find an answer in the sentence, the verb is transitive.
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs join the subject and the predicate. They do not show action. Instead, they help
the...
... in the statements; read the text
and numbering the sentences or the paragraphs; read the text
and find the similar words in the reading text; read the text
and find the best title forthe ... adaptation. Therefore, this chapter can be seen as the
theoretical foundation forthe applications forthe study in chapter III and the improvements
that should be made to the course book “Basic English ... for testing a hypothesis.
The overall purpose of choosing the questionnaire for this study was to collect the
information from the teachers about the material. Most importantly, completing the...
...
paragraphs.
accordingly again also besides
consequently finally for example furthermore
however indeed moreover on the other hand
otherwise nevertheless then therefore
Adjective Adverb
Quick — quickly
Careful ... all!
Using the Nominative Case
1. Use the nominative case to show the subject of a verb.
Father and (I, me) like to shop at flea markets.
Answer: I is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the pronoun ... subject.
I threw the ball.
●
In the objective case, the pronoun is used as an object.
Give the ball to me.
●
In the possessive case, the pronoun is used to show ownership.
The ball is mine.
The following...
... and objects.
The boss and (myself, I) had a meeting.
Answer: Use the pronoun I, not the reflexive form. Therefore, the sentence reads: The
boss and I had a meeting.”
3. Who is the nominative ... following it
to another word in the sentence.
Sit by (I, me).
Answer: The pronoun is the object of the preposition me, so the sentence reads: “Sit
by me.”
Using the Possessive Case
1. Use the possessive ... Page xi
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ENGLISH GRAMMAR FORTHE UTTERLY CONFUSED
Quick Tip
The word antecedent comes from a Latin word meaning “to go before.” However,
the noun does not have to appear before the pronoun...
... markets.
Answer: I is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the pronoun is in the nominative case:
“Father and I like to shop at flea markets.”
To help determine the correct pronoun, take away the first ... after the verb.
If you can find an answer in the sentence, the verb is transitive.
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs join the subject and the predicate. They do not show action. Instead, they help
the ... did she finally invite to the dinner party?
Answer: She is the subject, the person doing the action. Therefore, the sentence should
read: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”
9682...
...
paragraphs.
accordingly again also besides
consequently finally for example furthermore
however indeed moreover on the other hand
otherwise nevertheless then therefore
Adjective Adverb
Quick — quickly
Careful ... after the verb.
If you can find an answer in the sentence, the verb is transitive.
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs join the subject and the predicate. They do not show action. Instead, they help
the ... did she finally invite to the dinner party?
Answer: She is the subject, the person doing the action. Therefore, the sentence should
read: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”
9682...
...
How the possessive is formed.
62.As said before (Sec. 56), there are only two case forms. One is the simple form of a
word, expressing the relations of nominative and objective; the other is formed ... of fox by the Southern -English.
For fox they said vox; for fromthey said vram; and forthe older word fat they said vat,
as in wine vat. Hence vixen is for fyxen, from the masculine fox.
Spinster ... inflections, the number of case forms has been
greatly reduced.
Only two case forms.
There are now only two case forms of English nouns,—one for
the nominative andobjective, one forthe possessive:...
... along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls actually consists of two falls,
the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the ... Don't forget to turn off the light before you go to bed.
A. Don't forget to make the light off before you go to bed.
B. Remember making the light off before bedtime.
C. Don't forget ... the unfinished sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as
the sentence beforw it. (5 points)
1. Because of the hot weather , I can’t sleep.
2. He has started to play the guitar for...
... Rewrite the following sentences so that the second ones have the same meaning as the
first ones. Example: The workers are going to repair the road.
→ The road is going to be repaired by the workers. ... coffee in the morning.
We neither ……………………………………………………………………………………….
38. The scientists who are researching the causes of cancer are making progress. (using participle to
rewrite)
The scientists……………………………… ... sales manager with responsibility the European market.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
22. Experts …………… feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.
A. study dreams B....
... _______ English.
24. The state school system is paid _______ by the state.
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
25. " That's correct. The new ... road will be built through the wood," the President said.
The President………………………………………………………………………………………………
26. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plans ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
27. The heavy snow made it impossible for them to have their picnic.
They were ………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary....