'Gerunds' presentation slideshows

Ling 001

Ling 001 . Word Structure, Part II. Outline. In looking at morphology we are examining the relationships that words have to one another, and to the morphemes that are assembled into complex structures Two further themes Different kinds of morphology: inflection vs. derivation

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Parts of Speech and the Parts of a Sentence

Parts of Speech and the Parts of a Sentence. 11 th Grade English. A. A person, place, or thing B. The functions of a noun in a sentence 1. Subject - noun or noun phrase that tells whom or what the sentence addresses 2. Direct Object- follows an action verb and answers who or what

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Verbs

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Phrases

Phrases. Prepositional Phrases, Appositives, Participles, Gerunds, and Infinitives. Prepositional Phrases. Can function as adjectives modifying nouns or pronouns by telling what kind? o r which one? Examples of Adjective Phrases The tepee of buffalo hide was sturdy.

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GERUNDS AND INFINITVES

GERUNDS AND INFINITVES. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "- ing ." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence. Examples: Reading helps you learn English. subject of sentence

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VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND

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The Phrase

The Phrase. A phrase is a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and does not contain a verb and its subject. h as been sitting (no subject, only verb) a bout you and me (prepositional phrase). Practice. Phrase or not? 1. was hoping 2. if she really knows

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Infinitives

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Rules of Thumb for SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT

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Participles Gerunds Infinitives

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UWF Writing Lab Rules of Thumb for SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT

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Diagramming Infinitives vs. Gerunds

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Gerund and Infinitive Workshop

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Diagramming sentences

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GERUND AND PARTICIPLES

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Diagramming sentences

Diagramming sentences. Gerunds and Gerund Phrases #3. Gerunds can be used as a predicate nominative (noun). ger. und. dir obj of gerund. subject. linking verb. adverb. adjective. adjective. adverb. Ex: My least favorite chore has always been washing windows. was. hing. windows.

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CRCT TEST PREP

CRCT TEST PREP. Interactive Practice Links. 7th Grade Language Arts Skill Builders. Grammar Blast! Grade 7 http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/grammar/ Sheppard Software Language Arts Games

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Gerunds & Infinitives - 4

Gerunds & Infinitives - 4. Need + passive infinitives: I need to be told the truth. Need + gerunds: The house needs painting . A possessive to modify a gerund: Mr. Lee complained about our coming to class late. (formal) Mr. Lee complained about us coming to class late (informal).

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Gerunds & Infinitive

Gerunds and Infinitives Gerunds and infinitives are forms of verbs that act like nouns. They can follow adjectives and other verbs. Gerunds can also follow prepositions .

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Gerunds & Infinitives - 2

Gerunds & Infinitives - 2. Using Gerunds as Subjects, e.g. Riding a horse is fun. Using IT + Infinitive, e.g. It is fun to ride a horse. Using Infinitive as a subject (sometimes), e.g. To ride a horse is fun.

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