Grammar and Language Workbook, Part 1: Grammar.

The present perfect is a verb tense which is used to show that an action has taken place once or many times before now. The present perfect is most frequently used to talk about experiences or changes that have taken place, but there are other less common uses as well. Read on for detailed descriptions, examples, and present perfect exercises.

Exercise 2: Find the personal pronouns that have antecedents within each sentence or sentence group. Draw one line under the personal pronoun. Draw two lines under its antecedent. Change the personal pronoun to agree in person with its antecedent. Correct the verb if necessary. her Katrina wants to finish his homework before dinner.

W O R K S H E E T S. W O R K S H E E T S. W O R K S H E E T S. W O R K S H E E T S. W O R K S H E E T S. C O N T E N T S. WORKSHEET 1: Subject Pronouns and Verb.

Good writing involves more than good grammar. A sentence can be correctly written but dull. In addition to technical precision, composition that connects with readers has a sense of rhythm and sound. Think of how much children enjoy rhymes and word play such as Red Rover, Red Rover, let Raymond come over and The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the.

In our last example, her is the right pronoun to replace Miranda because she's female and the object of the sentence. Notice that you and it can replace subjects or objects, so sentences like You should buy it and It looks nice on you are both correct.

Grammar Proficiency Study Packet. What does this packet cover? This study packet is designed for students who want to improve their scores on the NHC Grammar Proficiency Exam or to improve their grammar skills. These topics are covered: Sentence Patterns (simple, compound, complex) Sentence Structure (fragments, run-ons, comma splices).

Proper nouns have two distinct features: They name specific one-of-a-kind items, and they begin with capital letters, no matter where they occur within a sentence. Here, we’ll take a closer look at proper nouns, provide proper noun examples, and help you learn how to use a proper noun the right way.

Daisy is chatting to her brother Oliver, and his best mate Alfie, about her new boyfriend. Daisy and Oliver’s mum is working in Thailand this week. As you watch the video, look at the examples of the present simple. They are in red in the subtitles. Then read the conversation below to learn more. Finally, do the grammar exercises to check you.

Word of the Year. Our Word of the Year choice serves as a symbol of each year’s most meaningful events and lookup trends. It is an opportunity for us to reflect on the language and ideas that represented each year. This year’s Word of the Year, however, is extra special: 2019 is not only the end of the decade, but it also marks 10 years of.

Last week, my mother emailed to ask if she was using the word “nor” correctly, which brings me to today’s post: the use of either, neither, and the connecting words that go with them.

Welcome everybody! This blog was designed in order to provide my students a farther practice. Here you will find grammar banks, readings, listenings and other activities that will standout your knowledge. Remember that some of these exercises are good candidates for the exams! I hope you like and you find it interesting and useful.

But it would be right to say,. The last word of such a verb phrase is called the Principal Verb, and the other words the Auxiliaries. In the sentence above, go (gone) is the principal verb, and may and have are the auxiliaries. 50. In constructing the full form of the verb or verb phrase there are three distinct parts from which all other forms are made. These are called the Principal Parts.