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7. Interrogative pronouns ask a question. They are: what, which, ... 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 ... 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 for 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.
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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 in a sentence. ... 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 ... 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 for the...
... last. Therefore, the
sentence would read “Father and I,” never “I and Father.”
(Who, Whom) do you believe is the better shopper?
Answer: Who is the subject of the verb is. Therefore, the sentence ... (appear, seem, become, etc.).
The salesman of the month was (I, me).
Answer: Use I, since the pronoun renames the subject, the salesman of the month. The
salesman of the month was I.”
Which is ... 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 ... at the end of the sentence name or describe the subject. As you read earlier in this
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Here are some of the ... 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...
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other factors enter the mix. Injuries to players on either team will need to be
addressed. Were the injuries known before the game, or did they occur during
the ... five-second play there will be nearly a minute forthe referee to
put the ball at the proper spot, forthe players to huddle, and forthe play-caller
to determine the next play. As in chess, the play ... FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED
pitching the ball to a trailing back. The defensive end can’t cover both offen-
sive players.
On pass plays both the receivers and the passer watch the movement of the...
... be different for different users within the cell and
between cells. It is used for transmitting the forward access channel (FACH) for
access grant and the paging channel (PCH) for paging, both ... performance improved as
the chip rate increased. For a chip rate of 0.96 Mcps, the BER performance was close to the
computer simulated BER performance with L=1. The performance with 7.68 Mcps ... the effects of the spreading chip rate on the BER performance with and without
diversity. The parameters of the radio link were slightly different than those normally used.
The effects of these...
... of the soul and therefore of resurrection and of eternal
reward and punishment. If the soul is immaterial, then there is no
reason to believe that it is damaged by the death and decay of the ... across the visual scene. These movements,
called saccades, are intelligent; they are not random, but instead gather
information relevant to the tasks currently confronting the person.
They are ... or in depression, for instance –
then we can hope to treat it with means much less dramatic than
surgery. BIID is therefore at once a question forthe sciences of the
mind and for ethics; it is...
... met them, what subjects they taught, why they were
special and how they influenced you.
Describe a family member who has influenced you. Say how long you have
known them them, why they ...
this experience, and what advice would you give others? Would you help in the
same way?
Please note these
are examples only.
The question in
the exam may be
different!
3-4
mins
...
The examiner will now choose two of the following boxes. These are examples
Let’s talk about your home town
or village.
What kind of place is it?
What’s the most interesting...