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DEFINITIONS
Clause: A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb.
Independent clause: A clause that can be used alone as a sentence and that does not need any other grammatical construction: e.g. He hit the ball over the fence.
Dependent clause: A clause that cannot form a separate sentence; there must be an independent clause for it to modify: e.g. When Peter played baseball, he hit the ball over the fence.
Phrase: A group of words used together to express an idea but without a subject and a verb: e.g. In the game yesterday, he hit the ball over the fence.
Independent clause: A clause that can be used alone as a sentence and that does not need any other grammatical construction: e.g. He hit the ball over the fence.
Dependent clause: A clause that cannot form a separate sentence; there must be an independent clause for it to modify: e.g. When Peter played baseball, he hit the ball over the fence.
Phrase: A group of words used together to express an idea but without a subject and a verb: e.g. In the game yesterday, he hit the ball over the fence.
GRAMMAR GIRL!
For a humourous look at grammar and some of the stickier grammatical situations, check out Grammar Girl. There is a site called Quick and Dirty Tips, and there is also a series of podcasts available. A book on the same topic has just been published. For those of you who are on Facebook, you might like to become a fan of Grammar Girl.
BUSINESS VOCABULARY
Check out this video site that explains a number of business terminologies. There are a number of related sites.
IDIOMS
If English is not your first language, then English idioms are probably difficult for you. The BBC has a site that provides interesting and crazy videos to explain a variety of idioms.
PUNCTUATION BASICS
1. When using an introductory phrase, remember to set it off with a comma.
2. If you have an introductory dependent clause, set it off with a comma.
3. Two independent clauses can be more difficult; use a semicolon to separate them if there is no coordinating conjunction, but use a comma if there is a one.
2. If you have an introductory dependent clause, set it off with a comma.
3. Two independent clauses can be more difficult; use a semicolon to separate them if there is no coordinating conjunction, but use a comma if there is a one.
CONJUNCTIONS
Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Subordinating Conjunctions (WISH ABOUT)
Who, what, where, when, why, which, whether, while
I
Since, so that
How
As, after, although
Before, because
Once
Unless, until
Than, that, though
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Subordinating Conjunctions (WISH ABOUT)
Who, what, where, when, why, which, whether, while
I
Since, so that
How
As, after, although
Before, because
Once
Unless, until
Than, that, though
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WHAT’S NEW IN PUNCTUATION?
Have you ever heard of the interrobang? It’s a symbol that is cross between a question mark and an exclamation mark. Check some background information about it, and listen to a CBC podcast that includes a discussion of this interesting punctuation mark. However, there is a word of warning--don’t use it in formal academic writing.
What Did You Say?
On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
What was really meant?
5 comments:
Having a hard time with this chapter. Exercise 7 and 9. Anywhere I can find more excerises before I attempt to do my assignment???
Thanks
Nancy
Nancy: Do you mean exercises 7 and 9 in Ch. 2 of Barron's Business English? If that is so, check the English Grammar Handbook on the AU Write Site for more information, and I'll try to find you some more drills. If I've misunderstood the question, send me an e-mail.
I am working on assignment 2 the paragraph summary and have a question on the length of the assignment. I just want to know how in-depth I should go, the assignment instructions state a topic sentence and 3 or 4 supporting sentences with a conclusion. I have a rough copy that is about 7 sentences long is that adequate or should I get more detailed?
Cheers!
Tony
Tony: Read the example carefully to get an idea of the detail needed. The summary should probably be between 6 and 8 sentences long, so you are within that parameter, but tutors don't usually count unless something just seems to be too long and detailed. One way to get more in is to write more complex sentences. I hope that is helpful.
Thank you for answering my question, I was just a little unsure of myself.
Cheers!
Tony
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