Chapter 1 notes

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Chapter 1 notes

• October 12 13, 2006

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Verb Phrases

• The simple predicate, or verb, may consist of two
  or more words. These words are called a verb
  phrase.

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Verb Phrases

• A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one
  or more helping verbs.
• A main verb can stand by itself as a predicate of
  a sentence.
• A helping verb helps the main verb express action
  or shows time.

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Verb Phrases

• Technology will make our lives easier.
• Will makefuture
• Technology makes our lives easier.
• Makespresent
• The changes will be occurring soon.
• Will be occurringfuture
• The changes occur frequently.
• Occurpresent

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Verb Phrases

• Common Helping Verbs
• Am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have,
  has, had, do, does, did, can, could, shall,
  should, will, would, may, might

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Compound Sentence Parts

• Sentences can sometimes have 2 subjects or 2
  predicates. This is called compound.

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Compound sentence parts

• A compound subject is made up of 2 or more
  subjects that share the same verb.
• Ex Tornadoes and Hurricanes are scary storms.
• Ex Kalla and Jalisa tried out for the team.

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Compound sentence parts

• A compound verb is made up of 2 or more verbs
  that have the same subject.
• Ex Andrew studied for the test and got an A!
• Ex Bradley danced and sang during opening.

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Kinds of sentences

• A sentence can be used to make a statement, to
  ask a question, to make a request, to give a
  command, or to show strong feeling.

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Kinds of sentences

• A declarative sentence makes a statement and
  always ends with a period.
• Ex I went to Hawaii this summer.
• Ex There are many things to do on a Saturday.

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Kinds of sentences

• An interrogative sentence asks a question. It
  always ends with a question mark.
• Ex Do you like to surf?
• Ex Are we almost done taking notes?

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Kinds of sentences

• An imperative sentence tells someone to do
  something.
• Ex Have your homework ready for me to pick up.
• Ex Come pick me up on your way to the movies

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Kinds of sentences

• An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling
  always ends with an exclamation point.
• Ex You are so lucky!
• Ex These notes are so long!

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Subjects in unusual order

• Most of the time, the subject comes before the
  verb. Sometimes, however, the subject is in an
  unusual place.

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Subjects in unusual order

• In a question, the subject usually comes after
  the verb, or between parts of the verb phrase.
• Ex Are you going home right after school today?
• Ex When will Katie come over?

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Subjects in unusual order

• The subject of a command, or imperative sentence,
  is usually YOU. Often, the subject is not written
  because it is implied.
• Ex Come to school in your game jerseys. (implied
  you)
• Ex (You) Be sure to have fun this weekend!

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Subjects in unusual order

• In some sentences starting with here or there,
  the subjects follow the verbs.
• Ex There is the national championship team!
• Ex Here are all of the notes for grammar

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Assignment

• With a partner, do pages 10, 12, 13, 14, 16,19