grammer final

Transitional Words

however, therefore, moreover, consequently, nevertheless, meanwhile

Participle Phrase

A phrase beginning with a verb ending in -ing or -ed, acting as an adjective

Compound Appositive

My brothers, Mike and Steve, are both engineers.

Prepositional Phrase with a Nonessential Clause

in the garage, which was filled with tools, we found an old bike.

Compound Participle Phrase (Action Happens Before Main Clause)

Having finished his homework, he went out to play.

Sentence Beginning with a List and a Dash

Books, papers, pencils — everything was scattered across the floor

Sentence Using a Colon and Three Compound Adjectives

She wanted one thing: a well-written, easy-to-read, and thoughtfully-designed guide.

Seven Subordinating Conjunctions

although, because, since, unless, while, before, if

Lay

To lay (to put/place something):
→ lay, laying, laid, have laid
Example: I laid the book on the table.

Lie

To lie (to recline):
→ lie, lying, lay, have lain
Example: I lie down every afternoon.

who

Use “who” as a subject. (He fits.)
Who is calling? (He is.)

Whom

Use “whom” as an object. (Him fits.)
To whom did you speak? (I spoke to him.)