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The document discusses the five basic rules for using commas: (1) between two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, (2) after introductory words or phrases, (3) in a series, (4) with cumulative adjectives but not coordinate adjectives, and (5) to set off nonrestrictive elements. It provides examples for each rule and a short quiz to evaluate understanding of comma usage. The document concludes by requesting anonymous feedback on the training through a course evaluation.
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The document discusses different types of sentence fragments, including dependent-word fragments, -ing and to fragments, added-details fragments, and missing-subject fragments. It provides examples of each type of fragment and explains how to correct fragments by making the word group into a complete sentence with a subject and verb. The types of fragments are the most common ones to watch out for and the document offers guidance on how to check for fragments in one's writing.
Cláudio's PPT - Phrasal Verbs
This document discusses phrasal verbs, which are verb phrases consisting of a verb and a particle such as a preposition or adverb. It provides examples of phrasal verbs with adverbs and prepositions. It explains that phrasal verbs can be difficult for English language learners because their meaning depends on the particle and they are not directly translatable. The document also discusses separable and inseparable phrasal verbs, common mistakes made by ELLs, and provides a sample lesson plan for teaching phrasal verbs.
ADVERBS.pdf
This document defines and provides examples of different types of adverbs including:
1) Adverbs of manner which describe how an action is performed, such as "slowly" or "badly".
2) Adverbs of place which indicate where an action occurs, like "here", "there", or "everywhere".
3) Adverbs of time which specify when an action happens, such as "yesterday", "now", or "before".
The document also discusses rules for using and positioning adverbs in sentences.
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