EOC Vocabulary (Bellwork- Journal)Pronoun- a word that acts like a noun, but does not

name a specific person, place, or thing. (Ex- I, me, we, they, us, she, he, etc.)

Preposition- a word that links a noun or pronoun to the rest of a sentence. (Ex- at, above, on, to, for, between) May indicate location or time

Write the sentence with the correct answer:1. Between you and (I, me), we’ve eaten four

apples.2. I am less confident than (he, him).3. I am more confident than (he, him) is.4. Movies don’t interest me as much as (she, her).

Remember: Pronouns take place of nouns. An antecedent may rename

the subject of a sentence whether it be a regular noun or another pronoun.

Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement: Review

Indefinite Pronouns*Use a SINGULAR pronoun with: anybody,

anyone, anything, each, either, everybody, everyone, everything, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, one, somebody, someone, or something.

*Use a PLURAL pronoun with: both, few, many, and several.

*Depending on meaning, you may use a plural pronoun for: all, any, more, most, none, some.

*Neither, Nor and or should be singular.*And should be plural.

Examples:1. Each of the daughters followed her mother’s

footsteps.Each and her are both singular pronouns, so

they agree.2. Both of the sisters recited their lines. Both and their are plural pronouns, so they

agree.3. Neither Richard nor Bob distinguished himself

in the finals.4. Mom and Dad celebrated their twentieth

wedding anniversary

Choose the correct answer in parenthesis:1. Each of the subjects has (his, their) own

alibi.2. Jeff and Isabel planned (his or her, their)

wedding.3. Did David or Jacob announce (his, their)

intent to run for class president?4. Neither the nails nor the hammer was

returned to (its, their) proper place.5. Everyone turned in (his or her, their)

drama reviews before the due date.

EOC Vocabulary- Bellwork (Journal)Antecedent- The person, place, or thing to which a

pronoun refers to.Collective nouns- describes groups or collections of

things, such as team, class, band, committee, family, and audience.

Indefinite pronouns- do not refer to particular persons, things or groups. These pronouns include all, any, each, everybody, everyone, one, none, and someone.

Use a singular pronoun if the noun names a group acting together. (The team lost its first game.)

Use a plural noun if the group members act independently. (The team had their pictures taken.)

Activity (Journals)1. Everyone should keep track of (his or

her/their) materials.2. Many of the participants had (his or her,

their) say.3. The jury rendered (its/their) decision by

noon.4. All of the plants had wilted in (its/their)

pots.5. The committee cast (its/their) votes.

Correcting Run-on SentencesThere are three ways to correct run-on

sentences:1. Make TWO complete sentences by adding

proper punctuation.2. Use a semicolon to separate each

independent clause (sentence or “complete thought”)

3. Use a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS)

Just Make Two SentencesI have never really liked cold weather skiing

has never been my favorite activity.

Correct this with a period (.)

I have never really liked cold weather. Skiing has never been my favorite activity.

Use a semicolon (;)I have never really liked cold weather skiing

has never been my favorite activity.

Correct with (;) ** Semicolons can correctly separate two independent clauses.

I have never really liked cold weather; skiing has never been my favorite activity.

Add a (,) FANBOYSI have never really liked cold weather skiing

has never been my favorite activity.

Correct with comma/FANBOYS:I have never really liked cold weather, so

skiing has never been my favorite activity.

FANBOYS ReviewForAndNorButOrYetSo

Correct the following sentences on the back of your paper. Use each method of correction once.

1. Several of the students forgot their lunch they had to buy lunch from the cafeteria.

2. I like stories from the textbook I did not like the novel we read in class.

3. Two-thirds of the freshman class has voted the winners will be announced on Friday.

Comma Rules:1. Use a comma before a coordinate conjunction (and, but, or, nor,

so, for, yet) in a compound sentence. *I am not complaining, but I am stating my opinion. 2. Commas are usually used after introductory words, phrases, and

clauses.*When you leave today, remember your umbrella.*From the roof, I could see for miles.*Furthermore, I would like you to mow the lawn.*No, you may not chew gum in my class.3. Use commas to set off items in a series of three or more. For the

EOC/ACT, consider the Oxford comma necessary.*Mom made eggs, biscuits, and bacon for breakfast.*Of the letters X, Y, and Z, I prefer Z. (this series is also an introductory phrase, therefore it is followed by

another comma)4. Use commas to set apart non-essential or extra information.*Steve, a college grad student, taught our biology lab today.*The grad program, a very expensive one, is through Vanderbilt

University.

Where should the commas go?

1. Before the zombie apocalypse I would like to learn to shoot a crossbow.

2. No you may not go to the vending machine.

3. Jennifer my best friend is going shopping with me.

Parallel ConstructionParallel construction occurs when two or

more ideas– often linked with conjunctions such as and, but, or or– are expressed in the same grammatical form. Words, phrases, and clauses can show parallel construction.

*With verbs1. The onlooker were clapping, shouting, and

crying– all at the same time. (Clapping, shouting, and crying accompany the helping verb were.)

*With adverbs2. The surgeon did his work carefully, intently,

and expertly. (Carefully, intently, and expertly modify the verb phrase did his work.)

*With prepositional phrases3. Hank searched for the missing dog in the

yard, in the barn, and in the house.--All express where Hank searched

*In a list4. Our plan is this: to recruit artists, to

find a space, and to hold an exhibition.--Expresses three goals

Correct the following sentences:1. Rosa’s favorite activities are biking, swimming,

and to go hiking.2. I’m seeking a job with good pay, with good

benefits, and one that has a friendly atmosphere.

3. Driving safely means obeying traffic laws and to watch the actions of other drivers.

4. The volunteers were not only energetic but also they had enthusiasm.

5. Trying hard is more important than to win.6. Zach’s goals are to work hard and saving

money for college.

AdverbsAn adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or

another adverb by making its meaning more specific. Adverbs modify by answering the questions when?

where? how? and to what degree?1. We left early for the soccer game. (The adverb early

modifies the verb left by answering when?)2. Janine waited there for the bus. (The adverb there

modifies the verb waited by answering where?)3. The nurse quietly shut the door of the hospital room.

(The adverb quietly modifies the verb shut by answering how?)

4. Very few things in life are completely perfect. The adverb completely modifies the adjective perfect by answering to what degree?)

Negative words, such as not and its contraction –n’t are also considered adverbs. Other negative words such as nowhere, hardly, and never can also function as adverbs.

1. The boat has not arrived.2. I have never eaten squid.