In the US, the school bus is believed to be the safest vehicle on the road. Parents feel safe when their children take this yellow bus to school. They have safety features that not all vehicles have. It is easy to notice them on the road because they are yellow in color.
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A prepositional phrase is a part of a sentence that typically begins with a preposition and ends with the object of the preposition. It is more common to find one or more modifiers (describes the object) with the object of the preposition.
The object of a prepositional phrase can be either a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause.
Structure:
Preposition + Noun, Pronoun, Gerund, or Clause
Preposition + Modifier(s) + Noun, Pronoun, Gerund, or Clause
A sentence or an independent clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It is a complete sentence in itself but may appear together with another independent clause. When two independent clausesare linked together, it is called a compound sentence. A comma or a semicolon can be used to connect the independent clauses in a compound sentence.
Joining Independent Clauses
Comma (,)
Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to join two independent clauses. Place the comma after the first independent clause and use an appropriate coordinating conjunction afterward.
Examples:
I’m having a blast, and I don’t want it to end.
He was about to run out of gas,so he went straight to a gas station.
I was minding my own business at the coffee shop,andsuddenly a strange lady started talking to me.
Note: This method of using a comma and a coordinating conjunction is best used when there is a relatively simple relationship between the independent clauses. Everything before the comma and after the coordinating conjunction must be able to operate as complete sentences.
Semicolon (;)
Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses that are closely related. No connecting word is necessary in this method.
Examples:
She studied for her driving test for weeks; she felt confident for the exam the next day.
Belen adores her little niece; she is charming and delightful.
My father is an optometrist; he recommended I get a pair of reading glasses.
Note: This method of using a semicolon is best used when there is an evident relation between the two independent clauses. Everything before and after the semicolon must be able to operate as complete sentences.
Use a semicolon with any of these conjunctive adverbs (adverbs that join independent clauses): however, moreover, therefore, consequently, otherwise, nevertheless, thus, etc.
Examples:
This activity aims to promote teamwork among colleagues;moreover, it is a good way to disconnect from their stressful daily tasks.
We plan to stay for another day;however, my husband is starting to feel a little sick.
He got injured during the game; therefore, the coach decided to replace him with another player.
An adverb is a word that qualifies or modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb or even a whole sentence.
Examples:
She left unwillingly.
He appeared to be very perky.
I seldom visit my dentist.
I may have acted too hastily.
Luckily, we had spare cash.
Adverb Placement
It is important to learn the proper placement of adverbs. It is recommended to position the adverb as close as possible to the words they intend to modify. Not doing so can result in an awkward sentence.
Adverbs can be placed in three positions when used to modify a verb.
1. Place the adverb before the subject.
Gently, Alicia laid her baby on the bed.
Carefully, Allan unwrapped his present.
2. Place the adverb before the main verb.
Alicia gently laid her baby on the bed.
Allan carefully unwrapped his present.
3. Place the adverb after the direct object or verb complement.
Alicia laid her baby on the bed gently.
Allan unwrapped his present carefully.
Note: You can add many adverbs in any of these positions according to the context or style.
Placement of adverbs with the verb to be
Place the adverb right after the verb when the main verb of a sentence is the verb “to be“.
Examples:
I amtotally dependable.
She‘snever certain of her work.
Placement of adverbs with auxiliaries and modals
Place the adverb after the first auxiliary or modal and before the main verb when the sentence contains an auxiliary or modal.
Examples:
I‘venever seen him so furious.
They can barely see their own child.
You shouldn’t ever have seen that.
Placement of adverbs in questions
Place the adverb between the subject and the main verb in question forms.
Examples:
Have they ever considered looking for a new partner?
Would she really appreciate it if I backed off?
Adverbs and negatives
Place the adverb after the auxiliary/modal and beforethe main verb in negative sentences.
Examples:
She can’t really fathom the idea of you calling off the wedding.
He doesn’t usually like to fly business class.
She won’t always let people into her inner circle.
Where NOT to put an adverb
DO NOT put an adverb between a main verb and its direct object.
Correct:
She opened the door suddenly.
Incorrect
She opened suddenly the door.
DO NOT put an adverb between a verb and a gerund or infinitive with to.
Correct:
The child started behaving naughtily when he entered secondary school.
Incorrect:
The child started naughtily behaving when he entered secondary school.
Possessing self-confidence is generally a positive trait. Individuals with higher level of confidence often have greater success across a wide range of fields.
While self esteem, superior to any other characteristic, is typically perceived as a strength in many scenarios, having too much of it can be extremely negative to both success and well-being.
But can you ever have too much confidence? Is it possible to have a good thing in excess?
Let us go through the entire article to discover more about the pitfalls of overconfidence.
Do you have the habit of magnifying your problems, anticipating the worst, or thinking that your circumstances are worse than they actually are? If you routinely find yourself catastrophizing, becoming aware of your tendency to do so may be beneficial before it impairs your quality of life.
Finding techniques to disrupt those poisonous thought loops should be beneficial in boosting one’s toughness and there may be no better time to learn than now.
Let us read the complete content to learn more about how toxic thinking can lead you down to a dangerous path.
‘Ghosting’ was first used in the dating scene to describe an abrupt, unexpected halt to all contacts. This societal concept is quickly catching on in the workplace and both parties are guilty of committing the crime.
You might be surprised to learn that ghosting is becoming more pervasive. Additionally, ghosting is not solely done by employees. Employers are also guilty of abandoning prospects as the talent acquisition process moves forward, even while an offer is being made.
Understand why employees and employers are ghosting one another by going through the article.
An introductory phrase may be used before a question. When you need to use them, you must change the order of the word in the question.
Common introductions:
Do you know…?
Can I ask…?
I’m not sure…
I’d like to know…
I wonder…
Example sentences:
What’s the date today?
Can you tell me what the date today is?
Where did they sleep?
I don’t know where they slept.
Form:
1. If the question has an auxiliary verb, exchangethe positions of the auxiliary verb and the subject. You can also do the same in sentences with the verb to be.
Example: When can she complete it?
The auxiliary verb is “can” and “she” is the subject. Exchange their positions when adding an introduction.
Do you know when shecan complete it?
Other examples:
Where are they going?
I don’t know where they’re going.
What is she doing?
I wonder what she’s doing.
If the verb is the last word in the sentence, you cannot shorten the verb.
Incorrect: Do you know where it’s? Correct: Do you know where it is?
2. Remove “do“, “does“, and “did” from the question if the question is in the present or past simple. Change the verb ending by using the correct verb tense.
Example:
What did shesay?
Did you hear what she said?
What time do you go to school?
Can you tell me what time you go to school?
Where does he live?
I wonder where he lives.
3. If no question word (where, what, why etc.) is used in a question, use if or whether before the question.
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