Definition
1.Subject
Every English sentence must have a subject and a predicate (verb), the subject is the perpetrator. The subject can be a single noun (singular noun), for example, Coffeeis delicious. Subjects can also be a noun phrase (noun phrase), for example, The bookis on the table.
2.Verb
Verb follows the subject in a declarative sentence, generally show the action of the sentence. Example: John drives too fast. Can also be a verb phrase consisting of one or more auxiliary / helpers. For example, John is going to Miami tomorrow. the word "is" is an auxiliary.
3.Complement
The rules are similar to the subject, can be either a noun or noun phrase. In general, follow the verb. Complement answer the question what? and Whom?. Example John bought a cake yesterday (what did John buy?). Example 2, She saw Johnat the movies last night (Whom did she see at the movies?).
4.Modifier
Modifier describes the time, place or manner of a work. Very often in the form of air-prepositional phrase, for example: in the morning, at the university, on the table. Modifiers can also be an adverb (adverb) or adverbial phrase, example last night, next year, yesterday. Modifier answer the question when? where? or how?
Example For Sentences:
1.George/ is cooking/ dinner /tonight
(subject)/ (verb phrase)/ (complement)/ (modifier of time)
2.We / eat/ lunch /in this restaurant / today
(subject)/ (verb phrase)/ (complement)/ (modifier of place)(modifier of time)
3.Ressofi / is running/ in the field/ now
(subject)/ (verb phrase)/ (complement)/ (modifier of place)(modifier of time)
4.Mother/ made/ a cake/ yesterday
(subject)/ (verb phrase)/ (complement)/ (modifier of time)
5.Father/ is reading/ magazine/ in the yard
(subject)/ (verb phrase)/ (complement)/ (modifier of place)
sumber: http://mangantar.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/subject-verb-complement-modifier/
Minggu, 30 Maret 2014
Kinds of Pronoun
Definition :
A pronoun is used in place of a noun or nouns. Common pronouns include he, her, him, I, it, me, she, them, they, us, and we. Here are some examples:
Ressofi Kuswan is a good people.
he is a good people. (The pronoun she replaces Ressofi Kuswan.)
1.Subjective Pronouns
A subjective pronoun acts as the subject of a sentence—it performs the action of the verb. The subjective pronouns are he, I, it, she, they, we, and you.
He spends ages looking out the window.
2.Objective Pronouns
An objective pronoun acts as the object of a sentence—it receives the action of the verb. The objective pronouns are her, him, it, me, them, us, and you.
Cousin Eldred gave me a trombone.
3.Possessive Pronouns
A possessive pronoun tells you who owns something. The possessive pronouns are hers, his, its, mine, ours, theirs, and yours.
The red basket is mine.
4.Demonstrative Pronouns
A demonstrative pronoun points out a noun. The demonstrative pronouns are that, these, this, and those.
That is a good idea.
5.Interrogative Pronouns
An interrogative pronoun is used in a question. It helps to ask about something. The interrogative pronouns are what, which, who, whom, and compound words ending in "ever," such as whatever, whichever, whoever, and whomever.
What on earth is that?
6.Indefinite Pronouns
An indefinite pronoun refers to an indefinite, or general, person or thing. Indefinite pronouns include all, any, both, each, everyone, few, many, neither, none, nothing, several, some, and somebody.
Something smells good.
7.Relative Pronouns
A relative pronoun introduces a clause, or part of a sentence, that describes a noun. The relative pronouns are that, which, who,and whom.
You should bring the book that you love most.
8.Reflexive Pronouns
A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of a sentence. The reflexive pronouns are herself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves. Each of these words can also act as an intensive pronoun (see below).
I learned a lot about myself at summer camp. (Myself refers back to I.)
9.Intensive Pronouns
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent (the noun that comes before it). The intensive pronouns are herself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves. Each of these words can also act as a reflective pronoun (see above).
I myself don't like eggs.
sumber: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0885483.html
A pronoun is used in place of a noun or nouns. Common pronouns include he, her, him, I, it, me, she, them, they, us, and we. Here are some examples:
Ressofi Kuswan is a good people.
he is a good people. (The pronoun she replaces Ressofi Kuswan.)
1.Subjective Pronouns
A subjective pronoun acts as the subject of a sentence—it performs the action of the verb. The subjective pronouns are he, I, it, she, they, we, and you.
He spends ages looking out the window.
2.Objective Pronouns
An objective pronoun acts as the object of a sentence—it receives the action of the verb. The objective pronouns are her, him, it, me, them, us, and you.
Cousin Eldred gave me a trombone.
3.Possessive Pronouns
A possessive pronoun tells you who owns something. The possessive pronouns are hers, his, its, mine, ours, theirs, and yours.
The red basket is mine.
4.Demonstrative Pronouns
A demonstrative pronoun points out a noun. The demonstrative pronouns are that, these, this, and those.
That is a good idea.
5.Interrogative Pronouns
An interrogative pronoun is used in a question. It helps to ask about something. The interrogative pronouns are what, which, who, whom, and compound words ending in "ever," such as whatever, whichever, whoever, and whomever.
What on earth is that?
6.Indefinite Pronouns
An indefinite pronoun refers to an indefinite, or general, person or thing. Indefinite pronouns include all, any, both, each, everyone, few, many, neither, none, nothing, several, some, and somebody.
Something smells good.
7.Relative Pronouns
A relative pronoun introduces a clause, or part of a sentence, that describes a noun. The relative pronouns are that, which, who,and whom.
You should bring the book that you love most.
8.Reflexive Pronouns
A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of a sentence. The reflexive pronouns are herself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves. Each of these words can also act as an intensive pronoun (see below).
I learned a lot about myself at summer camp. (Myself refers back to I.)
9.Intensive Pronouns
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent (the noun that comes before it). The intensive pronouns are herself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves. Each of these words can also act as a reflective pronoun (see above).
I myself don't like eggs.
sumber: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0885483.html
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