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appositives, participle, prepositional, infinitive
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English
9th Grade
09/30/2008

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appositive
Definition
noun next to a noun
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Infinitive
Definition
A verb form that usually begins with the word to and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
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Prepostion
Definition
A word that shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to some other word in the sentence.
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Ideas and Content
Definition
Ideas and Content is wat u have to say.
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Ideas and Content
Definition
Example- Some people think that the cafeteria food is gross. I don't think its that bad I actually like most of the food.
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Voice
Definition
Voice is u coming through your writing.
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Voice
Definition

Example- When i was about eleven years old i went to the Grand Canyon and thought that i was just amazing. The first thing that i said when i say it was "holy cow thats big."

Term
Word Choice
Definition
strong vocabulary.
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Word Choice
Definition
Example- My cat's are just nut's. They spend all day running around and around my house.
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to eat
Definition
Prepositional Phrase
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appostive
Definition
a word or phrase describing a noun
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Participle
Definition
Looks like a verb but is really an adjective
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ideas
Definition
Interesting
Details
Erase details people already know
Avoid general statements
Show, don't tell
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idea
Definition
Iintersting
Details
Excites
A student
Show them, don't tell.
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YES!
Definition
Interjection
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particle verbs
Definition
endings: ing; ed; en
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Participle
Definition
Looks like a verb but is really an adjective
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preposotion
Definition
Starts with a prepositional word and ends with a noun
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prepositional phrase
Definition
looks like a verb but is really an adjective
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appositive
Definition
Example- A cute little girl, Sally decided that she wanted a cherry lollipop.
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over the rainbow What is this?
Definition
prepositional phrases
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appositive
Definition
What is a noun next to a noun?
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sentince fluenci haz..
Definition
sequence ideas
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Appositive
Definition
Tony, the great king, helped his people win the war.
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tony
Definition
in so much pain
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appositive
Definition
Example- An amazing runner, Jill won the race.
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Brandon
Definition
Is sorry to toney.
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Prepostional phrase
Definition
the cat ran around the tree
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Over the vehicle. What is this?
Definition
Prepostional Phrase
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infinitive
Definition
i want to play at my friends house
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In The Jungle what is this?
Definition
Prepostional Phrase
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Prepositional Phrase
Definition
example:of personal courage and cheerfulness
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Voice
Definition
Words in your writing the show what your doing to your reader!
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Prepostional Phrase.
Definition
Ex: Beating them against his knees to clean them.
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Prepositional Phrase
Definition
example: under the spotlight
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Sentence fluency
Definition
Cut the deadwood
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sentence fuency
Definition
cut the deadwood
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sentence fluency
Definition
cut the dead wood
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Appositive
Definition
Rachel, the girl who like to talk, never stops talking
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Sentence fluency
Definition
Make sure each sentence is clear!
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preposition
Definition
Tyler went

to the little boys room.
Term
I want to go TO THE STORE
Definition
prepositional phrase
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One who enjoys having fun, Kelsey smiles and laughs at the chaos in class.
Definition
appositive
Term
Infinitive
Definition
Tyler went
to the mall for shopping.
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sentence fluency
Definition
cut the dead wood
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Joe ate his apple, MUNCHING WITH HIS TEETH and HOLDING THE APPLE with his hand
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Participle Phrase
Term
I heard him scream yelling as though the fight wa slife or death, looking like he could kill, and then walking away defeated. What kind of sentence am I??
Definition
Participle Phrase
Term
The treefrog WAS EATING an INSECT, bititng it TO POISON IT, then sucking out its insides.
Definition
partaciple phrase
Term
The bunny was knawing on the carrot, SCRAPING THEM AGAINST HIS TEETH to break it up, then SHOVING THEM DOWN HIS THROAT.
Definition
Particable phrase
Term
SHOCKED AND SCARED, the cat started to back away from the dog.
Definition
Participle Phrase
Term
I took the lolly pop, licking it ever so slowly as if the taste would vanish, sticking it in my mouth to savor the fruity flavor without over doing it, and cherishing it with all my might.
Definition
Prepostional Phrase
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Participle Phrase
Definition
the cat was waking up now, STRETCHING HIS FORELEGS AND BACK, YAWNING WITH HIS EYES CLOSED TIGHTLY.
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Participle Phrase
Definition
the cat was waking up now, STRETCHING HIS FORELEGS AND BACK, YAWNING WITH HIS EYES CLOSED TIGHTLY.
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Injuried and disoriented, the captain fell into the ocean.
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participle phrase
Term
Happy and Overjoyed he was running to his new car.
Definition
Prepostional Phrase
Term
SHOCKED AND SCARED, the cat started to back away form the dog
Definition
Participle Phrases
Term
I took two puppies, carrying them IN MY ARMS lovingly as though they were babies, sliding them INTO THEIR KENNEL in a mother-like way without waking them, and kissing them with A PECK ON THE HEAD.
Definition
prepositional phrase
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Participle
Definition
Waiting near the bus stop, John noticed that his wallet was missing
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