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Expert: Jerry Leone
Date: 5/12/2008
Subject: English 111
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QUESTION: In this sentence---"All of the reports except one were completed." I need to know the subject and what does the word except play in the sentence? prep presitonal phrase or predicate noun I need to know what does the word except title is> thank you
ANSWER: Debbie,
Try this:
All - subject
of - preposition
the - adjective modifying reports
reports - object of the preposition of
except - preposition
one - object of preposition except
were completed - main verb
Jerry Leone
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QUESTION: I have some new questions for you. In my assignment I have to idenfiies groups of words.such as adfective clause ,adverb clause, noun clauses, gerund phrase, infinitive phrase, participial phrase, prepositional . These are some of theme
1. (Send) the spoken message (that you intend) you intend by using a good speaking voice.
2. rate is the speed at which you (say) your words.
3. (Varying your rate)hepla to maintain audience interest.
4. ( Although this is your first formal presentation,) you have worked hard.
5. I am sure (that you will do a great job!)
The words in parenthisis are the words I am having trouble with identifying what part they play in the sentence
Answer
Debbie,
1. Send - verb with you implied. That you intend is an adjective modifying message.
2. Say is the predicate of the adjective clause.
3. Varying is a gerund (verbal noun) which is the subject of the sentence.
4. Dependent or subordinate clause
5. Subordinate clause
Jerry Leone
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