1. Syntax, Capitalization, and Agreement

2. Fill in the blanks in your notes
Fill in the blanks in your notes. The missing words are not bolded, so you will need to read.
Directions

3. Syntax is the way a sentence is arranged so that it makes sense; it’s basically the word order.
A sentence must be arranged in a way that makes sense so that the reader understands the message.
Syntax

4. Pronouns and Antecedents
Pronouns must always have clear antecedents.
Pronoun- a word that replaces a noun (he, it, those)
Antecedent- a word the pronoun replaces (Bob, the cake, the cars)
Sometimes, when we struggle to understand a text, finding the antecedent can help us determine the topic.
Example (label on your paper):
Maria didn’t want to do her homework.
Antecedent Pronoun
Pronouns and Antecedents

5. Pronouns and Antecedents
The antecedent usually comes first, but not always.
Example (label on your paper):
When she is tired, Tianna does not like to talk.
Pronoun Pronoun
Pronouns and Antecedents

6. Capitalization Things that are capitalized Proper nouns (names)
Examples: Ms. Brady, Six Flags
Non-examples: a doctor, spring (seasons are never capitalized)
Titles of People
Examples: Principal Stewart, President Obama
Non-examples the president, the principal
Major Words in Titles of Texts
Examples: The Great Gatsby, Invisible Man
Capitalization

7. Capitalization Things that are capitalized
Days of the week, months, holidays
Examples: Friday, April, Christmas
The first word of a quote when it is a complete sentence
Example: He said, “I wish I had some chips.”
Non-example: He said the book was “quite interesting.”
Capitalization

8. When writing a sentence, be sure that your verb is conjugated correctly.
If the subject is singular, use a singular verb
If the subject is plural, use a plural verb
Agreement

9. Example 1 (label the subject, verb, and number): When Bob and I talk, we talk fast.
(subjects) (verb)
(plural) (plural)
Agreement

10. Be sure your verb is conjugated correctly for the past, present, or future.
For example, if the sentences are about the future, use future tense.
Agreement

11. Agreement Example 1 (label the tenses): Example 2
Next week, I will go to the college of my choice.
(future) (future)
Example 2
I’m not sure why I didn’t do my homework last night.
(past) (past)
Agreement