TEST: CLEAR CONNECTIONS: A WRITING
WORKSHOP STUDY GUIDE 2023 COMPLETE
dangling modifier
an adjective modifier (usually a phrase or clause) lacking a clear connection to the
element it is intended to modify; often the element is not present in the sentence
indefinite pronoun
a pronoun whose antecedent is nonspecific
gender
categories such as masculine, feminine, and neuter into which words are divided
personal pronoun
one of a class of pronouns used to stand for nouns representing first, second, and third
person
misplaced modifier
a modifier that is not close enough to the word it modifies
number
the form of a word marking singular or plural
intensive pronoun
a self-pronoun which serves to emphasize a preceding noun
reciprocal pronoun
a pronoun communicating mutual relationship or responsibility
elliptical clause
a modifying clause whose subject and/or verb is implied
relative clause
an adjective clause introduced by a pronoun
antecedent
the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers
Has anyone seen the car keys?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: IND
Despite his running into a storm, the hiker arrived home safely.
Noun function: SG
Pronoun class:P
The car tires are flat again? How could this happen?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: DEM
Which of the utensils is best for serving the roast?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: INT
Wally was an all-weather cyclist; even the hot summer never bothered him.
WORKSHOP STUDY GUIDE 2023 COMPLETE
dangling modifier
an adjective modifier (usually a phrase or clause) lacking a clear connection to the
element it is intended to modify; often the element is not present in the sentence
indefinite pronoun
a pronoun whose antecedent is nonspecific
gender
categories such as masculine, feminine, and neuter into which words are divided
personal pronoun
one of a class of pronouns used to stand for nouns representing first, second, and third
person
misplaced modifier
a modifier that is not close enough to the word it modifies
number
the form of a word marking singular or plural
intensive pronoun
a self-pronoun which serves to emphasize a preceding noun
reciprocal pronoun
a pronoun communicating mutual relationship or responsibility
elliptical clause
a modifying clause whose subject and/or verb is implied
relative clause
an adjective clause introduced by a pronoun
antecedent
the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers
Has anyone seen the car keys?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: IND
Despite his running into a storm, the hiker arrived home safely.
Noun function: SG
Pronoun class:P
The car tires are flat again? How could this happen?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: DEM
Which of the utensils is best for serving the roast?
Noun function: S
Pronoun class: INT
Wally was an all-weather cyclist; even the hot summer never bothered him.
