Conditional
SOULS
dead
CLAUSES
empezar
continuar
continuar
continuar
continuar
Phrases to limit overgeneralization
Summary-response phrases
Past unrealconditionals
Non-identifying relative clauses
Non-identifying relative clauses
Concept
Considerations
Words & phrases
It constructions
More phrases
Phrases to limit overgeneralization
Past unreal conditionals
Concept
More considerations
Considerations
Common summary-response phrases in writing
Common phrases
Notes
finish
López Corral Danna Berenice
English IV X01
Non-identifying relative clauses
These are clauses that are part of larger sentences, providing additional information about a noun phrase. They are often used to describe a proper noun, and it serves as a source for adding credibility to the expert. They begin with relative pronouns: Commas are used before and after these clauses. Ex: Miguel travels to the Land of the Dead.
who, which, whose, or whom.
, who dreams about becoming a musician,
Consider...
1. The non-identifying relative clause can be omitted and the sentence still making sense.2. These clauses are more common in writing than speaking. 3. Do use or the relative pronoun in a non-identifying relative clause. 4. can be used as a short way to add more information.
NOT
OMIT
THAT
The Rivera family forbid music in their home.
, who make beautiful shoes,
Appositives
Words and phrases
To indicate something is possible but not certain, or to indicate something may not be true always.
Seem Appear Tend Be likely+infinitive
Miguel seems to struggle with his family's rules. The spirits in the Land of the Dead appear to celebrate joyfully. Ernesto de la Cruz tends to hide his secrets behind his charming smile.
Mama Coco is likely to recall memories from her childhood when looking at pictures.
It constructions
Use these expressions when you believe something, but you do not have strong evidence.
It seems that It appears that
the Land of the Dead is full of color and music.
the Day of the Dead brings families together.
More phrases
To express limits on your general claims
families build altars to honor their ancestors. families gather to cemeteries to spend time with their loved ones. historians, music and dance play an important role in celebrations.
In most cases, mainly Typically, According to
The Day of the Dead is observed in Mexico.
Past unreal conditional
Sentences used to describe hypothetical situations/ untrue or unreal situations in the past, and add the consequences of the situations.
Add comma when the
if clause comes first.
if clause (past perfect) + main clause
would/could/might+ have + past participle
subject +had + verb past participle
If Miguel had not broken the rules,
he would not have
met his uncle Hector.
Considerations
The if clause gives the untrue condition in the past.
If Dante had warned Miguel,
The main clause expresses the imaginary past result.
the boy might have avoided danger.
- Would have expresses a more certain past result.
- Could have and might have express less certain results.
More uses
To express regrets about past situations/actions.
If I had seen another movie, I would not have been emotional right now.
To express an imaginary present result.
would/could/might + verb in base form
If Hector had not written "Remember me", people would not sing it nowadays.
Common phrases
subject + verb combinations
The article +
say, state, note, describe, mentionquote, report...
The author +
claim, explain, call, say, write, argue,cite, establish, start...
Ex: The author explains the importance of remembering our ancestors.
Do NOT use believe or think.
Notes:
subject + verb combinations
Usually in present form, but also simple past or present perfect.
The author explains The author explained The author has explained
that Coco honors family.
that trust actually matters.
that forgiveness heals.
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Transcript
Conditional
SOULS
dead
CLAUSES
empezar
continuar
continuar
continuar
continuar
Phrases to limit overgeneralization
Summary-response phrases
Past unrealconditionals
Non-identifying relative clauses
Non-identifying relative clauses
Concept
Considerations
Words & phrases
It constructions
More phrases
Phrases to limit overgeneralization
Past unreal conditionals
Concept
More considerations
Considerations
Common summary-response phrases in writing
Common phrases
Notes
finish
López Corral Danna Berenice
English IV X01
Non-identifying relative clauses
These are clauses that are part of larger sentences, providing additional information about a noun phrase. They are often used to describe a proper noun, and it serves as a source for adding credibility to the expert. They begin with relative pronouns: Commas are used before and after these clauses. Ex: Miguel travels to the Land of the Dead.
who, which, whose, or whom.
, who dreams about becoming a musician,
Consider...
1. The non-identifying relative clause can be omitted and the sentence still making sense.2. These clauses are more common in writing than speaking. 3. Do use or the relative pronoun in a non-identifying relative clause. 4. can be used as a short way to add more information.
NOT
OMIT
THAT
The Rivera family forbid music in their home.
, who make beautiful shoes,
Appositives
Words and phrases
To indicate something is possible but not certain, or to indicate something may not be true always.
Seem Appear Tend Be likely+infinitive
Miguel seems to struggle with his family's rules. The spirits in the Land of the Dead appear to celebrate joyfully. Ernesto de la Cruz tends to hide his secrets behind his charming smile.
Mama Coco is likely to recall memories from her childhood when looking at pictures.
It constructions
Use these expressions when you believe something, but you do not have strong evidence.
It seems that It appears that
the Land of the Dead is full of color and music.
the Day of the Dead brings families together.
More phrases
To express limits on your general claims
families build altars to honor their ancestors. families gather to cemeteries to spend time with their loved ones. historians, music and dance play an important role in celebrations.
In most cases, mainly Typically, According to
The Day of the Dead is observed in Mexico.
Past unreal conditional
Sentences used to describe hypothetical situations/ untrue or unreal situations in the past, and add the consequences of the situations.
Add comma when the
if clause comes first.
if clause (past perfect) + main clause
would/could/might+ have + past participle
subject +had + verb past participle
If Miguel had not broken the rules,
he would not have
met his uncle Hector.
Considerations
The if clause gives the untrue condition in the past.
If Dante had warned Miguel,
The main clause expresses the imaginary past result.
the boy might have avoided danger.
More uses
To express regrets about past situations/actions.
If I had seen another movie, I would not have been emotional right now.
To express an imaginary present result.
would/could/might + verb in base form
If Hector had not written "Remember me", people would not sing it nowadays.
Common phrases
subject + verb combinations
The article +
say, state, note, describe, mentionquote, report...
The author +
claim, explain, call, say, write, argue,cite, establish, start...
Ex: The author explains the importance of remembering our ancestors.
Do NOT use believe or think.
Notes:
subject + verb combinations
Usually in present form, but also simple past or present perfect.
The author explains The author explained The author has explained
that Coco honors family.
that trust actually matters.
that forgiveness heals.