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tirade

tirade. Came from Latin word [tirare] “to draw” [tai ràyd, tī ráyd] Noun, plural –tirades a long angry speech, usually of criticism or denunciation People became impatient with his tirades. abnegate. Came from Latin word [ abnegare ] “refuse”, “reject” [ábnə geyt]

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  1. tirade • Came from Latin word [tirare] “to draw” • [tai ràyd, tī ráyd] • Noun, plural –tirades • a long angry speech, usually of criticism or denunciation • People became impatient with his tirades

  2. abnegate • Came from Latin word [abnegare] “refuse”, “reject” • [ábnə geyt] • Verb conjugation- abnegates, abnegating, abnegated • To give up or renounce something • There has been a debate whether or not Rizal abnegated masonry.

  3. PRONOUN • Came from Latin [pro+nomen] • “something in place of a name” • Is a word that replaces, substitutes and takes the place of a noun

  4. ANTECEDENT • Came from Latin [antecedere] • “to go before or give way” • Is the noun being replaced, substituted and taken place by a pronoun

  5. Pronouns

  6. KINDS OF PRONOUNS

  7. Personal Pronouns

  8. Illustrative Examples • The people have given their verdict. • The man lost his arm in an accident. • His dog accidentally bite its tail.

  9. Relative Pronouns • Are pronouns that serve both as pronouns and as connectives • Relative pronoun connects dependent clauses with the main clauses by referring directly to the antecedent.

  10. Illustration We admire the manwhois honest and industrious. Main clause Relative pronoun Dependent clause Tony picked the pursethatwas left in the park.

  11. The Relative Pronouns

  12. Illustrative Examples • Products which are produced in the Philippines can compete internationally. • Flea market vendors whose goods were confiscated get them back yesterday. • A city that is clean is a walkable city.

  13. Indefinite Pronoun • Pronouns that point out less specific antecedents. • Their opposites are the Demonstrative Pronouns which point out more specific antecedents.

  14. Uses of Indefinite Pronouns AS A PRONOUN AS AN ADJECTIVE Each one has his own likes and dislikes. Some people are born leaders of men. Sorry, I can’t spare any money for you. Neither one of you is right. I shall take both tickets. • Eachhas its own likes and dislikes. • Someare born leaders of men. • Sorry, I can’t spare any for you. • Neither is right between these choices. • I shall take both.

  15. Common Indefinite Pronouns

  16. Illustrative Examples • Everyone in the class is quiet. • Doesanyone want to come? • Few notebooks were submitted. • Areboth of them in the tennis tournament? • Some of the trees were cut. • Some of the butter is melted.

  17. Intensive-Reflexive Pronouns • Intensive Pronouns are pronouns that merely adds emphasis to the antecedent it substituted • Reflexive Pronouns are pronouns used to show that the doer of an action is also the receiver (object) of that action.

  18. Intensive Pronouns • I myself will do it. • The captain himself steered the boat. • The boys did the work themselves. • The judge himself asked the witness some vital questions.

  19. Reflexive Pronouns • The demented woman killed herself. • The little boy accidentally hurt himself. • You are jeopardizing yourself. • The guard left the prisoners to themselves.

  20. Demonstrative Pronouns • Came from Latin word [demonstro] - “to point out” • These are pronouns which stand specifically for a person, place, thing, idea or event singled out.

  21. The demonstrative pronouns • This is the place where I lost my wallet. • These plants are somewhat poisonous. • That region is a protected area. • Those students are late.

  22. Interrogative Pronouns • These are pronouns which introduces a questions. WH AT? O? ERE? EN? Y?

  23. Illustrative Examples • What will help solve the ills of society? • Who invented the stapler? • Where did you put my things? • When will be the next solar solstice? • Why are you late?

  24. In terms of number: • The pronoun and its antecedent must agree in number. • Thisgirl loves her work, but theseboys loathe their job. • A tree shook its twigs as the birds flapped their wings. • Many have mailed their applications.

  25. In terms of gender: • The pronoun must agree with the antecedent it replaced. • Marlon was requested to bring his chair. • Susanna agreed to have her records reviewed. • That hamster managed to get out from its cage

  26. In terms of gender: • If two antecedents differ in gender, better use masculine HIS. • Everyone is requested to bring his chair. • Every girl and boy must do his assignment.

  27. In terms of gender: • Ships, airplane, countries and schools are considered feminine in gender. • TIP will keep in touch with her alumni. • The Philippines can take pride of her brave heroes. • The Titanic sank during her maiden voyage.

  28. Cases of Pronouns • Just like nouns, pronouns have three cases namely: • Nominative Case • Objective Case • Possessive Case

  29. Nominative Case • A pronoun is in nominative case when it acts as: • Subject of the Verb. • Predicate Nominative • Appositive of the subject • Vocative/Direct Address • Nominative of Exclamation

  30. Subject of the verb • They nominated Vincent. • We finally granted their request. • She and her sister are planning a surprise party.

  31. Predicate Nominative • The architect of that mansion is she. • The advocates of this program are they. • It was I. It wasn’t they.

  32. Appositive of the subject of the verb • Two students, he and I, will receive awards for good behavior. • We girls must be modest and dignified in our ways. • The class valedictorians are two boys, Jerry and I.

  33. Vocative/Direct Address • “You, Nilo, where is your term paper?”

  34. Nominative of Exclamation • “Unhappy you!” • “Lucky me!”

  35. Objective Case • A pronoun is in Objective Case when used as: • Direct Object • Indirect Object • Object of Preposition • Subject of the Infinitive • Object of an Infinitive

  36. Direct Object • Mother summoned Mark and me. • Mrs. Benzon invited the pupils and us. • Todd punched the bystander and him.

  37. Indirect Object • The chef served Allan and me a sumptuous dinner. • A mailman handed Rachel and him a heavy package. • Annie sold May and us some medicine.

  38. Object of the Preposition • The teacher complains that his students have never reported to him. • Without them, this project would have never been completed. • The team members discussed their plans with coach and me.

  39. Subject of the Infinitive • Rex asked her to deliver the message. • Mercy required her pupils and me to report to school on Saturdays. • Would you like them to sing for you?

  40. Object of an Infinitive • We found the culprit to be him. • The carpenter offered to help us. • Manny managed to fetch her.

  41. Possessive Case • The possessive case is used to show possession. • Possessive pronouns followed by nouns are also called possessive adjectives.

  42. Examples • Their car is in the repair shop. • Of course, the enemy would not divulge his secret weapon. • Those books are hers.

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