When you have finished Section 6.1, you will be able to:
- Describe the three types of conjunctions and give examples of the use of each type.
- Identify the pitfalls in the use of conjunctions and explain how to avoid those pitfalls.
- Discuss ways of ensuring parallel structure with coordinating and correlative conjunctions.
When you have finished Section 6.2, you will be able to:
- State the function of prepositions.
- Explain why certain prepositions are used with certain words even though no rule is involved.
- Identify several pitfalls in the use of prepositions and cite the rules for avoiding those pitfalls.
When you have finished Section 6.3, you will be able to:
- Define adjectives.
- Identify and describe the various types of adjectives.
- Explain how to form the comparative and superlative forms of descriptive adjectives.
- Describe situations in which compound adjectives are and are not hyphenated.
When you have finished Section 6.4, you will be able to:
- Discuss the ways in which adverbs are like adjectives and how they differ.
- Explain how to identify the comparative and superlative forms of one-syllable adverbs and of adverbs ending in ly.
- Name at least six conjunctive adverbs and six subordinating conjunctions and tell how each is used.
- Discuss several pitfalls of adverb use and ways to avoid them.
- Explain how recognizing linking verbs can help eliminate adjective and adverb confusion.
