Modifiers can be phrases as well, this can really make sentences convoluted. For phrases, commas are frequently used before the modifier and after the modifier so that the modifier doesn’t affect the natural flow of the sentence.
For example:
People, who learn to spell backwards (modifier), have high IQ’s.
Sometimes, but not always (modifier), people go crazy.
The group that wears blue T- shirts on Wednesday (modifier) give lessons on the LSAT.
Big-Foot, which is a 8 foot 5 inch mammal (modifier), roams downtown.
Black (modifier) squirrels that fly (modifier) can eat acorns at record speeds.
I'm confused. This is the first grammar lesson ive gotten so far and in the video it says that this is the last one and refers to a sentence reviewed in a previous lesson. Is this happening to someone else or is it because of my tailored study plan based on my first lsat practice test I submitted and the amount of time I have until my real test day?
The lesson starts with "last piece of jargon" from grammar but this is the first Grammar section following the arguments section. Am I missing something?
“What you’re seeing can happen depending on the study plan type you generated. Different study plans include different subsets of lessons based on your pace and prep timeline, so some of the earlier Grammar lessons from the full lesson library may be skipped in more streamlined plans.
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@JaidaAnderson That's exactly what it is. Probably gonna get applied for splicing complex sentences into more manageable bits for when you're brain is cooked and you need strats for breaking things down rather than trying to wrestle with giant sentences as whole pieces when you're tired. (Alternative: Don't get tired ;) )
With the subject-noun modification example, "Fat cats trained by Parisian divas sing lullabies." It says we cut down into a subset of fat cats, which is those trained by Parisian divas. But wouldn't it be cutting down into two subsets? Like this:
cats
fat cats
fat cats trained by divas
fat cats trained by Parisian divas
I'm not sure if this matters or makes sense, it's just something my mind is a bit stuck on. Thank you! #help (Added by admin)
from my understanding, all sentences will contain a clause, but a clause does not necessarily constitute a sentence. for example, (she ran) is a clause and a sentence. However, (When she ran) is a clause but not a sentence, it does not express a complete thought.
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oh to be a parisian diva-trained fat cat
XD
Learning more about grammar than I have in three years of an English degree
Example: Students love coffee
adding a modifier: College students love coffee
Adding more modifiers: College students majoring in communication love coffee
College students love high-priced, burnt coffee.
7Sage LSAT students*
clause: Lawyers argue cases.
modifiers: Senior lawyers from top law firms argue cases.
My practice to make sure I'm understanding the material:
Cee enthusiastically studies LSAT Foundations from 7Sage
Subject: Cee
Predicate: Studies (verb) + Foundations (noun/object}
Subject + Predicate: Cee studies Foundations
Modifiers: enthusiastically; LSAT; from 7Sage
Feel free to correct me in the comments :)
Modifiers can be phrases as well, this can really make sentences convoluted. For phrases, commas are frequently used before the modifier and after the modifier so that the modifier doesn’t affect the natural flow of the sentence.
For example:
People, who learn to spell backwards (modifier), have high IQ’s.
Sometimes, but not always (modifier), people go crazy.
The group that wears blue T- shirts on Wednesday (modifier) give lessons on the LSAT.
Big-Foot, which is a 8 foot 5 inch mammal (modifier), roams downtown.
Black (modifier) squirrels that fly (modifier) can eat acorns at record speeds.
we've lost the plot LOL
INTRODUCING MODIFIERS IN THE SUBJECT:
The Modifier is a part of the clause. Modifiers (modify/enhance) the subject.
Example: Tough men trained in the police academy fight criminals.
Tough (modifier) -> men (subject)
isnt the subset fat just an adjective?
The monkeys were sick.
Subject: The monkeys
Predicate: (were/to be) Sick
Modify: The green monkeys in Elphaba's army were sick.
Clause: Toddlers eat ramen
Modifiers: Tall toddlers with working moms eat ramen
I'm confused. This is the first grammar lesson ive gotten so far and in the video it says that this is the last one and refers to a sentence reviewed in a previous lesson. Is this happening to someone else or is it because of my tailored study plan based on my first lsat practice test I submitted and the amount of time I have until my real test day?
@NicoleCosta its bc of the study plan bc me too lol
So modifiers add more specific detail to a sentence. Is that the whole point?
Modifiers cut into subjects. Think of modifiers as subsets (categories) of subjects.
Some swords sharpened by magicians cut through steel.
Some (modifier) swords (subject) sharpened by magicians (modifier) cut (verb) through steel (object).
Fat cats trained by J.Y. sing LSAT lullabies
The lesson starts with "last piece of jargon" from grammar but this is the first Grammar section following the arguments section. Am I missing something?
@NathanHays totally wondering same as I start to watch....?
@EricPreneta Got a response:
“What you’re seeing can happen depending on the study plan type you generated. Different study plans include different subsets of lessons based on your pace and prep timeline, so some of the earlier Grammar lessons from the full lesson library may be skipped in more streamlined plans.
If your schedule allows for it, you’re welcome to switch to a different study plan type (such as Balanced or Comprehensive), which includes additional lessons from the lesson library. You can make that change anytime in your Study Plan settings.
You’re also welcome to complete additional lessons directly from the Lesson Library if you have time and there are topics you’d like to review more thoroughly.”
Is this not just basic english/grammar rules or am i crazy?
@JaidaAnderson That's exactly what it is. Probably gonna get applied for splicing complex sentences into more manageable bits for when you're brain is cooked and you need strats for breaking things down rather than trying to wrestle with giant sentences as whole pieces when you're tired. (Alternative: Don't get tired ;) )
Fat cats that have orange fur eat lasagna
With the subject-noun modification example, "Fat cats trained by Parisian divas sing lullabies." It says we cut down into a subset of fat cats, which is those trained by Parisian divas. But wouldn't it be cutting down into two subsets? Like this:
cats
fat cats
fat cats trained by divas
fat cats trained by Parisian divas
I'm not sure if this matters or makes sense, it's just something my mind is a bit stuck on. Thank you! #help (Added by admin)
JY must be a huge cat person lmfao
Fat Parisian divas trained by cats sing lullabies.
C'est la meow.
nouns in the subject can be modified.
think about the modification in terms of cutting down subsets
Disgruntled Bankers that haven't ate speak riddles.
Subject: Disgruntled Bankers that haven't ate // Predicate: speak (verb) riddles (object).
For the Subject,
The noun is Bankers, with the addition of modifiers: Disgruntled & haven't ate.
The modifier, "haven't ate", includes a verb: have. Thus, the subject = noun + verb
The subject is a subset of Bankers, that of Bankers who are both disgruntled and haven't ate.
Just trying to wrap my head around these concepts. Are all clauses sentences and all sentences are clauses? #help
from my understanding, all sentences will contain a clause, but a clause does not necessarily constitute a sentence. for example, (she ran) is a clause and a sentence. However, (When she ran) is a clause but not a sentence, it does not express a complete thought.
genius!!! Thank you !
Example:
Dogs lay eggs
Goofy dogs lay eggs
Goofy dogs trained by Norwegian acrobats lay eggs