english language basics Flashcards
what are the functions of the comma
-separates items in a list
-after adding extra information
-separates phrases and clauses
-used before direct speech
function of the semi colon
-separates independent clauses
function of brackets
-extra information
function of the apostrophe
-possession/ownership
-contraction (shortens the word)
function of the hyphen
-compound words
function of a dash
-extra information
-indicate an explanation
-a list will follow
function of a colon
-an explanation
-a list
what’s a finite verb
-has a subject and a tense
what is a phrase
group of words that do NOT contain a finite verb
what is a clause
group of words that contains finite verbs
what are the two types of clauses
independent clause
dependant clause
what is a conjunction
words that are used to join clauses
what are co-ordination conjunctions
FANBOYS
what are sub ordinating conjunctions
any conjunctions excluding FANBOYS
describe the simple sentence type
has 1 independent clause
what is a complex sentence
1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause linked by a SUB ORDINATING conjunction
what is a compound sentence
2 independent clauses joined by a CO-ORDINATING conjunction
two types of register
formal and informal
what’s tone
attitude or emotion
what is mood
general feeling the writer creates
what is atmosphere
the vibe created
active voice
starts with the subject
passive voice
starts with the object
what are modal verbs
auxiliary verbs that expresses ability, possibility, necessity or obligation
-must, shall, will, should, would, can, could, may, might
