garmmer Flashcards
What is an independent Clauses
Contains a subject and verb and is complement and can stand on its own
What is a Dependent Clause
Definition: A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Example: “Because it was raining.”
Simple Sentence:
Definition: A sentence that consists of only one independent clause.
Example: “He ran to catch the bus.”
Compound Sentence:
Definition: A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
Example: “I went to the store, and she stayed home.”
Complex Sentence:
Definition: A sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Example: “Although she was tired, she continued working.”
Compound-Complex Sentence:
Definition: A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Example: “I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk because I was in a hurry.”
Compound Sentences Coordinator:
Definition: A word used to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence. FanBoys
Example: Fan Boys means For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Conjunctive Adverb:
Definition: An adverb that connects two independent clauses or sentences and shows the relationship between them.
Example: “however,” “therefore,” “in addition.” (semicolon + conjunctive adverb + comma ) “He worked very hard; as a result, he suffered a burnout.”
List of Conjunctive Adverbs:
however
therefore
furthermore
moreover
nevertheless
consequently
meanwhile
similarly
on the other hand
Compound Sentences Semicolon:
Definition: A punctuation mark (;) used to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Example: “I love to swim; it helps me relax.”
Complex Sentences Noun Clause:
Complex Sentences Noun Clause:
Definition: A dependent clause that functions as a noun within a complex sentence.
Example: “I wonder if she will come.”
Adverb Clause:
Adverb Clause:
Definition: A dependent clause that functions as an adverb within a sentence.
Example: “Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.”
Adjective Clause:
Definition: A dependent clause that functions as an adjective within a sentence.
Example: “The car that is parked outside is mine.”
Parallelism Grammar:
Definition: The use of consistent grammatical structures within a sentence or paragraph.
Sentence Fragments:
Definition: Incomplete sentences that lack a subject, predicate, or complete thought.
Example: “Running in the park.”
Choppy Sentences:
Definition: Sentences that are too short and lack flow or variety.
Example: “I woke up. I got dressed. I ate breakfast.”
Run-on Sentences:
Definition: Two or more independent clauses joined together without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
Example: “She went to the store I stayed home.”
Comma Splice:
Definition: Two independent clauses joined together with only a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.
Example: “She went to the store, I stayed home.”
Stingy Sentence:
Stingy Sentence:
Definition: A sentence that lacks detail and is brief to the point of being uninformative.
Example: “It rained.”
Independent Noun Clauses:
Definition: Noun clauses that can function as independent clauses in a sentence.
Example: “What she said surprised me.”
Subjunctive Noun Clauses:
Definition: Noun clauses that express a hypothetical or unreal situation.
Example: “If I were you, I would go.”
Whether or If Noun Clauses:
Definition: Noun clauses that introduce choices or options.
Example: “Whether we go or stay is up to you.”