Grammar

Question 1

Writing conventions

Answer 1

Basic rules of written language (grammar, spelling, etc)

Question 2

Pronoun

Answer 2

Replaces a noun - she, he, it

Question 3

Complex sentence

Answer 3

Independent clause + dependent clause.

Ex. Since you’re going to the store, can you buy some milk

Question 4

Compound sentence

Answer 4

2 independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction.

Ex. Dogs are mammals, but lizards are reptiles.

Question 5

Verb

Answer 5

Action word

Question 6

Compound-complex sentence

Answer 6

2 independent clauses & at least one dependent clause

Question 7

Noun

Answer 7

Person place or thing

Question 8

Simple sentence

Answer 8

Contains one subject one verb or one independent clause.

Ex. The water is blue.

Question 9

Syntax

Answer 9

Rules of words to make phrases clauses or sentences

Question 10

Subordinating conjunction

Answer 10

Connection used at the beginning of a subordinating clause.

Because, although etc

Question 11

Preposition

Answer 11

Shows location

Ex. Above, behind

Question 12

Conjunction

Answer 12

Connects two clauses

Ex. And, but, so, because

Question 13

Modal

Answer 13

Verb to indicate modality (the degree to which an observation is possible):

Ability, likelihood, permission, can, could, may, should, might, must, have, to

Question 14

Adverb

Answer 14

Describes a verb

Question 15

Interjection

Answer 15

Conveys strong emotion

Ex.
Wow!

Question 16

Adjective

Answer 16

Describes a noun

Question 17

Relative clause

Answer 17

Attached to antecedent by a relative pronoun (who, which, that)

It modifies, adapts, or describes nouns/pronouns

Always dependent

Question 18

Adverb clause

Answer 18

A dependent clause that functions as an adverb

The entire clause modifies the verb

My sister, when she is angry, will turn red in the face.

Adverb clause: when she is angry

Question 19

Noun clause

Answer 19

A dependent clause that acts as a noun

Contain a subject and a verb

Question 20

Verb clause

Answer 20

Independent clause that performs a verbal function.

Contains a subject and predicate

Question 21

Adjectival clause

Answer 21

Also called a relative clause.

An adjective clause (also called relative clause) is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It tells which one or what kind. Adjective clauses almost always come right after the nouns they modify.

Question 22

Split infinitives

Answer 22

Happen when you put an adverb between to and a verb

Ex. You have to really watch him.

Question 23

Misplaced modifier

Answer 23

word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes.

separation causes sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.

Ex. On the way home Jan found a gold mans watch.

Gold is misplaced

On the way home Jan found a mans gold watch.

Gold modifies watch

Question 24

Parallel structure

Answer 24

repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making each compared item or idea in your sentence follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction.

We wanted to cook and to go swimming. (Not parallel)

We wanted to cook and to swim. (Parallel)

Question 25

Subordinate clause

Answer 25

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Compliments the main clauSe.

Has a subject and a verb.

Ex. If you win the award. (Subj. = you, verb = win)

Question 26

Independent clause

Answer 26

Can stand on its own as a simple sentence.

Contains subject and predicate, makes sense alone.

Ex. I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.