Grammar Definitions Flashcards
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Simple Sentence
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Containing only one clause
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Compound Sentence
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Contains more than one subject or predicate
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Complex Sentence
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Contains a subordiante clause
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Dependent Clause
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A clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause
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Interjection
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An abrupt remark, especially as an aside or interruption. eg. Wow, oh, ouch
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Article
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Word used to modify a noun. eg. The, a, an
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Preposition
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A word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. eg. of, to, for, with
