grammatical terms Flashcards
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clause
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has a subject finite verb two types of clauses: main clauses (independent clauses) Subordinate clause (dependent clause)
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phrase
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is a group of words NOT containing a subject or a finite verb
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subject
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the subject is the topic being talked about or the person or thing doing the action of the verb
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Finite verb
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Has a specific tense and a subject doing the action of the verb
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Coordinating conjunction
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when joined to a sentence they make it a main clause F or A nd N or B ut O r Y et S o
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Subordinating conjunction
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They make clauses dependent so they cannot stand alone
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Non - finite verb
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which does not have a subject or a tense
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Non - finite verb
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which does not have a subject or a tense
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Dependent clause
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It has a subject and a finite verb but does not make sense alone depends on a independent clause to help it make sense
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Independent clause
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It can stand alone and make sense has a subject and a finite verb
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Di
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