Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Flashcards
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Clause
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Group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate
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Independent Clause
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Group of words that stands alone (complete thought)
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Dependent Clause
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Group of words that contains a subject and predicate but is incomplete
4
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Conjunctions
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Part of speech that joins words, phrases, and clauses
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Coordinating Conjunctions
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Show equality between two independent clauses (FANBOYS)
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Adverbial Conjunctions
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Sometimes used with semi colon;may start, interrupt, or join thoughts
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Make a clause dependent (AWWUUBBIS)
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Simple Sentence
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IC
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Compound Sentence
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IC + IC
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Complex Sentence
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DC + IC
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Compound- Complex Sentence
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IC+ IC+DC
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Phrase
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Group of words that’s missing either a subject or predicate
