Phrases, clauses and sentences Flashcards

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What are the two types of conjunctions?

A

Subordinating and coordinating

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What are conjunctions?

A

Words that join sentences

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3
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What are the coordinating conjunctions?

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For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
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4
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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Because
However
While
Therefore
Although
Whether
i.e. Not FANBOYS
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5
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What types of clauses are there?

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Independent/main clauses and dependant/subordinate clause

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What is the main clause?

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A clause with one finite verb that can stand on its own.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A clause with a finite verb that cannot stand on its own.

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What is a phrase?

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A part of a sentence that does not have a finite verb

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9
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What are the types of sentences?

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Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex

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What does a simple sentence have?

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1 finite verb
No co-ordinating conjunction
No sub ordinating conjunction
1 subject
1 main clause
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What does a compound sentence have?

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2 or more finite verbs
2 main clauses
Co-ordinating conjunction
2 or more simple sentences joined by a co-ordinating conjunction
A semi colon can be used in place of a coordinating conjunction

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What does a complex sentence have?

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2 or more finite verbs
1 main clause
1 subordinating conjunction
1 or more subordinate clauses

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What does a compound-complex sentence have?

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3 or more finite verbs
At least 2 main clauses
At least 1 subordinate clause
At least 1 co-ordinating conjunction or
At least 1 subordinating conjunction
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