sentence structure/grammar terms Flashcards
A group of related words that has both a subject and a verb
Clause
This kind of clause presents a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence
Independent Clause
This kind of clause does not present a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence
Dependent Clause
This kind of clause depends on being connected to an independent clause to make sense
Dependent Clause
This kind of clause begins with either a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun
Dependent Clause
A group of related words that lacks either a subject or a predicate (or both)
Phrase
Sentence consisting of one independent clause.
Simple Sentence
Sentence made up of two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, for, but, or so, nor and yet) or by a semicolon.
Compound Sentence
Sentence made by joining an dependent clause to an independent clause. May contain a relative pronoun (that, which, who) and may also contain a subordinating conjunction (after, although, because, before, until, when, while)
Complex sentence.
A sentence having two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Compound-complex sentence
Type of conjunction that connects a word to a word, a phrase to a phrase, or a clause to a clause.
Coordinating conjunction
Type of conjunction used in pairs.
Correlative conjunction
A word or group of words that connects two clauses that are not equally important
Subordinating conjunction
This type of conjunction begins a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause to make a complex sentence. ie . Fuel-cell engines are unusual because they don’t have moving parts.
Subordinating conjunction
A group of words with a capital letter at the beginning and punctuation such as a period, exclamation point, question mark at the end and it does not contain an independent clause. Does not express a complete thought.
Fragment
A sentence containing two or more clauses not separated by the correct punctuation
Run-on sentence
A type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma.
Comma Splice
A type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are incorrectly joined together with no punctuation.
Fused sentence
tell what part of sentence this is.. a whole chain of plants and animals is affected
Clause
tell what part of sentence this is… The ancient oak tree may be cut down.
Independent clause
tell what part of sentence this is … If this ancient oak tree is cut down, it could affect more than 200 different species of animals! < I am referring to the first part before the comma>
Dependent(Subordinate) clause. It begins with the subordinating conjunction “if” so it cannot stand alone.
What part of a sentence is this?? guards the house
or another example the ancient oak tree
Phrase. The first phrase lacks a subject, the second one lacks a predicate.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Icebergs are a hazard to shipping?
Simple sentence .
It has a single subject with a single predicate. It is one independent clause
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Usually ships avoid icebergs but sometimes collide with one.
Simple sentence.
It has a single subject and compound predicate.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? “Growlers” and “bergy bits” are two names for small Arctic icebergs.
Simple sentence.
It has a compound subject and single predicate.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? A manta ray is one of the gentlest creatures in the sea; for many years, the manta ray was known as a “devil fish”
Compound.
Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Lillie happily ate the chocolate chip ice cream cone, but she really prefers to eat rainbow sherbet ice cream.
Compound.
Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Although Alvin was well qualified for the job, Susan was hired as the vice-president for quality control.
Complex.
A dependent clause (beginning with Although) was joined to an independent clause with a comma.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Jared was the speaker for the group that did an outstanding job on their presentation.
Complex.
An independent clause was joined to a dependent clause that contained the relative pronoun that.
What kind of sentence is this, simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? The lightning flashed and the rain fell as he entered the house.
Compound-Complex.
It has two independent clauses and is joined to the dependent clause by the coordinating conjunction as.
Type of conjunction? And, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
Coordinating conjunction.
Type of conjunction? either, or neither, nor not only, but also both, and whether, or as, so
Correlative conjunctions
Type of conjunction? after, although, as, as if, as long as, as though, because, before, if in order that, provided that, since, so, so that, that, though, till, unless, until, when, where, whereas, while.
Subordinating conjunctions.
This passage contains examples of what?? When baby lobsters are 15 days old. They live within three feet of the surface of the ocean. Called “bugs” during this stage.
Sentence FRAGMENTS
This passage contains examples of what??
The first thing Mrs. Washington makes Roger do is wash his face then she says she will make him supper. No one at his house cooks for him he hasn’t eaten for three days. Roger is grateful for Mrs. Washington’s help he doesn’t know how to thank her.
Run-on sentences
Which type of run on sentence is in this passage? Manta rays do not have a stinging barb they do not have sharp teeth.
Fused Sentence.
Which type of run on sentence is in this passage?
Fanning the slice of pizza with her napkin, Jolene waited for it to cool, she had already burned the roof of her mouth with fried cheese sticks.
Comma Splice.
