Sentences, phrases and clauses Flashcards
What are finite verbs
Finite verb forms show tense, person and number
What are examples of finite verbs
The go, goes and went in
I went
You go
She goes
What are non-finite verbs
Non-finite verb forms do not show tense, person or number
What are some examples of non-finite verbs
Going, gone
What is a phrase
Has no verb and no subject (eg. inside the house)
What is a clause
Has a verb and subject (eg. I walk)
What is a main clause
A main clause acts as a complete sentence (eg. The dog is my friend)
What is a subordinate clause
A subordinate clause cannot stand on its own — its not a full sentence. It needs another clause to complete its meaning. A subordinating clause will often begin with a conjunction which is not fanboys. (Eg. After the boy went to to school.)
What does fanboys stand for
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What are the different types of sentences
Simple, compound and complex sentences.
What is a simple sentence
Has only one clause/ one idea (eg. I went to school)
What is a compound sentence
Two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction (eg. I went swimming and then i slept)
What is a complex sentence
Contains main and a subordinate clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction
