Sentences, Phrases, Clauses Flashcards
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What is a simple sentence?
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A sentence with a finite verb and one idea
2
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What is a compound sentence?
A
A sentence joined by a coordinating conjunction
3
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What is a complex sentence?
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A sentence joined by a subordination conjunction
4
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What is a Phrase?
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A group of words without a finite verb (Phrases cannot stand alone)
5
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What is a Clause?
A
A group of words containing a finite verb
6
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What is a Main clause?
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The main part of the sentence (Main clauses can stand alone)
7
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What is a Subordinate clause?
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A clause that cannot stand on it’s own and depends on a main clause.
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