Syntax Flashcards

1
Q

Periodic sentence

A

Phrase/clause followed by main clause

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2
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Convoluted

A

Main, subordinate, main

The pizza boy, no matter how late, expected a tip.

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3
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Centered

A

Main clause In middle.

After digging a large whole, i buried myself, which was a surprisingly difficult thing to do to oneself.

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4
Q

Freight train

A

Independent clauses into sequential statements

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5
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Form follows content

A

Form follows the content.

Reflects the mood

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6
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Loose sentence

A

Main clause followed by subordinate clause

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