understanding sentence structure Flashcards
What is the subject in a sentence?
The person or thing being discussed, described, or dealt with.
Define predicate in relation to a sentence.
The part of a sentence that contains a verb and states something about the subject.
What is a clause?
A group of words.
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can stand on its own.
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that cannot stand on its own.
What are conjunctions?
Words or phrases that connect two or more clauses.
List the coordinating conjunctions.
- for
- and
- nor
- but
- or
- yet
- so
What are correlative conjunctions?
Conjunctions that always go in pairs.
Provide examples of correlative conjunctions.
- either..or
- neither..or
- whether..or
- such..that
- both..and
- not only..but also
What are subordinate conjunctions?
Longer and more complex conjunctions than coordinating and correlative conjunctions.
Give examples of subordinate conjunctions.
- although
- after
- because
- furthermore
- even though
What is a relative pronoun?
Used to supplement information, acting as subjects or referring back to a noun.
List examples of relative pronouns.
- who
- whose
- which
- where
- that
- when
- why
- how
- whomever
- whoever
How can sentences be categorized according to their purpose?
- declarative: ends with a period (.)
- interrogative: asks a question (?)
- imperative: an order (.)
- exclamatory: strong emotions (!)
What constitutes a simple sentence?
Has a subject and a predicate, and has an independent clause.
