grammar
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
"main idea" of a sentence or paragraph
the author's attitude
rules for a language - structure of words, sentences
clause
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
a clause that is not a complete thought
the "main idea" of a sentence; a subject, predicate, etc
independent clause
a clause that is not a complete thought
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
dependent (subordinate) clause
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
a clause that is not a complete thought
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
compound sentence
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
the "main idea" of a sentence
complex sentence
a clause that can stand on its own as a complete thought
a clause that is not a complete thought
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
subordinating conjunctions
(AAAWWUBBIS) - begin dependent clauses
(FANBOYS) joins compound sentences
2 or more independent clauses joined by and, but, or
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
coordinating conjunctions
FANBOYS - words like "and," "but," and "so" -compound sent.
a clause that is not a complete thought
(AAAWWUBBIS) begin dependent clauses
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
modifier
a word or group of words that provides description
a group of words in a sentence that is unnecessary
Elaborate or expand
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
appositive phrase
a group of words in a sentence that is unnecessary
A summary based on evidence or facts
A struggle between opposing forces
countering of anticipated arguments
verb tense
a verb ending with "ing" - used as a noun
to+ a verb
a verb ending in "ing," "ed," - used as an adjective
tells the time of the action (past, present, future)
verbals
a verb ending in "ing," "ed," - used as an adjective
to + a verb
a verb ending in "ing" that is used as a noun
words that appear to be verbs but are acting as other parts
gerund
a verb ending in "ing" that is used as a noun
to + a verb
a verb ending in "ing," "ed," - used as an adjective
words that appear to be verbs but are acting as other parts
infinitive
a verb ending in "ing" that is used as a noun
to + a verb - I like to play football.
words that appear to be verbs but are acting as other parts
a verb ending in "ing," "ed," used as an adjective
participle
words that appear to be verbs but are acting as other parts
to + a verb
a verb ending in "ing," "ed," or 'en" - used as an adjective
a verb ending in "ing" that is used as a noun
ellipsis
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word
A punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a sudden break
three periods (...) indicating the omission of words
a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause
