Unit 3: My Perspectives Vocabulary Flashcard (31-43)

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In a manner that shows worry or fear.

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nervously

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A group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or a compound sentence.

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clause

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With the belief that one will succeed.

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confidently

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Consists of one independent clause.

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simple sentence

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Consists of two or more independent clauses. The clauses are joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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compound sentence

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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complex sentence

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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conjunction

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A sentence that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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independent clause

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A sentence that cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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dependent clause

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The main idea or point of a text, often expressed in a single sentence.

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thesis statement