What is an appositive phrase?

An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun.

An adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating circumstances such as time, place, manner, or degree.

How is "of cookies" functioning in the sentence: The box of cookies is under the table?

Prepositional phrase modifying box

In grammar, what does "modify" mean?

To enhance or describe the meaning of a word or phrase.

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

A participle is a verb form used as an adjective.

What is an infinitive?

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to'.

What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in a sentence.

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun.

A word or phrase that a pronoun refers to.

What is an adjective?

A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

What does FANBOYS mean?

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

What is a helping verb?

A helping verb is an auxiliary verb that accompanies a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

A main verb is the primary verb that indicates the main action or state of being in a sentence.

Introductory (in grammar)

Introductory means the phrase or clause, for instance, comes at the beginning of the sentence.

When referring to clauses, what does nonessential mean?

Nonessential refers to clauses that add extra information but are not crucial to the main point of the sentence.

When referring to clauses, what does essential mean?

Essential refers to a clause that is necessary for the meaning of a sentence.

What does subordination mean in sentence building?

Subordination means using dependent clauses to create complex sentences.

What does parallel mean in writing a sentence?

Parallel refers to the use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence.

A sentence with an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

What is a compound sentence?

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

What is a dependent clause?

A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Grammar Terms Flashcards

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subordinate clause

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A subordinate clause is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

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independent clause

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An independent clause is a complete sentence.

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comma splice

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A comma splice is a grammatical error where two independent clauses are joined by a comma.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase is a group of words that includes a main verb and its auxiliaries, expressing an action or state.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement.

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What is a phrase?

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a group of words

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.

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