Grammar and Clauses Flashcard

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What is a comparative clause?

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A dependent clause used to compare two or more entities, often introduced by 'than' or 'as...as.'

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What is a noun clause?

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A dependent clause that acts as a noun within a sentence, often functioning as a subject or object.

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Identify the function of a noun clause in a sentence.

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A noun clause can function as a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause, such as 'because,' 'although,' or 'since.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'because,' 'although,' and 'if.'

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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A pair of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements, such as 'either...or' and 'neither...nor.'

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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An adverb that connects two independent clauses, indicating a relationship, such as 'however,' 'therefore,' or 'moreover.'