Unit 4 Word Study Flashcard

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What is an autograph?

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An autograph is a person's signature, often written for fans or collectors.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is needed after an introductory phrase?

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A comma is needed after an introductory phrase.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.