English Grammar Flashcard

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two sentences linked together with a conjunction.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not have a subject, a verb, or a complete thought.

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What is the predicate of a sentence?

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

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction links 2 sentences together.

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Define adjective:

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that indicates an action or a state of being.