Academic Vocabulary 2

This type of sentence has one independent clause (complete thought with subject and verb).

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating (FANBOYS) conjunction.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

This type of sentence has 1 dependent clause (that starts with a subordinating conjunction), and 1 independent clause.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

This is a word that describes or impacts the meaning of another word or phrase in a sentence to make it more descriptive or detailed.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• modifier

A political theory advocating a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

• communism

• containment

• propaganda

• famine

The action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country, influence, or political system.

• communism

• containment

• propaganda

• protesting

A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

The deliberate and systematic use of symbols and information to influence public opinion.

• containment

• propaganda

• protesting

• famine

A strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition, especially in a political sense.

• containment

• propaganda

• famine

• protesting

The most sever kind of hunger crisis.

• famine

• protesting

• containment

• communism