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1. Dependent clauses that precede independent clauses....
compund-complex sentence
superaltive degree
Germanys - Januarys
Are followed by a comma
2. Used to join unequal sentence elements; independent & dependent clauses
Separate 3 or more equally ranked elements in a series.
reference manuals
subordinating conjunctions
run-on sentence
3. Used to effect a transition from one thought to another & they may consist of more than one word (also called transitional expressions or conjunctions)
compound words possessive
objective-case pronoun
conjunctive adverbs
etymology
4. Singular uses singular verb
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5. Surviving from a previous period
possessive (plural ends with s)
independent adjectives
parenthetical adverbs
archaic label
6. Verb form ending in ing that is used as a noun. often desctibes activities.
contractions
present-prgressive tense
passive voice
gerund
7. Expected to occur later
etymology
numbers & uppercase letters (except AIMU) add s
future tense verb
verbals
8. Action verb that does not require an object to complete it's action
intransitive verb
antecedents
subjective-case pronoun
who & that clauses introduced by one of
9. Used to show continuous or repeated action
subjunctive mood
subjects of verbs are not found in
parenthetical adverbs
progressive tenses
10. Noun - pronoun - or adjective that renames or describes the subject. completes meaning of the subject and always follows the linking verb
plural nouns
action verb
that clause
complement
11. Shortened forms of subjects & verbs (it's - there's)
inflected
future tense verb
contractions
A comma should be used
12. Plural ending in y w/ counsonant
copyright date
object of preposition
proper noun possesive singular
Change to i - add es (supplies)
13. Plural uses plural verb
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14. Words that function as nouns - adjectives or adverbs - (gerunds - infinitives - & participles)
noun
sit
verbals
antecedents
15. Describes ongoing actions that occured in the past - usually as another action was taking place
direct address
present-prgressive tense
compund sentence
subjects joined by and.....
16. To rest (sit - sat)
set
singular noun
sit
Independent clauses
17. Formed by adding r or er in one-syllable & some two syllable words or adding more/less
comparative degree
pronoun
archaic label
Separate 3 or more equally ranked elements in a series.
18. One
personal pronoun
singular noun
reflexive pronouns
correlative conjunctions
19. 2 nouns express separate ownership
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20. Can stand alone
Independent clauses
gerund rule
conjunctions
that clause
21. Who may function as the subject of a verb or as the subject complement of noun following linkg verb
proper nouns
who & whoever is subjective-case form
Change to i - add es (supplies)
compund sentence
22. When that follows a verb expressing command - use the subjunctive verb form (be)
verbs
lay
linking verbs
that clause
23. Joins nouns and pronouns to other words
possessive (singular)
forms of adjectives & adverbs
preposition
unabridged dictionary
24. Shows physical or mental action
action verb
interjections
verbs
double negative
25. Add 's (Horowitz's)
The comma
past participle
accent
proper noun possesive singular
26. 2 nouns express combined ownership
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27. Known as relative pronoun clauses
subjects joined by or or nor....
who & that clauses introduced by one of
who and that clauses...
Add s (duos)
28. Noun or pronoun the sentence is about
simple subject
nonstandard & substandard label
The second & succeeding elements are normally set off by commas
plural compound words & phrases
29. Action in a verb is directed toward the subject
passive voice
Are followed by a comma
present participle
A comma
30. Bushes - Rodriguezes -Williames
proper nouns ending in s - x - z - ch - sh - add es
sentences beginning with there and here
past tense verb
indirect object
31. Used to express doubt - a conjecture - or suggestion
A comma
subjunctive mood
participle
adjectives
32. Words used in place of nouns
demonstrative adjectives
pronoun
total amount - quantities & measures are...
that clause
33. Make principle noun plural (fathers-in-law) (runners-up)
comma splice
subordinating conjunctions
plural compound words & phrases
conjunctive adverbs of 2 or more syllables should be followed with....
34. Qualities - feelings & concepts; difficult to visualize
you can omit the comma when the sentence is up to 13 words
pocket dictionary
abstract nouns
Independent clauses
35. To place (lay - laid - laid - laying)
rise
proper noun possesive singular
numbers & uppercase letters (except AIMU) add s
lay
36. Animal or things & introduces nonessential clauses
Seperated by commas
Which refers to
accent
unabridged dictionary
37. Negative adverb is used in same sentence with negative verb.(Calling her won't do no good)
whom & whomever is objective-case form
indicative mood
double negative
gerund
38. Special symbols that hellp you pronounce words correctly
Independent clauses
archaic label
diacritical marks
reflexive pronouns
39. Expresses an action directed toward a person or thing
transitive verb
Independent clauses
proper noun possesive singular
parenthetical words - phrases & clauses
40. May be used to create transitions between thoughts (after all - by the way - for example)
set
participle
parenthetical words - phrases & clauses
Add es
41. Action has been completed
numbers & uppercase letters (except AIMU) add s
past tense verb
intransitive verb
sentences beginning with there and here
42. A phrase or clause
use a singular verb when the subject of a sentence is...
colloquial or informal label
infinitive
objective-case pronoun
43. Indicates present - the past & future
primary tense (simple tense) verbs
unabridged dictionary
numbers & uppercase letters (except AIMU) add s
The second & succeeding elements are normally set off by commas
44. Cannot stand alone; depends on independent clause for meaning
proper noun possesive singular
colloquial or informal label
dependent clauses
whom & whomever is objective-case form
45. Just add ' (doctors' - bosses')
possessive (plural ends with s)
participle
complete predicate
compound words possessive
46. Connect words - phrases and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank (and - or - but - nor)
object of preposition
idioms
possession
coordinating conjunctions
47. Nouns or pronouns previously mentioned
antecedents
individual units that can ve counted - quantities & measures are....
Change to i - add es (supplies)
Should be followed by a comma
48. Incomplete sentence - phrase or clause
Commas are used to set off
sentence fragment
parenthetical adverbs
objective-case pronoun
49. Person - place - thing - qualities - feelings - concepts - activities & measures
transitive verb
noun
pocket dictionary
raise
50. A comma
collective nouns
etymology
coordinating conjunctions
conjunctive adverbs of 2 or more syllables should be followed with....
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