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Grammar Exam Definitions

Terms in this set (47)

What is a clause?
A group of related words that includes a clause and a finite verb
What is included in an independent clause?
-Subject
-Finite verb
What is a subordinate clause?
A dependent clause (cannot stand alone)
What is a phrase?
A group of related words that cannot contain both a subject and a finite verb
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is imperative?
In a command the subject is implied
What are examples of weak subjects?
-There is/are/have been...
-It is/was
What is passive voice?
-Hides the actor
-Considered weak and should be avoided
What are dangling modifiers?
-A modifier is dangling when it leaves out some information
-IE: Standing on the balcony, the ocean view was magnificent. (Who was standing on the balcony?)
When should you use punctuation outside quotation marks?
Heavy punctuation ( ; : ? ! ) that is not included in a quote are placed outside quotation marks
Define appraise
A verb meaning the value, quantity, or amount of something
Define apprise
A verb meaning to inform
Define affect
As a verb means to influence
Define effect
-Noun: consequence or result of something
-Verb: to cause or implement
Define allow
Gives permission
Define enable
empowers
Define compliment
A nice comment
Define complement
To complete
Define counsel
Refers to advice itself or to the process of giving advice
Define council
A group of people
Define e.g.
For example
Define i.e.
That is
Define ensure
To guarantee
Define insure
Refers to insurance
Define farther
Refers to distance
Define further
Refers to degree
Define fewer
Refers to individual items
Define less
Refers to uncountable bulk or quality
Define Its
The possessive form if it
Define It's
The contraction of "it is"
Define Lay
To put or place
Define Lie
To rest
Define principal
Refers to money, the CEO of a school, and the main element
Define principle
Refers to a belief or concept
Define stationary
Not moving
Define stationery
Paper
Define your
Refers to something you possess
Define you're
You are
Define lose
The opposite of win
Define loose
Not tight
What is a transitive verb?
-Requires a direct object that receives the action of the verb
-Can be written in passive voice
What is an example of a transitive verb?
"The supervisor fired the disobedient employee." ('fired' is a transitive verb, 'employee' is the object of the firing)
What is an intransitive verb?
Does not require a direct object
What is an example of intransitive verb?
"Today I've been running around in circles." ('running' is an intransitive verb, it requires no object)
What is the indicative mood?
Use to make a statement of fact
-IE: We will likely receive three benefits.
What is the imperative mood?
Used to give a command or make a direct request
-It always involves the implied second-person subject "you"
What is the subjunctive mood?
Used to express supposition, an indirect command or request, or a condition that is not true or not likely to be true
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