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English I Final

Terms in this set (36)

Direct Object
Any complement that follows an action verb would be a(n) _______.
adjective
To modify a verb it would be a mistake to use a(n) __________.
movable
Compared with adjectives, adverbs are more __________.
Object
A prepositional phrase always contains a(n) ________.
Conjunction
A semicolon sometimes does the work of a(n)___________.
less than a sentence
A subordinate word group is _______.
complex
A sentence that contains an adverb clause, an adjective clause, or a noun clause is _____.
Used as an adjective
An adjective clause is a clause that is ________.
compound
A sentence that results from combining two sentences by means of the conjunction and, but, or or is a(n) __________.
Subordinate clause
Complex sentence needs a ___________
Subordinate
_______ Clause can not stand on its own; is necessary in a complex sentence
Adverb Clause
A clause used to describe a verb; tells when, where, how, or why about the verb; indicated by though, even though, or although
Noun Clause
A dependent clause that functions as a noun within a sentence; can not stand alone
Adjective Clause
Clause used to describe a noun; does the work of an adjective by modifying a noun or pronoun
Clause
Word group used as a direct object
Past Participial Phrase
A word group consisting of a past participle, plus any modifiers, objects, and complements.
Present Participial Phrase
A word group consisting of a present participle, plus any modifiers, objects, and complements
Past Participle
Verb used in past tense; normally used after the word have
Present participle
An adjective formed by adding -ing to a verb
Gerund Phrase
Phrases formed by verbal nouns by adding -ing to a verb and moving it to the subject.
Infinitive Phrase
Phrases formed by the "to" form of a verb
Infinitive
Basic form of a verb
Appositive
A noun or pronoun set after another noun or pronoun to explain it
Gerund
A noun that is formed by adding -ing to a verb
Who
Tells which person; used in the subject of a sentence
Whom
Tells which person; used in the object of a sentence
complete subject
The naming part of a sentence is called the _____________.
Simple Subject
A complete subject is usually build around a noun or pronoun that is known as the _______.
Verb
The complete predicate is build around the simple predicate or ____.
Indirect Object
The noun or pronoun that shows to whom is called the __________.
Linking Verb
A ______ links a noun, pronoun, or adjective that follows it with the subject of a sentence
Subject Complement
A complement that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.
Subject - Linking Verb < Subject Complement
Mount Vernon is an excellent example of colonial architecture.
Subject - Action Verb > Direct Object
A crowd around the window attracted our attention.
Subject - Action Verb
The disappointed youngsters returned without a single fish.
Compound Predicate
Sentence with one subject but multiple predicates
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