Reading

Question 0

Phrase

Answer 0

A group of words that work together in a sentence but cannot stand alone.

Question 1

Clause

Answer 1

Group of words containing a subject and a verb.

May be dependent or independent.
Susan wore the necklace (independent)
that John had given her (dependent).

Question 2

Connotation

Answer 2

Subjective meaning of a word.

Question 3

Denotation

Answer 3

Dictionary or literal meaning of a word.