Syntax AO1 Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

Simple sentence

A

One main clause

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2
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Compound sentence

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Two main clauses joined with a conjunction

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3
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Complex sentence

A

One main and at least one subordinate clause

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4
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Multi clausal sentence

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Three or more clauses

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5
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Subordinating clause fronting

A

Subordinate clause comes first

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6
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Relative clause

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Clause introduced by a relative pronoun

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7
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Parenthical clause

A

Clause inside brackets ()

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8
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Main clause

A

Group of words containing a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence

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9
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Subordinate clause

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Clause that includes a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought

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