I/DO, Vocab, Sentence Types Flashcards
(32 cards)
Independent Clause
subject and verb; stands alone
Dependent Clause (subordinate clause)
needs a independent clause
Independent Clause example
John went to the store
Dependent Clause example
since i lost my baby
Compound Sentence
2 independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon
Compound Sentence Example
John went to the store and he bought cheese.
Complex Sentence
independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clause
Complex Sentence Examples
John went to the store since I lost my baby.
Compound Complex Sentence
two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon and one or more subordinate clauses
Compound Complex Sentence Example
Since I lost my baby, John went to the store and bought cheese.
Direct Object
a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb
Indirect Object
the noun or pronoun for which the action is done
Chagrin
embarrasment
Chagrin example
He was chagrin when his pants ripped.
Chastise
to discipline; to punish
Chastise example
The teacher chastised the child for talking too much.
Choleric
easily angered
Choleric example
The choleric girl threw her mother’s favorite vase.
Coerce
to force
Coerce Example
Mr. Chase coerced me to pass the test.
Cogent
clear, logical, convincing
Cogent Sentence
Bill Clinton’s speech at the democratic convention was cogent.
Colloquial
informal speech
Colloquial Example
“Sup Dawg?” is a colloquial idiom.
