Syntax

Question 1

Subject

Answer 1

the person or thing the sentence is about.

Question 2

Predicate

Answer 2

what is written or said about the subject.

Question 3

Phrase

Answer 3

a group of related words.

Question 4

Clause

Answer 4

a group of related words containing a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb).

Question 5

independent clause

Answer 5

can stand on its own as a sentence. For example, The boy ran quickly

Question 6

dependent clause

Answer 6

can’t stand on their own.

Question 7

4 Sentence structures

Answer 7

1. simple
2. compound
3. complex
4. compound- complex

Question 8

Simple sentences

Answer 8

Made up of a single main (or independent) clause. For example, He went by himself.

Question 9

Compound sentences

Answer 9

Made up of two or more simple sentences which are joined by a conjunction or separated by a comma, semi-colon or colon.

Question 10

Complex sentences

Answer 10

made up of a main clause with one or more subordinate clauses

Question 11

4 Sentence Types

Answer 11

1. Declarative
2. Imperative
3. Exclamative
4. Interrogative

Question 12

Declarative

Answer 12

statements or sentences that state facts. For example, It is very hot in the sun.

Question 13

Imperative

Answer 13

commands or sentences that give orders or requests. For example, Do not speak to me like that.•Exclamative:

Question 14

Exclamative

Answer 14

sentences that express a strong feeling or emotion. For example, What a goal!

Question 15

Interrogative

Answer 15

questions or sentences which require an answer. For example, Where is the nearest hospital?

Question 16

Sentence Fragment

Answer 16

Phrase or clause that is not a complete grammatical sentence but is treated (punctuated etc.) as though it were.
Eg. Good luck!
Not a chance.

Question 17

Ellipsis

Answer 17

The deletion of grammatical items in a sentence
Eg- Wanna go for lunch?
I liked it before but not now.

Question 18

subordinating conjuction