Syntax

Question 1

Independent Clause

Answer 1

A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence

Question 2

Dependent Clause

Answer 2

A group of words, dependent on another clause
(can not stand alone)

Question 3

• Main Declarative clause

Answer 3

A sentence that makes a statement or declares something. It typically ends with a period ( . )

Question 4

Main Interrogative clause

Answer 4

A sentence that asks a question. It typically ends with a question mark ( ? )

Question 5

Main Imperative Clause

Answer 5

A sentence that gives a Command or makes a Request. It usually ends with a period but can also end with an exclamation mark ( . + ! )

Question 6

Structural Category

Answer 6

Phrases / clause types
(noun phrase / NP - AdvP / adverbial phrase, etc)

Question 7

Ellipsis / ellipted

Answer 7

Removing words / phrases which can be understood from the context, without affecting the clarity or meaning of the sentence.
“She likes chocolate; he, vanilla.” (he likes is removed)

Question 8

bare infinitive clause

Answer 8

A sentence where a Verb appears in its base or infinitive-form without any additional markers such as “to”