Grammar Fundamentals

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Which of the following defines a verb?

  • A word that indicates location or time
  • A word that connects clauses
  • A word that shows action or a state of being (correct)
  • A word that describes a noun

What part of a sentence performs the action or is described?

  • Object
  • Adverb
  • Subject (correct)
  • Predicate

Which description defines a clause?

  • A phrase that adds detail to a sentence
  • A group of words with a subject and a verb (correct)
  • A punctuation mark used to separate ideas
  • A single word that modifies a noun

What kind of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence?

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What is a sentence fragment?

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What is a verb?

A word that shows action, occurrence, or state of being.

Subject of a sentence?

The noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

What is a clause?

A group of words containing a subject and a verb.

Subordinate clause

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the main clause.

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Sentence fragment

An incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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