English Definitions

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Created on: 20-05-16 18:15

Compound sentence

A compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction. Example: John bought some new shoes, and he wore them to a party. Compound sentences are often formed with these coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or

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Complex sentence

A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together. Example: After I came home, I made dinner.

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Declarative sentence

Stating opinions as facts.

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Imperative sentence

Giving orders

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Exclamatory sentence

Exclamation

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Interrogative sentence

Question

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Simple sentences

Has one main verb and communicates one idea. E.g- Rebecca sang.

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Colloquial

informal (chatty style)

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Tone (formal and informal)

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Formulaic

Unexciting, predictable structure- expected plot

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Pathetic Fallacy

Use weather to create atmosphere.

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Adjective

Describes a noun

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Adverb

Describes a verb

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Compound adjective

Put two or more adjectives are joined together. Eg: dripping wet

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Complex sentence

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A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together. Example: After I came home, I made dinner.

Card 3

Front

Declarative sentence

Back

Card 4

Front

Imperative sentence

Back

Card 5

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Exclamatory sentence

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English Definitions