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DEFINE (definitions can be found throughout the lessons):

clause (Lesson 2) –

dependent clause (Lesson 2)–

independent clause (Lesson 2) –

phrase (Lesson 2) –

simple sentence (Lesson 3 ) –

compound sentence (Lesson 3) –
complex sentence (Lesson 3) -

modifiers (Lesson 6) –

dangling modifier (Lesson 6) –

pronoun (Lesson 6) –

main clause (Lesson 6, page 9) –

subordinate clause (Lesson 6, page 9) –

relative pronouns (Lesson 6, page 10) –

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Here are the definitions for the terms you requested:

  1. Clause: A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. Clauses can be independent or dependent.

  2. Dependent Clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

  3. Independent Clause: An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

  4. Phrase: A phrase is a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb. Phrases function as a single part of speech within a sentence but cannot stand alone.

  5. Simple Sentence: A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

  6. Compound Sentence: A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon.

  7. Complex Sentence: A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which adds additional information to the sentence.

  8. Modifiers: Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that provide description in sentences. They can describe nouns (adjectives) or verbs (adverbs).

  9. Dangling Modifier: A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that is intended to modify a word that is not clearly stated in the sentence. This can lead to confusion or ambiguity about what the modifier is referencing.

  10. Pronoun: A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as "he," "she," "it," "they," "who," and "which."

  11. Main Clause: A main clause is another term for an independent clause. It contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

  12. Subordinate Clause: A subordinate clause is another name for a dependent clause. It includes a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

  13. Relative Pronouns: Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduce relative clauses, which provide additional information about a noun in the sentence. Common relative pronouns include "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that."

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these terms!