Certainly! Here are the definitions for each of the terms you've asked for:
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Subject - The part of a sentence or clause that tells who or what the sentence is about. It usually contains a noun or pronoun and can include other modifiers.
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Verb - A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is a key component of the predicate in a sentence and indicates what the subject does or is.
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Antecedent - A word or phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces. The antecedent usually comes before the pronoun in a sentence and provides clarity by establishing what the pronoun stands for.
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Inverted - In grammar, this refers to a sentence structure where the typical order of subject and verb is reversed. This often occurs in questions or for emphasis, such as "In the garden grew a beautiful flower."
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Pronoun - A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition. Pronouns can refer to specific nouns (like "he," "she," "it," "they") or be indefinite (like "someone," "anyone").
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Adjective - A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its qualities, quantity, or characteristics (e.g., "happy," "blue," "seven").
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Series - A sequence of three or more items (words, phrases, or clauses) that are listed within a sentence, typically separated by commas. In grammar, a series must be parallel in structure to maintain clarity and coherence.
If you need further clarification on any of these terms, feel free to ask!