Lesson 1: Introduction to Grammar and Punctuation

Question

Directions: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

1. Phrase –

2. Independent Clause -

3. Dependent Clause –

4. Simple Sentence –.

5. Complex Sentence -

6. Compound Sentence -

7. Compound-Complex Sentence -

make it simple and short

Answer 1

1. Phrase - A group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb.
2. Independent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
3. Dependent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence.
4. Simple Sentence - A sentence that consists of one independent clause.
5. Complex Sentence - A sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
6. Compound Sentence - A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses.
7. Compound-Complex Sentence - A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.