English (1st exam)
connect two equal words, phrases, or clauses
Coordinating Conjunctions
means "because" it introduces the cause of a cause-effect relationship.
For
adds information
And
removes alternatives. It tells something is not, rather than what it is
Nor
contradicts, Offers a contrast, or introduces something unexpected
But
Offers a choice
Or
expresses a Stronger contrast than "but"
Yet
means a result. It introduces the effect of a cause-effect relationship
So
join dependent clauses with independent clauses.
Subordinating Conjunctions
a group of sentences that fleshes out a single idea
Paragraph
states what the Paragraph is about
Topic Sentence
tells more about the main
Supporting Sentences
gives the reader a sense of closure
Concluding Sentence
adds clarity to your writing, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. also called parallelism.
Parallel Structure
is made up of two or more words that are commonly used together in English.
Collocation
When you use a noun in a sentence, you need to know which verbs go well with it.
Verbs that Collocate with Nouns
is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a Verb
Direct Object
Usually comes before the direct object and tells to Whom the action is directed or for Whom the action is performed
Indirect Object