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Details Title: Grammer Description: mrs byrnes english notes Total Flash Cards: 7 Created: 11/11/2004 16:14:20	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Phrase Definition a couple of words in a sentence prepositional phrase (PP) (over, under,for,about,against,behind) ex: I looked under the bed. ^(prep. phrase)^ Term predicate adjective-(PA) *~adjective after the verb~* Definition Her hair looked orange in the sunlight. (PA) (PP) Term direct object-(DO) Definition what the verb is done to ex: Kelly kicked the ball.(DO=the ball) what did Kelly kick..THE BALL Term predicate Definition verb PLUS a helping verb Term participle Definition a verb that is not used as a verb ends with en, ed, or ing. Term gerund Definition a noun substitute...a verb ending in ING Term clause Definition independent clause-(has subj.&verb-can be sentence) ex: My hands are cold. (subj.) (verb) dependent clause-(can't be by itself) ex: Because it's cold. (S/v)