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| the word that performs the action in the sentence |
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| the action or state of being |
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| group of words with a subject and a verb |
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| can stand on its own and makes sense |
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| Cannot stand alone: has a dependent word in front of it. |
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An incomplete thought (DC by itself or missing subj. or verb).
DC = Because I'm tired.
Missing S or V = For example, the house on Q street. |
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two or more ICs put togethr w/out punctuation.
Ex: I like cats they are cute. |
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| Two or more ICs separated only by a comma. |
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IC.IC
IC.
DC, IC
IC, cc IC
IC;IC
IC: list
IC:IC
IC; ca, IC
IC. ca, IC |
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however
moreover
furthermore
therefore
subsequently
consequently |
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words that describe other words
(adjectives)
(adverbs) |
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the word being modified is missing from the sentence
Running late to class, the bell was ringing. |
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| the modifier is in the wrong spot. |
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Confusing or tangled sentence.
When writing a letter from home can be frustrating. |
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Rap music is a negative attitude towards love and sex
is music an attitude? No.
Bob demolishes pancakes every time he cooks. |
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Words in a series have the same format as those that precede them.
Leonardo was handsome, generous, clever, and ambidextrous. |
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| Pronoun-Antecedent Disagreement (P.A.D) |
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Pronoun + antecedent don't agree in number or in person
Students need to bring his or her books to class.
plu./sing.
That driver needs to look where they're going.
sing./plu..
A student needs to bring your book to class.
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| Bob told his dad that he needs a new car. |
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Subjective (performs action)
He/She/We/I/They
Objective (receives action)
Him/Her/Us/Me/Them
Possesive (ownership)
his ball/her ball/our ball/their ball
The ball was given to he and I. (him/me)
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1.IC, cc IC
I like cats, but they make me sneeze.
2.DC, IC
Because my back hurts, I will go see the doctor.
3.Intro word
However, I don't want to marry you.
First, listen to me!
4.Intro phrase
In the beginning, God created the heavens.
(At first, at last, in conclusion)
5.Separate items in a series
I like to run, to swim, and to ski.
6.Off-set non-restrictive clauses
The shoes, which are ugly, are over there.
7.Off-set appositives
Bob, the plummer, needs to pull up his pants.
8.When you have a ca, you can place it in the middle of the IC.
I am, however, very upset with you.
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For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So |
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| Subordinators (Dependent words) |
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because
since
although
if
until
while |
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If you can substitute "he," use "who."
If you can substitute "him," use "whom." |
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