Lang Vocab Syntax 1-15 Definitions

Compound Sentence

2 indp clauses joined by FANBOYS

Complex Sentence

1 indp and 1 dep. Usually has a subordinating conjunction (after, although, since, supposing, than, until, etc)

Compound-Complex Sentence

a sentence with multi indp clauses & at least 1 dep clause

Declarative Sentence

a statement, usually of fact or observation (just saying it)

Imperative Sentence

sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat (important order)

Hortative Sentence

a sentence that strongly encourages, advises, or calls to action (like a pep talk)

Interrogative

a sentence used to ask a question (what you would ask in a cross in mock trial)

Prolepsis

foreseeing and forestalling objections to an argument (answer before asked)

Infinitive Phrase

a phrase starting w the infinitive form of a verb

Starting a Sentence with a Verb

sentences that start with verb (self explanatory, looks like a complex sentence, verb leads the sentence)

Gerund Phrase

a verbal ending in ING functions as a noun (looks like a simple sentence bc -ing can be replaced w it)

Predicate Adjective

an adj that come after linking verb and modify (describe) subject in sentence (come after as adj)

Predicate Nominative

a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that come after subject in sentence and a linking verb that rename or define subject (come after as noun)

Participle Phrase

when a verbal (end in ing or ed)  is used as an adj (verb as adjective and describes smth/ provide more context that will be mentioned later in sent)

Prepositional Phrase

a preposition + object + other word that may modify that object (position)