SAT Prep: Standard English Conventions 2

This set of flashcards focuses on key terms and concepts related to Standard English conventions as outlined in SAT Prep materials.

Standard English Conventions

Rules governing the use of language that adheres to widely accepted norms.

Conventional Expressions

Common phrases used in a consistent manner, requiring familiarity with Standard American English.

Prepositions

Words that express relationships in time or space regarding nouns, such as 'at', 'in', and 'on'.

Parallel Construction

The use of the same grammatical structure in linked words, phrases, or clauses to ensure clarity.

Modal Verbs

Auxiliary verbs used to express necessity, possibility, or ability, such as 'can', 'may', 'must'.

Sentence Fragments

Incompleted thoughts that lack an independent clause, often causing grammatical errors.

Logical Comparison

A grammatical structure where comparisons must be made between two items of the same type.

Gerund

A verb form that acts as a noun, ending in '-ing', for example, 'running' or 'swimming'.

Infinitives

The base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

Verb Forms

The variations of a verb that convey different tenses or grammatical aspects.

Rhetorical Synthesis

Combining different texts or ideas in a meaningful way to enhance understanding or argument.

Transitions

Words or phrases that connect ideas and help guide the reader through a text.

Expressing Ideas

The articulation of thoughts through language, following grammatical conventions for clarity.

Helping Verbs

Verbs used in conjunction with main verbs to form tenses, moods, and voices.

Auxiliary Verbs

Verbs that accompany a main verb to indicate tense, mood, or voice, such as 'have' or 'be'.