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Grammatical Terms

Grammatical Terms. Antecedent. the word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun The AP language exam occasionally asks for the antecedent of a given pronoun in a long, complex sentence or in a group of sentences. The students decided that they should mutiny against their teachers.

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Grammatical Terms

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  1. Grammatical Terms

  2. Antecedent • the word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun • The AP language exam occasionally asks for the antecedent of a given pronoun in a long, complex sentence or in a group of sentences. • The students decided that they should mutiny against their teachers. • Bobby wanted me to go to the dance with him, but I would rather stab a fork in my eye.

  3. Independent Clause • Subject • Verb • Complete Thought

  4. Subordinate/Dependent Clause • Subject • Verb • Incomplete Thought

  5. INDEPENDENT VS. DEPENDENT CLAUSES Independent Subordinate/Dependent Clause When I was moshing, Which made the Sooner cry. Because I love Dr. Pepper. • The concert was really fun. • Texas is better than Oklahoma. • Students who bring me Dr. Pepper make me happy.

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