Communications Definitions

3. a word the replaces a noun in a sentence.
7. Put important info at end of sentence/paragraph.
9. Cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to make sense.
11. a word that describes a verb, adjective, clause or another adverb. Adverbs tell how, when or where something is done.
13. A way of showing a reader that the material they are reading is more important than the other MATERIAL.
14. When an independent clause follows another without the proper punctuation.
16. A clause that can stand alone, make sense and is complete in itself.
17. A part of a sentence, usually a phrase or dependent clause that is punctuated as if it were an independent clause.

1. Put important info a beginning of sentence/paragraph.
2. a word that modifies a noun or pronoun. They may provide details about the noun or pronoun that gives you a better understanding of the person, place or thing.
4. a word that names a person, place or thing
5. Writing Sentences so that their parts are balanced and easy to read and understand. Match nouns with nouns, verbs with verbs, clauses with clauses and avoid mixing Active verbs with Passive Verbs
6. a word that shows action or a state of being
8. When two independent clauses are joined together inappropriately with a comma.
10. Is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.
12. Is an adjective that limits the noun or pronoun it modifies. “the, a, and an are articles.
15. Group of words that expresses a complete thought.