Vocabulary 2nd nine weeks-week 3

a group of words (without a subject and a verb)

the rules governing the formal construction of sentences

a group of words consisting of one subject and one verb that expresses a complete thought

a group of words with a subject and a verb

Writing and speaking that follows all of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

A sentence with at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause

contains a subject and a verb but does NOT make a complete thought

two independent clauses joined together with correct punctuation and a FANBOY.

contains a subject and a verb and makes a complete thought

an independent clause with a dependent clause coming before or after