SPaG - Definitions

Definition: A group of words, including a verb, that provide information about a noun.

Definition: The sentence form that uses subject and verb order.

Definition: A word that describes a noun.

Definition: A word used to replace the name of a person or object to which something belongs.

Definition: A word that consists of two words in a shortened form, e.g. do not = don't

Definition: A word that indicates place or time; it is used within a noun phrase.

Definition: A punctuation mark that is used to connect two closely related main clauses.

Definition: A word or phrase that is used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Definition: A symbol of punctuation that is used to combine two words, e.g. quick-minded.

Definition: A word used to replace the name of a person or objection in relation to a verb.

Definition: A part of a sentence that contains information that is not integral to the meaning.

Definition: A group of words which give information about and are dependent upon the noun.

Definition: A verb form referring to an action begun in the past and continuing to the present.

Definition: A world whose pronunciation has more than one meaning, e.g. hear, here.

Definition: A punctuation mark used to replace a letter in a contraction, or show possession.

Definition: A word or phrase that is used to join two clauses within a sentence.

Definition: Part of a word that is added to the start of a root word to change meaning or form.

Definition: A sentence where subject is less important, so the object of the verb is the focus.