180 English Words

preposition

are relational words and form a phrase Ex. with us, under a huge iron bed

infinitive verb

is a grammar term that refers to a basic verb form that often acts as a noun and is often preceded by the word "to.".

linking verb

is a grammar term for a verb that connects a subject with a noun or adjective that is the subject. An example of a linking verb is "are" in the sentence, "They are cold.".

prepositional phrase

a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.

pronoun

a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this).

proper noun

refers to specific entity

appositive

is a word or phrase used to explain a noun or a pronoun

regular verb

past tense words Ex. rusted

irregular verb

on going words Ex. rusting

present participle

adding -ing

clause

contains a subject and a verb

dependent clause

does NOT express a complete thought

independent clause

can stand alone as a complete thought