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