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clauses

/ˈklɔːzɪz/ /ˈklɔːzəz/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

Examples :

"The grammar lesson explained how to identify the main and subordinate clauses in complex sentences. "
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modifiers noun

/ˈmɑdɪfaɪərz/

One who, or that which, modifies.

"In grammar class, the teacher explained that adjectives and adverbs are types of modifiers because they change the meaning of nouns and verbs. "

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arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

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superordinate noun

/ˌsupərˈɔrdənət/ /suˈpɜrdənət/

That which is superordinate.

"In the organizational chart, the CEO is the superordinate of all other positions in the company. "

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grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

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affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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independent noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

Illustration otherwise

otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

Other than supposed; different.

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

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subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

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dependent noun

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

One who relies on another for support

"With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."