21 Terms
Contributors in Grammar
Grammar
multi-word verb
Language; Grammar
Verb that consists of a basic verb + another word or words (preposition and/or adverb).
non-defining relative clause
Language; Grammar
Relative clause that adds information but is not completely necessary; set off from the sentence with a comma or commas; see defining relative clause.
non-gradable adjective
Language; Grammar
Adjective that has a fixed quality or intensity and cannot be paired with a grading adverb; see also gradable adjective.
noun clause
Language; Grammar
Clause that takes the place of a noun and cannot stand on its own; often introduced with words such as "that, who or whoever".
