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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| missile | a weapon or object launched through the air |
| reverse | to move backward or go the opposite direction |
| manual | a book or guide with instructions |
| metropolitan | related to a large city |
| flammable | able to catch fire easily |
| noun | a person, place or thing or idea |
| verb | shows action or a state or being |
| adverb | describes a verb, adjective or another verb |
| adjective | describes a noun |
| preposition | shows location, direction or relationship |
| simple sentence | 1 complete thought 1 independent clause |
| compound sentence | 2 complete thoughts(or sentences) joined together usually connected with FANBOYS |
| complex | 1 independent clause 1 dependent clause often begins with: because, although, since, while, after |
| fragment | NOT a complete sentence missing a subject, verb, or complete thought TIP: If it sounds unfinished, it is probably a fragment. |