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The Process of Reduction

The Process of Reduction. Lesson 26 By Joseph C. Blumenthal. When we substitute a simpler word group for a longer and more complicated word group, we say that we reduce the longer word group. . To reduce a word group means to ( simplify, complicate ) it. .

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Clauses

Clauses. A clause is a group of words that contains its own subject and verb. Independent Clause. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. Michelle gave me a ride to the basketball game. .

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Dangling Modifiers

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