sentence structure
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Noun
B1 Intermediate
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The way words, phrases, and clauses are arranged to form a sentence.
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Which word fits the gap? "Varying _____ keeps an essay from sounding repetitive."
Answer: sentence structure
In your own words, what does "sentence structure" mean?
The way words, phrases, and clauses are arranged to form a sentence.
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