12.

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A(n) ____ contains a subject and a verb but does not form a complete sentence.

independent clause

subordinate clause

phrase
13.
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A(n) ____ is a group of words not containing both a subject and a verb but still standing together to form a unit of meaning.

predicate nominative

independent clause

phrase
14.
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A pronoun, noun, or noun phrase that is usually the receiver of the direct object in a transitive verb is called a(n) ____.

appositive

preposition

indirect object

indirect object