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What is a clause?
A word group that contains both a subject and a verb; a sentence or a portion of a sentence
What is the difference between a subordinate and a dependent clause?
They are the exact same thing
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that contains both a subject and a verb, but is not a complete sentence
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand by itself as a sentence
Is the quote an independent or dependent clause?
"If you can work on Sundays."
Dependent
Is the quote an independent or dependent clause?
"I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading."
Independent
Is the quote an independent or dependent clause?
"When the president arrives."
Dependent
What is a run-on sentence?
Strings of multiple complete sentences without sufficient punctuation to make them readable.
What is a relative clause?
A clause with a subject and a verb but can't stand alone as a sentence.
What is a sentence fragment?
Group of words that look like a sentence but are not
Is "Because I had to pick up eggs" an example of a sentence fragment?
Yes
Is "I took my dog for a walk around the park" a complete sentence?
Yes
Is "Some girls in the class" a complete sentence?
No
What is a subordinate clause?
A subordinate clause is a clause that provides a sentence element with additional information, but which cannot stand as a sentence. (AKA Dependent Clause)
What form of punctuation can be used to combine two independent clauses similar in thought?
Semicolon
When creating a list of terms use a _____ prior to the list.
Colon
