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Clauses and Punctuation

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  • Is the quote an independent or dependent clause? "If you can work on Sundays."
    Dependent
  • What is a relative clause?
    A clause with a subject and a verb but can't stand alone as a sentence.
  • 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)
  • True or False? The acronym FANBOYS is used to represent 7 different coordinating conjunctions.
    True
  • What form of punctuation can be used to combine two independent clauses similar in thought?
    Semicolon
  • What is the difference between a subordinate and a dependent clause?
    They are the exact same thing
  • Should a semicolon be included in this sentence? His work was simple therefore, he wasn't paid much.
    Yes. A semicolon should go before a conjunctive adverb (therefore, however)
  • What is a sentence fragment?
    Group of words that look like a sentence but are not
  • True or False? A colon is used between a title and subtitle.
    True
  • True or False? A period can be used after a declarative sentence, a command, or an abbreviation.
    True
  • What is a dependent clause?
    A group of words that contains both a subject and a verb, but is not a complete sentence
  • Is the quote an independent or dependent clause? "When the president arrives."
    Dependent
  • True or False? A SEMICOLON can be used before a long, formal statement or quotation.
    False. A COLON can be used before a long, formal statement or quotation.
  • What is a clause?
    A word group that contains both a subject and a verb; a sentence or a portion of a sentence
  • Is "Some girls in the class" a complete sentence?
    No
  • What is an independent clause?
    A clause that can stand by itself as a sentence
  • 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 the sentence a complete sentence or a run-on sentence? The night was very cold my fingers felt frozen.
    Run-on. The sentence does not have proper punctuation.
  • Is the quote an independent or dependent clause? "I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading."
    Independent
  • What is a run-on sentence?
    Strings of multiple complete sentences without sufficient punctuation to make them readable.
  • When creating a list of terms use a _____ prior to the list.
    Colon
  • Use a _____ to separate items in a series.
    Comma
  • Should a comma be included in this sentence? Justin was late for work so he was fired.
    Yes. A comma should precede the conjunction (FANBOYS)