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)
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