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What is a phrase?
it is either missing a Subject or a Verb
What is a clause?
it has a Subject and a Verb
What is a dependant clause?
starts with an relative pronoun, starts with a subordinating conjunction, and has a Subject and a Verb
What does a independent clause contain?
A Subject and Verb
What does a Simple sentence contain?
independent clause
What does a Compound sentence contain?
2 independent clauses
What does a complex sentence at least have to contain?
1 dependant clause and 1 independent clause
What does a
compound-complex sentence contain?
1 or more dependant clauses and at least 2 independent clauses
What joins 2 independent clauses?
FANBOYS
What joins a dependant clause to an independent clause?
relative pronouns, and subordinating conjunctions
Is “A wise guy, huh?” a phrase, independent clause, or dependant clause?
phrase
Is “Makes sense to me.” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
phrase
Is “Since we’re sharing secrets.” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
dependant clause
Is “Do not go in there!” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
independent clause
Is “What is your problem?” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
independent clause
Is “The tremendous spectacular irresistibly handsome and marvelous magical mickey” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
phrase
Is “As though I’ve been listening.” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
dependant clause
Is “Find him!” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
independent clause
Is “Since when do you care?” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
dependant clause
Is “Why don’t you make like a tree and leaf?” a phrase, independent clause, or a dependant clause?
independent clause
Is “Mickey is a magician and he wants you to be his assistant.” a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence?
compound
Is “George is Mickey’s new assistant which was an open position until recently.” A simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence?
complex
Is “Mickey and George get along well together for the most part.” A simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence?
simple
Is “What point are you trying to make when you say there is tension here?” A simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence?
complex