clauses and phrases review Flashcards
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what are clauses made up of?
subject and predicate
what makes up a independent clause?
subject predicate and complete thought
what makes up a dependent clause?
subject and predicate but no complete thought
whats another name for a independent clause?
main clause
whats another name for a dependent clause?
subordinate clause
what do coordinating conjunctions connect?
two independent clauses
what do subordinating conjunctions connect?
independent clause with a dependent clause
what does a clause have that phrases dont?
subject and predicate or both
list coordinating conjunctions
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
list subordinating conjunctions
since
when
after
because
if
list conjunctive adverbs
therefore
however
also
meanwhile
otherwise
when do you need a comma with a subordinate clause?
when the subordinating conjunction begins the independent clause
Conjunctive adverbs connect independent clauses with what form?
; + conjuctive adverb + ,
when are commas within coordinating conjunctions not need?
when it is the same subject
