Grammar Flashcards
Coordinating conjunction is what
And, or, but and so
FANBOYS
In a complex sentence if a D pendant clause comes before an independent clause…
Use a comma after the dependent clause
Dependent clause is one that starts with a ______ conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Subordinating conjunction example
After, although, as, because, if, since, unless, until, when, or while
You can tell that this is a complex sentence in which a dependent clause comes before an independent clause because
First clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. For example. As
What clause do u use a comma after?
Dependent
A compound
Is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so
A complex sentence
Is made up of an independent clause and a Dependent clause. The dependent clause is a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinate conjunction.
Compound complex sentence
Sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more depending causes
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym
Compound complex
If she gets the chance, Terry would love to visit the bank.
Complex
We heard a rumble of thunder, and seconds later we saw the flash of lightning
Compound
Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool
Simple
In the winter, ben usually wears his heavy coat
Introductory phrase is part of the predicate
Simple sentence
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-then usually wears his heavy coat in the winter
Orca’s that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins
Complex
Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause
The maple leaf, which is kind is national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s
Complex
We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at 9 o’clock, or we can review the documentary about the greatest innovations of the 21st-century
compound complex
In a compound sentence, use a comma before the ______conjunction
Coordinating
Coordinating conjunction
Join words, phrases, and clauses. They are used after a comma when joining two independent clauses.
[and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet]
FANBOYS
Subordinating conjunction
Are words that make a clause dependent
because, Since, while, so that, as though, just as, when
Adverbial conjunction
Work a lot like coordinating conjunctions but generally are more formal.
(However, moreover, therefore, nevertheless, notwithstanding)
Phrase
A group of words that is missing either a subject or predicate
Simple sentence includes
Independent clause
Compound sentence includes
Independent clause + independent clause