Grammar Flashcards
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Semicolons
Sentence splicers, separate two main clauses that are related, draws attention to the relationship of the two clauses
Colons
The mark of expectation, only follows a complete sentence, never follows a fragment
Dash
Interrupts the flow of a sentence to tell the reader to get ready for something dramatic
Subordinating conjunction
A conjunction that introduces the subordinate clause, begins with: because, although, if
Dependent clause
A clause that provides a sentence element with additional information but which cannot stand as a sentence. A dependent clause can either modify or an adjacent clause or serve as a component of an independent clause
Adjective comma
When two adjectives could have their order reversed, put a comma between them to clarify things
Sentence joining comma
Separate two main clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Use a comma for parentheticals sides
If clauses
If an if clause is at the beginning of the sentence, put a comma after it.
But if the if clause comes at the end of the sentence, don’t put a comma before it