Chapter 5 Joining And Seperarting Sentences

Question 1

What are the three ways to separate two complete sentences from one another?

Answer 1

1.Period or Semicolon
2.Comma+Coordinating(FANBOYS) Conjunction
3. Colon or Dash

Question 2

what is a prepositional phrase?

Answer 2

Is a phrase that begins with a preposition, e.g., from, of, to, in, for, with, to between, about. This type of phrase can easily make sense at either the end of one sentence of the beginning of the next.

Question 3

What is a subcordinating conjunction?

Answer 3

Clauses beginning with, e.g., because or although, are a potential target for questions asking you to divide a lengthy run-on.

Question 4

How are periods and semicolons alike?

Answer 4

Periods and semicolons are grammatically identical: both are used to separate two complete sentences.

Question 5

Certain transitions known as conjunctive adverbs, are considered strong enough to begin a sentence. EX: however, therefore, thus, consquequently, moreover, and nevertheless. What should be before and after these words when staring a sentence?

Answer 5

These transitions must follow a period or semicolon followed by a comma after the word.

Question 6

Complete sentences can also be joined by comma+coordinating conjunction. What does FANBOYS stand for?

Answer 6

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Question 7

Colon=Dash Is it possible to separate two independent clause with a colon or dash?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What happens when a comma alone is used to separate to independent clauses?

Answer 8

This is known as a comma splice. They are caused by two specific constructions: pronoun as subject and adverb at the start of a clause.