Clause/Conjunction Quiz Flashcards
What is the definition of a clause?
Group of words with a subject and a verb
What is the definition of compound?
More than one
What is the definition of an independent clause?
Group of words with a subject and verb and makes sense
What is the definition of a simple sentence?
One independent clause
What is the definition of a dependent clause?
Group of words with a subject and verb but does not make sense
What are the three types of conjunctions?
- Coordinating
- Correlative
- Subordinating
What are the 7 coordinating conjunctions?
- for
- and
- nor
- but
- or
- yet
- so
Name 5 subordinating conjunctions
- when
- because
- since
- if
- until
What does a conjunction do?
Join words, clauses, and sentences
What is the definition of a compound sentence?
Made of two independent clauses
What are the three ways to build a compound sentence?
- Use a comma and coordinating conjunction.
- Use a semi colon, connective adverb, and a comma
- Use a semi colon only
What is the definition of a complex sentence?
One independent clause plus a dependent clause
What are the rules for using a comma in a complex sentence?
a. Use a coma after a dependent clause when I begins the sentence.
b. do not use a comma when the dependent comes second.
Type of sentence
The Halloween candy on sale in the stores.
Fragment
Type of sentence
I jog in the mornings; my sister jogs in the evenings.
Compound sentence
Type of sentence
A summer thunderstorm can be quite scary.
Simple sentence
Type of sentence
We yelled and cheered with the cheerleaders throughout the game.
Simple sentence with a compound verb
Type of sentence
My alarm did not go off; otherwise, I would have been on time.
Compound sentence
Type of sentence
I like to read before I go to bed.
Complex sentence
Type of sentence
Waves crashed against the rocks and rolled back out to sea.
Simple sentence with a compound verb
Type of sentence
We play in the sand along the beach near our home.
Simple sentence
Type of sentence
When Kyle finished his project, he treated himself to a movie.
Complex sentence
Type of sentence
The rooster and two hens pecked for insects in the yard.
Simple sentence with a compound subject
Type of sentence
Sam must finish his chores, or he cannot go to the movie tonight.
Compound sentence