Clauses Flashcards
What is the main clause?
Independent other clauses and conjunctions. Makes sense on its own. Main idea
What does a main clause not have?
Does not have a conjunction leading into it
What is the coordinate clause?
Dependent clause.
Additional informal
Verb
What can’t the coordinate clause do?
Stand on its own
What seperates the main clause and coordinating clause?
Separate from main clause
FANBOYS
What is a subordinate clause?
Dependent clause
Why does the subordinate clause not make sense?
On its own
It must be said together with the conjunction
What does the subordinate clause begin with?
Subordinating conjunction. Comma often seperates
What are subordinating conjunction?
Not FANBOYS. comma
What is the coordinating conjunctions like?
Scale
Balances two clauses
Does form part of the clause
Two mains clauses
What are the types of sentences?
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
What are simple sentences?
One finite verb and idea
Compromises of a main clause
What is a compound sentence?
Two or more finite verbs or clauses
What is a compound sentence joined by?
Coordinating conjunctions
Creating coordinating clauses
What is a complex sentence?
One main clause
One or more subordinate clauses
