Grammar Flashcards
Subordinating conjunctions
Before, after, if, until, since, because, although
Coordinating conjunctions.
And, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
Always put comma before conjunction
Relative pronouns
That, what, which, whom, who
Conjunctive adverbs
In addition, on the other hand. Always use semicolon (conadv) comma
Phrase
Any group of words that does not have its own subject and verb
Clause
Group of words with own subject and verb
Independent clause
Expression that has a complete thought and can stand on its own
Subordinate
Does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone
Know punctuation of dialogue
“Jfjwkdmfm,” she said.
“Jcjwismc!” he yelled.
“Jcjwoxje,” she began, “jcjwkxnej.”
Comma rules
- Put comma before conjunction
- Use a comma to separate an introductory clause or phrase from the main clause.
- Between an item in a series. Property, houses, and warehouses.
- Between coordinate adjectives not joined by and.
Number, size, color
Order with no commas
Study types of sentences
S, Cx, Cd, or CdCx