Grammar Flashcards

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1
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Coordinating conjunction is what

A

And, or, but and so

FANBOYS

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In a complex sentence if a D pendant clause comes before an independent clause…

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Use a comma after the dependent clause

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Dependent clause is one that starts with a ______ conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction example

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After, although, as, because, if, since, unless, until, when, or while

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You can tell that this is a complex sentence in which a dependent clause comes before an independent clause because

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First clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. For example. As

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What clause do u use a comma after?

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Dependent

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7
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A compound

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Is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so

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A complex sentence

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Is made up of an independent clause and a Dependent clause. The dependent clause is a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinate conjunction.

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Compound complex sentence

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Sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more depending causes

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After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym

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Compound complex

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If she gets the chance, Terry would love to visit the bank.

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Complex

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We heard a rumble of thunder, and seconds later we saw the flash of lightning

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Compound

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13
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Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool

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Simple

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In the winter, ben usually wears his heavy coat

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Introductory phrase is part of the predicate

Simple sentence

•reword to see if it works

-then usually wears his heavy coat in the winter

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Orca’s that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins

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Complex

Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause

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The maple leaf, which is kind is national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s

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Complex

17
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We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at 9 o’clock, or we can review the documentary about the greatest innovations of the 21st-century

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compound complex

18
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In a compound sentence, use a comma before the ______conjunction

A

Coordinating

19
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Coordinating conjunction

A

Join words, phrases, and clauses. They are used after a comma when joining two independent clauses.
[and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet]

FANBOYS

20
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Subordinating conjunction

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Are words that make a clause dependent

because, Since, while, so that, as though, just as, when

21
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Adverbial conjunction

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Work a lot like coordinating conjunctions but generally are more formal.

(However, moreover, therefore, nevertheless, notwithstanding)

22
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Phrase

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A group of words that is missing either a subject or predicate

23
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Simple sentence includes

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Independent clause

24
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Compound sentence includes

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Independent clause + independent clause

25
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Complex sentence includes

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Dependent clause + independent clause

26
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Compound – complex sentence includes

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Independent clause + independent clause + Dependent clause

27
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Conjunctive adverb

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It is usually preceded by a semi colon and followed by a comma.

Clarifies the relationship between two parts of a sentence
•also, besides, finally, hence, thus