Grammar, cuz you suck at it Flashcards
Is “but” a coordinating conjunction?
Yes. It is a FANBOYS.
Is “since” a coordinating conjunction?
No. Coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
What is a coordinating conjunction?
A coordinating conjunction is a word (FANBOYS) that connects two independent clauses, and they don’t modify each other.
What is a subordinating conjunction?
A subordinating conjunction is a word (NOT FANBOYS) that identifies a dependent clause. These words do modify the other sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A dependent clause is a sentence that cannot be a stand alone clause because it has to modify an independent clause. However, this is usually in formal writing, and dependent clauses are often used to answer questions because, unlike science class, you don’t need to have your answers in framed responses.
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a sentence that is modified by a dependent clause, and can be a stand alone sentence.
What is a (simple) sentence?
A subject and a verb.
What is a compound complex sentence?
A sentence with at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
What is a predicate?
A verb, or a verb phrase, whatever that means.
What’s a verb phrase?
A fancy verb.
