Sentence Rules

Question 1

Conjunctive adverbs

Answer 1

words that join independent clauses into one sentence. A conjunctive adverb helps you create a shorter sentence. When you use a conjunctive adverb, put a semicolon (;) before it and a comma (,) after it.
EX: therefore, then, however, consequently.

Question 2

Simple sentence

Answer 2

a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
EX: My mom wrapped the Christmas presents.

Question 3

Compound sentence

Answer 3

a sentence with more than one independent clause. The clauses are joined with a semicolon or a FANBOYS.
EX: My mom wrapped the Christmas presents, and my brother baked cookies.

Question 4

Complex sentence

Answer 4

A sentence that has an dependent clause or two.

My mom baked cookies while my brother wrapped presents. OR flipped.

Question 5

Semicolon

Answer 5

;

A punctuation mark that designates a pause, usually between two clauses.

Question 6

Subordinate/dependent clause

Answer 6

This is a group of words that CANNOT be alone in a complete sentence. It helps complete the idea.
After eating dinner.

Question 7

Independent clause

Answer 7

This is a clause that CAN be alone in a sentence. It has a subject and a predicate.

Question 8

FANBOYS

Answer 8

Words that connect words/phrases/clauses.

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So