defintions
What is a simplified definition of a Clause?
a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a sentence
Jack ate pasta because he was hungry.
identify the independent clause
Jack ate pasta.
An Independent clause can stand alone as a sentence
True
What is the definition of a Dependent Clause? Give an example.
a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog in the park.
Identify both the independent and dependent clauses.
Although it was raining- dependent
Maria went for a jog in the park.- independent
A clause contains a subject and a predicate
true
What is a Relative Pronoun? Give an example.
A word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause and connects it to an independent clause
It was a sunny day, but no one played outside.
Identify the clauses and the conjunctions
It was a sunny day- independent
But no one played outside- dependent
Dependent clauses are complete thoughts that can stand on their own.
false
Explain I SAW A WABUB.
If, since, as,when, although, while, after, before, until, because
No one wanted to go to the park nor the pool.
Identify ALL the parts of the sentence:
No one wanted to go to the park- independent clause
nor- coordinating conjunction
the pool- dependent clause
Nor is a subordinating conjunction.
false
Identify every coordinating conjunction in FANBOYS.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Juliet, a border collie puppy, prefers to chase squirrels and cats.
Identify the subject and verb in the sentence above.
Juliet- subject
prefers- verb
Independent clauses can be joined by using a subordinating conjunction.
false- a coordinating conjunction