Coordinating Conjunctions
Comma Placement
Independent Clauses
Definitions
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I normally want to run. Today I wanted to walk.
I normally want to run, but today I wanted to walk.
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I went to the store and bought lettuce tomatoes and carrots.
I went to the store and bought lettuce, tomatoes and carrots.
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Is this an independent clause? The day was very cold.
Yes
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What is a comma?
A comma is a signal that tells the reader to pause briefly
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I like fruit. I also like vegetables.
I like fruit and vegetables.
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I don't like muffins but I do like cake.
i don't like muffins, but I do like cake.
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Is this an independent clause? I went to play soccer after school/
Yes
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What is a conjunction?
A conjunction connects words or groups of words.
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The beach is a lot of fun. The mountains are even better.
The beach is a lot of fun, but the mountains are even better.
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I don't want to go to the party I don't like some of the people.
I don't want to go to the party, I don't like some of the people.
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Is this an independent clause? Although she wanted to see the movie.
No
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
A coordinating conjunctions connect words of the same kind, such as two or more nouns or verbs.
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I don't like brussel sprouts. I also don't like broccoli.
I don't like brussel sprouts, nor do I like broccoli.
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I want to eat candy drink soda or make cookies.
I want to eat candy, drink soda, or make cookies.
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Independent clauses can always function alone as their own __________.
Sentence
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What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb that can stand on its own.
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We were all very tired. We were happy.
We were all very tired, yet/but/and we were happy.
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He didn't study the night before so he didn't do well on the test.
He didn't study the night before, so he didn't do well on the test.
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Is this an independent clause? Bought a shirt
No
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What is the difference between a conjunction and coordinating conjunctions?
A conjunction connects any words a coordinating conjunction connects words that are similar like nouns or verbs.
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