Clauses/ Conjunctions
What are the main 2 types of clauses and their definitions?
Independent: Can stand alone as a complete sentece
Dependent: Can NOT stand alone as a complete sentece
Would this sentence need a comma? why or why not?
"I love English class and my math class."
No. There are not 2 independent clauses
What 2 elements are needed for a group of words to be considered a "clause"
A subject and a verb
When the dependent clasue comes before the independent clause, you need a _______
comma
What are the Fanboys?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
When the independent clause comes before the dependent clause, you ___________
Do not need a comma
What type of conjunction does a compound sentence require?
Fanboy/Coordinating conjunction
Would this sentence need a comma. Why or why not?
After running a mile I had to walk home
Yes. The dependent clause comes before the independent clause.
Would this sentence need a comma? Why or why not?
"I love my English class, but I hate my math class."
Yes. It has a FANBOY, and a comma.
Would this sentence need a comma. Why or why not?
"I had to walk home after running a mile."
No. The independent clause comes before the dependent clause