Clauses
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Whenever I wear these shoes, I get a blister.
I get a blister.
Explain why the following sentence did/didn’t need a comma.
Baby Yoda was the meme of the day and it made me happy.
It needs a comma because it has two independent clauses combined by a FANBOYS
Fill in the blank with a conjunction. Identify the conjunction you used.
________ Ben went to the market, Maria went to pick up the kids from school.
Subordinating conjunction: While, Since, After, Before, Because, etc.
Correct the following sentence.
The movers tripped over the dog’s leash they dropped the table.
The movers tripped over the dog's leash, and they dropped the table.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
After John called, I was on cloud nine all day.
After John called.
Explain why the following sentence did/didn’t need a comma.
If you scroll to the top of the page you will see Baby Yoda.
It needs a comma because the sentence begins with a dependent clause and is followed by an independent clause.
Fill in the blank with a conjunction. Identify what type of conjunction you used explain why.
The rice is on the top shelf, _____ you will have to use a ladder to get to it.
Coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)- two independent clauses connected with a comma and a FANBOYS
Correct the following sentence.
The mountains are very peaceful so Frida and I went on a hike.
The mountains are very peaceful, so Frida and I went on a hike.
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Baby Yoda drinks coffee, even when he’s already had three cups that day.
Baby Yoda drinks coffee.
Explain why the following sentence did/didn’t need a comma.
You will see Baby Yoda if you scroll to the top of the page.
It does not need a comma because it begins with a independent clause and is followed by a dependent clause.
Rewrite the sentence: combine the two sentences using a conjunction. Be sure to use correct punctuation.
Ann has a pet dog. Kim has a pet turtle.
Ann has a pet dog, but Kim has a pet turtle.
(FANBOYS)
Write a sentence with two independent clauses joined with a conjunction.
(Independent clause), FANBOYS (Independent clause)
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
I value my time when I spend it with my daughter.
when I spend it with my daughter,
Explain why the following sentence did/didn’t need a comma.
Before you watch the Mandalorian brace yourself for a lack of Baby Yoda.
It needs a comma because it starts with a dependent clause and is followed by an independent clause.
What word in this sentence is a conjunction? What type of conjunction is it?
There will be neither beef nor chicken for dinner tonight.
Write a sentence that begins with a dependent clause and ends with an independent clause.
(Dependent clause), (Independent clause)
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
If you want my vote, you will need to explain your position.
You will need to explain your position.
Explain why the following sentence did/didn’t need a comma.
I love tacos because they make me happy.
It does not need a comma because it begins with an independent clause and is followed by a dependent clause.
Name every type of conjunction and include an example of each type.
Coordinating- (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
Coorelative- (Both...and, Neither...nor, Either...or, etc.)
Subordinating- (before, after, because, while, since, until, etc.)
Write a sentence that begins with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause.
(Independent clause) (Dependent clause)