Independent/Dependent Clauses
AAAWWUBBIS/FANBOYS
Colon or Comma
The Crucible
The Body
100

I was so excited that I screamed.

What is an independent clause?

100

Choose the word that is an AAAWWUBBIS word


What       If         Because      Sense         

If

100

I would like to visit the following state: Colorado.

I would like to visit the following state, Colorado.

I would like to visit the following state: Colorado.


Drumroll!

100

She had an affair with John Proctor

Abigail Williams

100

Author of The Body

Stephen King

200

Although I hadn't taken the time to study last night

What is a dependent clause

200
Choose the FANBOYS word


Not     You     But     As

But

200

My snowmobile is not running: so I am really bummed. 


My snowmobile is not running, so I am really bummed.

My snowmobile is not running, so I am really bummed.

FANBOYS!!

200

His last words were, "More weight"

Who is Giles Corey

200

Name of the movie based upon the film

Stand By Me

300

If you would like to have some dinner

What is dependent clause

300

Name all of the FANBOYS

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, SO

300

My mother gave me the best advice, "Work before play". 


My mother gave me the best advice: "Work before play".

My mother gave me the best advice: "Work before play".


Formal Quotation

300

She accused Rebecca Nurse of killing her 7 babies

Ann Putnam

300

What town and year did the story take place

Castle Rock, 1960

400
Give me an example of an independent clause
Answers will vary
400

AAAWWUBBIS sentence or a FANBOYS sentence? 


Since we didn't have school yesterday, I was able to get a lot of paperwork accomplished. 

AAAWWUBBIS

400

Like my grandma always said: "Always wear clean underwear". 

Like my grandma always said, "Always wear clean underwear". 

Like my grandma always said, "Always wear clean underwear". 

400

Where did the trials take place? (town, state)

Salem Massachusetts

400

Name of dump owner and his dog

Milo Pressman and Chopper

500
Give an example of a dependent clause

Answers will vary

500

What is wrong with this FANBOYS sentence?


I feel like starting a new workout program, but not today. 

The second part of the sentence after the FANBOYS (but) is not an independent clause (sentence)...no comma needed.
500

Write a sentence on the board using a colon or a comma correctly

Answers may vary

500

Where did Rev. Hale come from?

Beverly, Mass

500

Name of Gordie's brother who died

OR

Name of road that the boys had to follow to get to the body

Denny

OR

Back Harlow Road

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