Clauses
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100

What two things are always in an independent clause?

Subject & Verb (Predicate)
100
How many clauses are in a compound sentence?
2
100
How many clauses are in a complex sentence?
2
100
A simple sentence is also known as ________.
Independent Clause
100

What clauses are always in a complex sentence?

1 dependent and 1 independent

200
An independent clause is the same as a ______.
Simple Sentence
200
What types of words connect independent clauses to form a compound sentence?
FANBOYS!
200
If the dependent clause is at the begnning of your sentence, do you need a comma?
YES! 
200
True or false: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.
TRUE
200

Name three subordinating conjunctions that start with the letter A

Although

As

After

300
What is the difference between an independent and dependent clause?
Ind. clauses stand on their own and make a full sentence; dependent clauses don't.
300

Give an example of a sentence in which a conjunction is used that is NOT a coordinating conjunction

answers will vary

example: My mom likes to walk on treadmill and run outside.

300
If the dependent clause is at the end of your sentence, do you need a comma? 
NO! 
300
Is the following sentence simple?


Lisa played the saxophone and helped around at home.

YES
300

Is this a complex sentence?


I am happy to be here, but I do not want to stay for long.

no

400

What type of sentence has dependent clauses?

Complex

400
If you don't want to use FANBOYS, what is another way to combine two independent clauses to form a compound sentence?
Semi-colon
400
Give me a complex sentence with the dependent clause at the beginning.
Answers vary.
400
Is the following sentence simple?


Bart ordered pizza, and Maggie slept.

NO
400

What's wrong with this sentence?


I'll study for finals, because I want to pass.

No comma after finals

500

What happens to the comma when the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of the sentence?

Kiss the comma goodbye

500

Give me a compound sentence.

Answers will vary. (Duh.)

500

Give me a complex sentence with the dependent clause at the END.

Answers vary.

500

Give me FIVE simple sentences.

Answers will vary.

500

Name all AAAWWUBBIS words

After, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, since

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