Parts of speech
Define and give an example of a preposition.
Answer could vary
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She sings beautifully she won the contest.
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Define an independent clause.
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. (A complete sentence)
Which word is the subordinating conjunction
Although he was tired, he finished his homework.
Although
When a subordinating conjunctions is in the middle of a sentence, I do not need a comma.
TRUE or FALSE
True
"I wore a coat because it was cold"
Define and give an example of an adjective
Answer could vary
Describes a noun.
Correct or incorrect?
Because I was late I got a tardy pass.
Incorrect
Give an example of a dependent clause.
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A subordinate conjunction starts what type of clause?
Dependent
And is a subordinating conjunction
True or False
False
Define and give an example of a PROnoun
Takes place of a noun. (he, she, they)
Correct or incorrect?
I passed my test because I studied last night.
Correct
Dependent clauses usually begin with what?
A subordinating conjunction
Create a sentence using a subordinate conjunction
Answer will vary
How does a semi colon work differently than other forms of punctuation?
It combines sentences, and you don't need any conjunction.
Define and give an example of a Adverb
Answer may vary
Describes a verb
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I couldn't see the board so I moved closer and I was able to see much better.
,so
, and
True or False: Sentences can have only one independent clause
False. (ex. I need to go to the store, and I need to do laundry.)
a word used to connect clauses or sentences
Identify each clause in this sentence.
"Although it may be hard, people should always try to achieve their goals, and they should always try their best at everything they attempt to do."
Although it may be hard - Dependent
People should always try to achieve their goals - independent
They should always try their best at everything they attempt to do - independent
Define and give an example of a proper noun.
Answer may vary
The specific name of a noun.
ex. I.C. Norcom
Correct or incorrect?
I went shopping; and I bought some shoes.
Incorrect
What is another name for a dependent clause?
Subordinate clause
When combining sentences, what has to go with your fanboy?
Comma
Create a sentence using one dependent clause and one independent clause.
Answer may vary
ex. Since it was raining, I brought my umbrella.