Newbies & Oldies Defs
A clause that is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but CANNOT stand alone/ does not express a complete thought.
Dependent clause
Type of sentence that consists of just one independent clauses.
Simple
True or False: All clauses need a subject and a verb?
True
What is the subordinate conjunction word in the below sentence?
Sentence: She hates peas because they are mushy.
Because
:)
What is this ; called?
Semicolon
a clause that is a group of words that contains a subject and verb AND CAN STAND ALONE/ expresses a complete thought.
Independent Clause
Type of sentence that consists 2 independent clauses.
Compound
What does a dependent clause lack?
A complete thought.
What is the FANBOYS used below?
Sentence: The girl went home, for she wasn't feeling well because of her headache.
For
Who betrayed and back-stabbed Caesar in Julius Caesar the book?
Brutus
A story where a noble character fails due to external conflicts.
Tragedy
Type of sentence that consists of 1 dependent clause + 1 independent clause.
Complex
Is this phrase a dependent or independent clause:
While flowers continue to bloom.
Dependent
What type of sentence is below?
I wish I could bring a blanket to school.
Simple
What are all the 3 ways to write a compound sentence?
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Conjunctive adverb
FANBOYS
Semicolon
Characters that contrast eachother.
Foil Characters
This definition begins a dependent clause....
Subordinating Conjunctions
Is this phrase a dependent or independent clause:
Joan teaches science and algebra at the community college.
Independent
What type of sentence is below?
The family ate dinner together last night; they ate some yummy chicken and rice.
Compound
What was one of the main themes of Fahrenheit 451?
Censorship
To stay within the social norms of society.
Conformity
What is another name/ the proper name for the FANBOYS?
Coordinating conjunction
Below is a compound sentence. What is being used to combined the 2 independent clauses?
AKA- one of the 3 ways to combine a compound sentence?
Sentence: The school year is ending; however, I still need to turn in my essay.
Conjunctive Adverb
What type of sentence is below?
Anas really enjoyed dinner even though he hates brussel sprouts.
Complex
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What animal did Caesar get compared to a lot in the book?
Lion