Subordinate Conjunctions
A dependent sentence usually starts with a _____________.
Subordinate conjunction
5 purposes of conjunctive adverbs:
1. emphasis
2. contrast
3. cause/effect
4.time/order
5. addition
(Comma or No?):
I wanted to go to the park and play soccer.
No because the clause "and play soccer" is missing a subject & cannot stand alone.
Identify the "dependent" part of this sentence: "The cake, which was chocolate, tasted great."
Answer: which was chocolate, tasted great
When two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction(FANBOYS), do you use a comma? yes or no?
YES!
True or False: If a subordinate conjunction comes in the middle of a sentence (e.g., 'I am happy because it is Friday'), you usually do NOT need a comma.
When the independent clause comes before the dependent clause, a comma is usually not needed.
Ex: The students cheered (IC) when the teacher announced the game (DC).
How do I punctuate this sentence?:
The bridge was closed__therefore__ we took the ferry.
AND
Are both sentences independent, dependent, or both?
semicolon before the conjunctive adverb (therefore) and comma after it.
Both sentences are independent clauses.
Use this punctuation mark to join two independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
a semicolon ;
Identify the Dependent Clause:
"You should wear protective goggles before you weld the steel frame together."
before you weld the steel frame together is the answer because "before" is a subordinate conjunction, which makes the sentence dependent.
True or False: You can use a semicolon to join a dependent clause to an independent clause.
False! a semicolon must have a "complete thought" on both sides
Use a subordinate conjunction in this sentence
__________ you are already at the store, could you please buy some milk?
Possible answers:
Since, Because
Give a conjunctive adverb that indicates Cause/Effect
Possible answers: Consequently, thus, hence, accordingly,
Fix the punctuation: "The dog barked; and the cat ran.
remove the semicolon & replace it with a comma b/c both sentences are independent
Identify the independent clause:
He passed the exam even though he didn't study much
IC=He passed the exam
Does this sentence need a comma? Why or why not?
"I slept late because it was Saturday."
If a sentence starts with an independent clause followed by a dependent clause, you do not use a comma.
Name at least 5 subordinate conjunctions.
while, where, if, since, unless, before/after
Name at least 5 conjunctive adverbs.
Possible answers: likewise, however, therefore, nevertheless, thus, hence, consequently, moreover, meanwhile
True or False: You can use a semicolon and the word "but" together to join sentences.
False!
NO! you do not use a semicolon with coordinating conjunctions(FANBOYS)
Turn the Independent Clause "The sun set" into a Dependent Clause
After the sun set, ..
Before the sun set..
While the sun set,
Does this sentence need a comma? why/why not?
The team practiced for three hours, after the school day ended.
No; the sentence begins with an independent clause & the subordinate conjunction(after) comes in the middle of the sentence.
Use a subordinating conjunction to combine:
It was supposed to rain. She brought an umbrella.
Since it was supposed to rain.. or
Because it was supposed to rain...
Which conjunctive adverb and purpose best fit this sentence?
'The marathon runner felt exhausted; ________, she pushed through the final mile to break her personal record.'
nevertheless (Purpose: contrast)
This word correctly shows that the action happened in spite of the exhaustion mentioned in the first clause.
Write a sentence that uses both a Subordinate Conjunction and a Semicolon.
Example:
"Since I was tired, I went to bed; however, I couldn't sleep."
Which sentence is dependent?:
The lead singer performed brilliantly, even though she had a sore throat, and the audience gave her a standing ovation.
DC= "even though she had a sore throat"
What is the difference between a "Coordinating Conjunction" (FANBOYS) and a "Conjunctive Adverb" regarding punctuation?
You use a comma in between a coordinating conjunction ,(FANBOYS) to separate two independent clauses
You use a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after the conjunctive adverb(therefore, meanwhile, thus, nonetheless, etc.)