Comma Confusion
Does this sentence need a comma?
I will be hungry until breakfast is served.
No comma is needed.
Identify the subordinating conjunction:
Once your room is clean, you can hang out with your friends.
Once is the subordinating conjunction.
Identify the adverb clause:
When I finish my homework, I will watch television.
When I finish my homework.
What is the definition of a clause?
A group of words containing a subject and a verb.
Does this sentence need a comma?
While Ruby is napping Seth plays video games.
Yes, A comma should be placed after napping.
Identify the subordinating conjunction:
Her head was pounding because she had been working for hours.
Because is the subordinating conjunction.
Identify the adverb clause:
Whenever I am lonely, I call up a friend.
Whenever I am lonely is the adverb clause.
Is this clause independent or dependent?
Because I like apples.
Dependent
Does this sentence need a comma?
After taking the test she knew I failed.
Identify the subordinating conjunction:
Whenever I see a bird, I am reminded of my mother.
Whenever is the subordinating conjunction.
Identify the adverb clause:
She will not speak unless told to do so.
Unless told to do so is the adverb clause.
Identify the adverb:
Sally walked quietly around the room.
Quietly is the adverb because it modifies the verb walk.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She wears concealer because she has acne.
No, there is no comma needed.
Identify the subordinating conjunction:
One must study in order to get good grades.
In order to is the subordinating conjunction.
Identify the adverb clause:
I like to eat ice cream when I am feeling upset.
When I am feeling upset is the adverb clause.
Name three of three of the six questions an adverb clause answers?
How? Where? When? Why? To What Extent? Under What Conditions?
Does this sentence need a comma?
Even though her heart is broken she is always smiling.
Yes, there should be a comma after broken.
Identify the subordinating conjunction:
So that I get into the school of my dreams, I have to write the best essay.
So that is the subordinating conjunction.
Identify the adverb clause:
Bill can only take cold showers since the hot water is broken.
Since the hot water is broken is the adverb clause.
What is the definition of an adverb clause?
A dependent clause that modifies an adverb, adjective, or verb.