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 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.