I.C. and D.C.
An independent clause express a ________________ thought.
complete
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Words that connect two independent clauses. Also known as FANBOYS.
What is the function of semicolons?
To connect two complete thoughts
Give me 2 conjunctive adverbs.
Possible Answers: Accordingly, also, consequently, conversely, finally, ultimately, furthermore, however, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, nonetheless, similarly, thereafter, therefore, thus, regardless, otherwise, clearly, next, in contrast, for example, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand, in fact, for this reason
A dependent clause express an ______________ thought.
incomplete
I am exhausted,_____ I'm not ready to go to bed yet.
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Where do we put Semicolons in a sentence.
In between two independent clauses.
IC;IC
What are the purpose of conjunctive adverbs?
conjunctive adverbs set up the relationship between two clauses
True or false: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
False
Me and Julie want to go to the beach and we want to go swimming.
Juliet and I want to go to the beach, and we want to go swimming.
When can we use Semicolons? Give me two uses.
Possible answers: similar ideas, contrasting ideas, negation emphasis
Conjunctive adverbs should be surrounded by punctuation. What would this look like?
1. When they begin a clause or sentence, they should be followed by a comma.
2. When they end a sentence or clause, they should be preceded by a comma.
3. When they interrupt a sentence or clause, they should be surrounded by commas.
Is this a dependent clause or independent clause?
Because she drinks a potion and falls asleep.
Dependent Clause.
Our mom was mad but she still gave Elizabeth and I a present.
Our mom was mad, but she still gave Elizabeth and me a present.
Joe Biden is a Democrat; ____________________________. (simple contrast).
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I like to eat at Italian restaurants; _______________________, I went to Olive Garden last night.
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She practiced her guitar solo for weeks, but forgot every note during the performance.
She practiced her guitar solo for weeks, but she forgot every note during the performance.
List all seven coordinating conjunctions.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
John just won the lottery;_______________. (similar sentence).
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Health care is too expensive;____________, taxes are too high.
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