| Independent Clauses |
| #1 |
What is an independent clause? |
contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought; can stand by itself as a sentence |
| #2 |
Identify the independent clause: Although I come from a big family, I am an only child. |
I am an only child. |
| #3 |
How many independent clauses can you identify in the following sentence? It is difficult to fall asleep during the daytime; the sun shines in through the spaces formed between the blinds. |
2: two independent clauses joined by a semi colon |
| #4 |
Identify the independent clause: Mrs. Smith warned Maria to sit up straight and take notes during the interview. |
Mrs. Smith warned Maria |
| #5 |
Identify the purpose of the word 'but' in this sentence: Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't stay in long because it was cold. |
Coordinating conjunction |
| Dependent Clauses |
| #1 |
What is a dependent clause? |
Contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete though; it cannot stand alone in a sentence |
| #2 |
Name five dependent marker words. |
though, while, since, because, if |
| #3 |
Identify the dependent clause: Unless Sarah can remember her lines, she will not be able to perform in the play. |
Unless Sarah can remember her lines |
| #4 |
Identify the dependent clause: Jeremy will ride the rollarcoaster if he can overcome his fear of heights. |
If he can overcome his fear of heights |
| #5 |
Form a sentence using using an independent and dependent clause |
Answers may very |
| Commas |
| #1 |
When writing out dates in a sentence where do you put the commas? |
ex/ March 25, 2012 |
| #2 |
Find the error: 'He was able', she answered, 'to complete the assignment.' |
'He was able,' she answered, 'to complete the assignment.' |
| #3 |
When using interrupters in a sentence such as 'however' and 'therefore' where does the comma go? |
ex/ ...,however,... |
| #4 |
Do clauses that begin with 'that' need commas? |
NO! |
| #5 |
Name the 7 coordinating conjunctions that are used with commas to seperate independent clauses. |
for, and, but, so, yet, nor, or |
| Miscellaneous |
| #1 |
What is it called when you make the error of inserting a comma between two independent clauses? |
comma splice |
| #2 |
What's another term for a fused sentence? |
a run on sentence |
| #3 |
Name two ways to fix this sentence: I love the weather, it is so sunny outside. |
use a period to seperate; semicolon to seperate; insert 'because' |
| #4 |
What is a sentence fragment? |
treat a dependent clause or other incomplete thought as a complete sentence |
| #5 |
If the sentence has an introductory word where does the comma go? |
after the introductory word; ex/ Yes, I do need that report. |
