after the introductory word; ex/ Yes, I do need that report.
I am an only child.
independent
though, while, since, because, if
use a period to seperate; semicolon to seperate; insert 'because'
NO!
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2: two independent clauses joined by a semi colon
'He was able,' she answered, 'to complete the assignment.'
treat a dependent clause or other incomplete thought as a complete sentence
Unless Sarah can remember her lines
for, and, but, so, yet, nor, or
commas
Mrs. Smith warned Maria
Coordinating conjunction
short
ex/ March 25, 2012
a period
a run on sentence
contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought; can stand by itself as a sentence
Contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete though; it cannot stand alone in a sentence
ex/ ...,however,...
comma splice
If he can overcome his fear of heights
NO!
Do clauses that begin with 'that' need commas?
Sentences must be (short/long) in order to use a semicolon to connect them.
Find the error: 'He was able', she answered, 'to complete the assignment.'
What is it called when you make the error of inserting a comma between two independent clauses?
Identify the independent clause: Although I come from a big family, I am an only child.
Name five dependent marker words.
What is a dependent clause?
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.
What is a sentence fragment?
Name two ways to fix this sentence: I love the weather, it is so sunny outside.
What's another term for a fused sentence?
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.
Identify the independent clause: Mrs. Smith warned Maria to sit up straight and take notes during the interview.
You use a semicolon in place of a ______ when the conjunction has been left out.
When writing out dates in a sentence where do you put the commas?
What kind of clauses does a semicolon link?
Use the semicolon to seperate units of a series when one or more of the units contain _____.
Name the 7 coordinating conjunctions that are used with commas to seperate independent clauses.
If the sentence has an introductory word where does the comma go?
What is an independent clause?
Identify the dependent clause: Jeremy will ride the rollarcoaster if he can overcome his fear of heights.
Identify the dependent clause: Unless Sarah can remember her lines, she will not be able to perform in the play.
When using interrupters in a sentence such as 'however' and 'therefore' where does the comma go?
Can you use semicolons to introduce a list?
Form a sentence using using an independent and dependent clause
