Combining Sentences Flashcard

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What is a semicolon used for in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correctly used semicolon.

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Tiana loves Charmed; it is her favorite tv show of all time.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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Combine these sentences into a compound sentence: 'Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico.' 'He explored the area that is now Florida.'

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Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico, and explored the area that is now Florida.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to join two similar thoughts together.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Correct this sentence to make it complex: 'Since I don't have a computer I can't join the Zoom meeting.'

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'Since I don't have a computer, I can't join the Zoom meeting.'

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What punctuation is used before 'therefore' when it connects two independent clauses?

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A semicolon is used before 'therefore' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).