Comma Placement and Clause Types

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
Back
The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.' It expresses a complete thought.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'
Back
The dependent clause is 'Because I was tired.' It does not express a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 conjunction.
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