Clauses; Semicolons/Commas; FANBOYS
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a clause?
Back
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma?
Back
A comma (,) is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does FANBOYS stand for?
Back
FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use a semicolon in a sentence?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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