Clauses & Sentence Types

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What are the two main parts of a sentence?

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Subject and Predicate

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What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

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A clause has a subject and a predicate, while a phrase does not.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses.

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How can independent clauses be combined correctly in a compound sentence?

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Independent clauses can be combined using a semicolon OR a comma and coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

FANBOYS are used with a comma to connect independent clauses.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.

Do NOT use a coordinating conjunction with a semicolon.

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What are the three most common sentence errors?

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Common sentence errors include comma splices, run-ons, and fragments.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error where two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.