Dependent, Independent clauses, and coordinating conjunctions

What is sentence variety?

• The use of different types of phrases

• The use of different sentence structures, lengths, and types

• The use of different punctuation marks in sentences

• The use of different tenses in sentences

Which of the following is NOT a reason why using sentence variety is important?

• To avoid monotony

• To keep the reader engaged

• To convey a range of emotions and ideas

• To increase the word count of your writing

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

• An independent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause can.

• An independent clause contains a subordinating conjunction, while a dependent clause does not.

• An independent clause does not contain a subject or a verb, while a dependent clause does.

• An independent clause is used to modify a noun or pronoun, while a dependent clause is used to express a complete thought or idea.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• She is reading a book.

• He finished his homework early.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• The sun sets in the west.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A type of conjunction used to connect two or more words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal grammatical rank in a sentence

• A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought or idea

• A group of words that is used to modify a noun or pronoun

• A type of punctuation mark used to separate items in a list

What is the acronym used to remember the most commonly used coordinating conjunctions?

• AVID

• FANBOYS

• HOTMOB

• QUIZ

Which of the following coordinating conjunctions is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction?

• And

• Or

• But

• So

When should a comma be placed before a coordinating conjunction used to join two independent clauses in a sentence?

• Always

• Never

• Only if the clauses are short

• Only if the clauses are long

What should be used on both sides of a coordinating conjunction when it is used to join two words?

• The same part of speech

• Different tenses

• Different punctuation marks

• Different grammatical structures

What is a clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought or idea.

• A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate but does not express a complete thought or idea.

• A group of words that contains a subject but not a predicate.

• A group of words that contains a predicate but not a subject.