Identify the INDEPENDENT clause in the following:

stop and recognize your blessings

The acronym SWABI stands for

subordinating conjunctions used to combine phrases

The definition of a DEPENDENT (Subordinate) clause is

a sentence part with a subject and verb which CANNOT stand alone

a sentence part with a subject and verb which CAN stand alone

a phrase containing a subject and verb

Identify the DEPENDENT (Subordinate) clause in the following:

since my birthday is in December

singing carols in the neighborhood

while wrapping presents for friends

because of the hanging mistletoe

Commas are used with DEPENDENT (Subordinate) clauses when

the dependent clause comes at the beginning of the sentence

the dependent clause comes at the end of the sentence

the dependent clause comes in the middle of the sentence

the dependent clause is missing a subject

The acronym THAMOs stands for

conjunctive adverbs are used to connect INDEPENDENT clauses to another and show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships

conjunctive adverbs are used to connect DEPENDENT clauses to another and show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships

conjunctive adverbs are used to connect PHRASES to another and show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships

conjunctive adverbs are used to connect SENTENCE PARTS to another and show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships

How are conjunctive adverbs punctuated when at the beginning of a sentence?

a comma is placed after the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed before the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed before and after the conjunctive adverb

How are conjunctive adverbs punctuated when at the end of a sentence?

a comma is placed before the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed after the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed before and after the conjunctive adverb

How are conjunctive adverbs punctuated when in the middle of a sentence?

a comma is placed before and after the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed before the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed after the conjunctive adverb

How are conjunctive adverbs punctuated when combining two independent clauses (sentences)

a semicolon or period is placed before the conjunctive adverb and a comma is placed after

a comma is placed before the conjunctive adverb

a comma is placed before and after the conjunctive adverb

Which of the following is punctuated INCORRECTLY?

Winter is my least favorite season, however, the trees look pretty with ice on them.

I don't have a heavy coat; therefore, I often freeze in the winter.

I bought a new pair of boots. Therefore, at least my feet stay warm.

The sun came out and melted the snow, meanwhile.

Which of the following is punctuated INCORRECTLY?

I got a new bike, hence, I don't have to walk.

My birthday is in March; thus, it should be warmer then.

The store was closed. Nonetheless, I had enough groceries to get by.

Your jeans are covered in filth, and you should leave them in the mud room, accordingly.

Commas can be used for all of the following EXCEPT

combining two independent clauses

combining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction

when a dependent clause comes at the beginning of a sentence

Which of the following NEEDS a comma?

After shopping at Target I headed home.

I drank a coffee while shopping at Target.

I shop at Target and drink coffee.

I sometimes drink coffee while I shop at Target.

Which of the following NEEDS a comma?

My family likes to bake treats for the holidays and we take them to our friends.

The houses are beautiful when the lights are on them.

The snow is scenic and makes me want to take pictures.

A lot of people like snow until it turns black and creates a muddy mess.

In which of the following is a comma used INCORRECTLY?

I was pushing my cart, when I spilt my coffee.

While I shopped for gifts, I sipped my coffee.

I was pushing my cart, and I spilt my coffee.

Coffee is good, but it can also burn you.

In which of the following is a comma used INCORRECTLY?

I went to the holiday party, because my friends said it would be fun.

I went to the holiday party, and it was a lot of fun.

When I put up our tree, the lights flickered.

The present was not expensive, but the gesture was appreciated.

In which of the following is a comma used INCORRECTLY?

My grades were good this quarter, but not my behavior.

If I get good grades, my parents will take me out to dinner.

I generally get my work done, and then I relax.

When I study, the room needs to be quiet.