Understanding Independent Clauses and Compound Sentences

What is the function of an independent clause?

• To express an incomplete thought

• To express a complete thought

• To express a question

• To express a command

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• Because she was hungry

• She ate an apple

• While it was raining

• If he arrives

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How many independent clauses are needed to form a compound sentence?

• One

• Two or more

• Three

• None

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What do conjunctions join?

• Words, phrases, and clauses

• Sentences and paragraphs

• Nouns and verbs

• Adjectives and adverbs

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What does the 'O' in FANBOYS stand for?

• Or

• On

• Over

• Off

In the acronym FANBOYS, what does the 'Y' stand for?

• Yet

• Yes

• Your

• Yield

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• A sentence with no clauses

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What role does an independent clause play in a sentence structure?

• To provide additional information

• To convey a complete idea

• To ask a question

• To link two ideas

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Which of the following is NOT a FANBOY conjunction?

• For

• And

• Nor

• Because

Is the following an independent or dependent clause?
Because I like to ski and snowboard. 

• independent
• dependent

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