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a _________ clause is a clause that can stand on its own, it does not need to be joined by another clause to be a complete sentence.

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independent clause

Front

What is this a definition of: a ________ clause does not express a complete thought, it MUST be joined by another clause in order to make a sentence proper.

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dependent clause

Front

Comma splice

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A grammar error when two independent clauses are joined by a comma

Front

What are the coordinating conjunctions?

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For, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so

Front

Which acronym helps you remember the coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS

Front

Which sentence is an example of incorrect punctuation when fixing a comma splice? Options:

I like the fair because it is fun.

,

I like the fair. It is fun.

,

I like the fair, it is fun.

,

I like the fair; it is fun.

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I like the fair, it is fun.

Front

"I wore a sweater to school today." is an example of an...
Options: independent clause, dependent clause, comma splice, coordinating conjunctions

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independent clause

Front

"I went to the principal because I got in trouble." is an example of...

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dependent clause

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"Timmy's parents grounded him because they figured out he failed his math test." is an example of...

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a dependent clause

Front

Fill in the blank: Jim studied in the media center ________ he has an exam next block. Options:

because

,

so

,

of

,

are

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because