Commas & Conjunctions

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

To indicate a pause or to separate elements within a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Where should a comma be placed when using a coordinating conjunction?

Back

Before the coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

Back

No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a sentence with a coordinating conjunction.

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B