Dear Mr. Winston Grammar

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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
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