Comma Placement and Clause Types

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause relies on another clause (independent) to create a full sentence.

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True

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A sentence will ________ have an independent clause.

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always

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Where does the comma go in this sentence: 'Before you leave ask your mother first.'?

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After 'leave'

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Where does the comma go in this sentence: 'A Siwanator is the name for a JoJo Siwa fan until they come up with a better name.'?

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No comma needed.

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A sentence will _________ have a dependent clause.

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sometimes

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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