Conjunctions and Commas

Conjunctions and Commas

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'moreover'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

Back

After is NOT a conjunctive adverb.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the correct sentence: 'Alex wanted to buy a new video game, so he decided to make some money by babysitting his cousins.'

Back

This sentence is correct because it properly uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'so'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used to connect two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A semicolon (;) is used before the conjunctive adverb and a comma (,) follows it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: 'We wanted to go to Portugal; ______________ we went to Brazil.'

Back

instead,

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