Complex Sentences and Punctuation 8 '21
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.2.1F
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?
Back
A semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is used to separate independent clauses.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sentence fragment?
Back
A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is punctuated with a comma before the dependent clause if it starts the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.2.1F
7.
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, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
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