Notes Test

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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Since is NOT a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is made up of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that lacks a subject, verb, or both.

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What type of sentence is 'I was very tired, but I wanted to go to the store with my mom'?

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This is a compound sentence.

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When is a comma used with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is always placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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The purpose of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are the four types of sentences?

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The four types of sentences are: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.