Punctuating Sentences Flashcard Review

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, usually found at the end of the introduction.

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What makes a thesis statement strong?

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A strong thesis statement is specific, arguable, and provides a roadmap for the paper, often including reasons or evidence to support the claim.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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When do you use a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used in a complex sentence when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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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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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'although,' 'because,' 'since,' and 'unless.'