Semicolon Flashcard- 7th RLA

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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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; it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a Simple Sally sentence?

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A Simple Sally sentence is a simple sentence that contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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What does it mean to 'tear apart' a sentence?

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To 'tear apart' a sentence means to break it down into its individual components, such as clauses and phrases.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the difference between 'is eating' and 'eating'?

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'Is eating' is a verb phrase indicating an ongoing action, while 'eating' is the base form of the verb.