Grammar 3

Grammar 3

The third of our four grammar rules!

Multiple Select

Which of the following clauses are independent? Choose all that apply.

• Because I like video games

• Roses are red

• Even though it is cold outside

• KPMS is awesome.

Open Ended

You Try! Choose and retype one of the following sentences. While typing, fill-in either a FANBOY, a semicolon, or a conjunctive adverb.

1. I was just trying to be helpful _____ she took it as an insult.

2. The mountain is steep _____ they decided to climb it.

Open Ended

Use a FANBOY to write a Grammar 3 that discusses two things that you like and/or dislike.

For Example: I like frosting, but I hate cake.

Open Ended

Use a CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB to write a Grammar 3 that discusses something you would like to do in your life.

For Example: I want to go to college; therefore, I have to study hard.

Open Ended

Use a SEMICOLON to write a Grammar 3 that describes one of your friends or family members.

For Example: I have a sister; she is a baseball player.

PLEASE NOTE:

The independent clauses in Grammar 3s must have subjects and verbs; otherwise, they become dependent clauses and are not compound sentences.

For Example: The falcon soared high over the field but saw no sign of prey.

There is nothing wrong with this sentence, but it does not need punctuation, and it is not a Grammar 3.

How could we make this sentence a Grammar 3?