Phrases/Clauses/Commas Review

Terms to Remember:

• Phrase - lacks either noun or verb (or both)

• Clause - contains a subject and a verb

  • Dependent Clause will start with a subordinate conjunction (sounds unfinished)

  • Independent Clause could be a sentence by itself 

  Example: After Ms. White's English class, I am always in a good mood!

  Example: After I go to Ms. White's English class, I am always in a good mood

Rules to Remember:

​#1. Commas go before FANBOYS & independent clauses

#2. Commas help to separate three, four, and even ten items in a list.

#3. Commas separate non-essential or explanatory info, appositives, in sentences.

#4. Commas separate powerful, useful adjectives.

#5. Finally, commas help to separate interjections, and yes, even interruptions.

Multiple Choice

Identify this:

one sunny day

• phrase

• clause

Multiple Choice

Identify this:

the picture is beautiful

• phrase
• independent clause
• dependent clause

Multiple Select

Identify all of the FANBOYS:

• Yet

• So

• For

• But

• Nor

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence with correct structure and punctuation:

• After the game, we decided to eat at San Remo's my favorite restaurant.

• After the game we decided to eat, at San Remo's, my favorite restaurant.

• After the game, we decided to eat at San Remo's, my favorite restaurant.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence with correct structure and punctuation:

• In my humble opinion, their chicken parmigiana, garlic bread, and calzones are magnificent.

• Additionally, the ziti voldostana.

• The mushroom, pomodoro and alfredo are delicious fresh sauce options, for your pasta.