Clauses, Phrases, Conjunctions

Subordinate (or dependent) clauses begin with a (a)  

• subordinating conjunction.
• coordinating conjunction
• independent clause
• preposition

Prepositional phrases begin with a (a)  

• subordinating conjunction.
• coordinating conjunction
• independent clause
• preposition

Which of the following is true about an independent clause?

• It has a subject

• it has a predicate

• it expresses a complete thought

• all of these

What do coordinating conjunctions do?

• connect two independent clauses

• coordinate cool outfits

• join two dependent clauses

• join a dependent clause with an independent clause

The acronym for FANBOYS stands for:

FANBOYS are...

• coordinating conjunctions

• subordinating conjunctions

• prepositions

I managed to eat breakfast, _____I was late for school.

I studied really hard all week, ___ I did really well on the test.

My aunt is coming in from Colorado to visit, ___ my grandpa is flying in from Florida.

Dependent or Independent?

After my dog pooped in the house

• Dependent

• Independent