7th Commas and Conjunctions Review

What is the primary function of a conjunctive adverb in a sentence?

• To describe a noun or pronoun

• To join two independent clauses together

• To indicate the tense of the verb

• To end a sentence

• To act as a transition between two independent clauses that are related

What two things are required to create an independent clause?

• A subject

• A dependent clause

• A conjunction

• A verb (predicate)

Which rule does NOT apply to commas and their use?

• To separate items in a list

• To set off nonessential information

• To show possession or ownership

• To separate independent clauses

• To modify a noun, verb, or adjective

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To provide information about the subject

• To join words, phrases, or clauses together

• To indicate the tense of the verb

• To end a sentence

Identify the Subordinate Conjunction: What is the subordinate conjunction in the sentence, 'Although it was raining, they continued their outdoor picnic.'

• It

• Outdoor

• Although

• Continued

Which statements best reflect the difference between complex and compound sentences?

• Compound sentences have two independent clauses,

• Complex sentences contain only independent clauses

• Compound sentences are shorter than complex sentences.

• Complex sentences have one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• Compound sentences consist of dependent clauses.

Which statement best explains the difference between dependent and independent clauses?

• Dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

• Independent clauses express complete thoughts and can stand alone as sentences.

• Dependent clauses are always longer than independent clauses.

• Independent clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions.

• Dependent clauses can't stand on their own as a complete thought or idea

In the sentence, 'After she finished her homework, she went to bed,' which word is a subordinate conjunction?

• She

• After

• Finished

• Went

Identify the Conjunctive Adverb: Which word is a conjunctive adverb in the following sentence? 'Furthermore, the team worked diligently to complete the project.'

• Furthermore

• To

• The

• Worked

In the sentence, 'Moreover, she decided to pursue a career in medicine,' which word is a conjunctive adverb?

• Medicine

• She

• Moreover

• Decided