Review 1: Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

A clause is:

Back

a group of words that contain a subject and a verb

Front

The traffic on the freeway was horrible.

Back

independent

Front

I had to use a fan to keep cool.

Back

independent

Front

While she sleeps at my feet.

Back

dependent

Front

"There is no way I will do it."

Back

independent

Front

When you leave tomorrow.

Back

dependent

Front

"While I believe in him."

Back

dependent

Front

"Mariela came over."

Back

independent

Front

After, although, every time, unless, while, even if, etc. - are?

Back

marker words or signal words found in dependent clauses

Front

FANBOYS stands for:

Back

conjunctions