…what are these again? 1.independent clause 2.subordinate clause 3.coordinating conjunction...
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…what are these again?
1. Independent clause2. Subordinate clause3. Coordinating conjunction4. Subordinating conjunction
• Independent clause = complete thought; can be a sentence
• Dependent clause = not a complete thought; can’t be a sentence
1. Because I have lived in Nashville.2. His writing has improved.3. Although Spanish is still spoken there.4. When Auburn beat Alabama in the last
second.5. She served as secretary and treasurer.6. Which we brought to the picnic.7. Everyone laughed.8. Whose father you met yesterday.9. During the storm, the power failed.10.Before you begin.
• Coordinating conjunctions join words / word groups that are used in the same way
F - ForA - AndN - NorB - ButO - OrY - YetS - So
• Joining two independent clauses? COMMA!
Why the difference?
1. She likes roses, and she likes tulips.
2. She likes roses and tulips.
Combine them!
1. I wanted to travel. Mom told me no.2. Mary didn’t finish her homework. She
did finish her math. 3. I don’t like broccoli. I don’t like spinach.4. Jill spent $400 at the sale. She needed
an entirely new wardrobe.5. You can cruise to Greece. You can stay
in Rockvale.
Combine them!
1. She didn’t want to go. She didn’t feel well.
2. I didn’t do my work. My parents grounded me.
3. I’ve been to Europe. I’ve been to Asia. 4. I wanted the necklace. I saved my
money. 5. She was ill. She went to school.
1. She is a graceful dancer, _______ people love watching her.
2. The plant wasn’t watered, _______ it lived.
3. She hasn’t taken lessons, ________ has she paid the fee.
4. The critic noticed that either the audience cried, ________ they laughed.
5. The waiter was rude, _______ the food was delicious.
6. Jason was cold, ________ he put on a jacket.
7. Deserts are harsh, _____ plants grow there.8. Pat looked at the chair, _____ she couldn’t afford it.9. We went to lunch, _____ we ordered fish.10. She couldn’t run, ______ she was tired. 11. My brother is in the play, ______ I want to go see the performance.12. She runs everyday, ________ she wants to stay in shape.13. She may go to the party, ______ she may do her homework.