English 10 Semester 1 Grammar Practice

Can be used with a transition (conjunctive adverb) to join two independent clauses.

Contains a subject, verb, and complete thought. Can stand alone as a sentence.

Indicates a stop then connects clauses. Links two independent clauses with similar ideas

“I shopped at Target Walmart and TJ Maxx.”

“We will need a few things for the Disney trip: clothes, chargers, money, and blankets.”

Hopped on the train to New York.

Two independent clauses and more than one dependent clause

Indicates a pause. Can either separate something or connect two sentences with a FANBOYS.

“Because Claire enjoys reading, she reads as often as she can.”

“Sally went to the beach.”

Introduces a list or quotation after a stop.

Word group that does not contain a subject or verb. Cannot stand alone as a sentence.

“Dave likes bananas; he eats them all the time.”

Two independent clauses combined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS), conjunctive adverb (THAMO), or semicolon

One independent and one dependent clause combined with a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS)

Separates items in a list that contains commas.

Because he hopped on the train to New York.

Separate items in a list.

Charles hopped on the train to New York.

Introduces an explanation or summary after a stop.

Contains a subject and verb but not a complete thought. Has a sub. conjunction. Cannot stand alone as a sentence

“Because I was hungry, I ate some cereal, and it was delicious.”

“Dave likes bananas, so he eats them as often as he can.”

Used after an opener, or to set off an interrupter or closer.

A sentence with one independent clause

“Braxton likes video games; he plays them whenever he can.”

Indicates a stop then introduces something.

“I like to pet dogs; however, I enjoy petting cats more.”

“Dave likes bananas, he eats them all the time.”