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Semi-Colons, Adverbs, & Independent Clauses
Semi-Colons, Adverbs, & Independent Clauses
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Conjunctive adverbs
connect ________
A main sentence and a subordinate sentence
Two main clauses
A main clause and a subordinate clause
Two sentences
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Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly?
I like to spend time outdoors; can't stand to stay inside.
I like to spend time outdoors; I can't stand to stay inside
3
Identify conjunctive adverb(s): You should rest; besides, the report isn't due until Friday.
isn't
You
should
besides
4
Which one of these used semi-colons correctly?
Greece is beautiful; the people are friendly.
Greece is a beautiful country; olives are delicious.
Greece is beautiful; lovely beaches and friendly people.
5
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that can stand on it's own.
A sentence that can NOT stand on its own.
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What are semi-colons used for?
Separates two halves of a sentence
To make your work look fancy
To end a sentence but continue on same subject.
To start a sentence
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Which of the following is an INDEPENDENT clause?
Before he was teenager.
The girl ran after her dog.
Since Ms. Campbell has taught.
You need to listen.
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What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
until it was time
until it was time to go home
They played chess until
They played chess
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Identify the conjunctive adverb.
On
Between
However
The
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True or False? A colon should always follow an independent clause/complete sentence.
True
False
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Which sentence uses the semi-colon correctly to join two independent clauses?
Jack is a; boy Jill is a girl.
Jack is a boy; Jill is a girl.
Jack; is a boy Jill is a girl.
Jack is a boy Jill; is a girl.
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How can you separate a dependent from an independent clause?
transition word (however; after)
an introductory element
a comma
you cannot do this
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What is the independent clause in this sentence:
Since there was no school that day,
Since there was no school
the children played in the snow
the children played
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What is a synonym for "independent clause?"
sentence
fragment
conjunction
15
Identify conjunctive adverb(s): Put away your sports equipment; likewise put away your toys.
likewise
equipment
put
away
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What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS or a semicolon?
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
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A independent clause ________________.
Can stand on it's own as a complete sentence
Can not stand on it's own as a complete sentence
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Which of the following is an independent clause?
.
My uncle likes cats
although he is allergic
to them
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Identify conjunctive adverb(s): France won the world cup; Brazil, however, was second.
however
won
world
second
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Semi colons ;
Apples are Graces least favourite food ;yet she eats them.
Grace eats apples ; but she doesn't like them!
Grace eats apples; she doesn't like them!
Apples eat Grace ;or do they?????
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Identify conjunctive adverb(s): He is a good student; moreover, he has good attendance.
is
moreover
good
attendance
22
Identify the conjunctive adverbs
however, therefore, nevertheless
and, or, but, so, for, yet
after, before, when , since
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What two punctuation marks usually surround a conjunctive adverb?
2 commas
Nothing
semicolon and a comma
comma and a period
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What is needed when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause?
No comma is needed
Comma
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What are Conjunctive Adverbs?
Adverbs that are also conjunctions
Who Cares?
Adverbs that describe conjunctive words
Adverbs that show the relationship between 2 full thoughts
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Identify the independent clause in the sentence.
Since his bicycle broke down.
Mr. Evans rides the bus to work.
Since his car broke down
Mr. Evans rides the subway to work.
