SWABI Conjunctions Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a Compound Sentence?

Two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS conjunction (correct)

A sentence with one independent clause

One independent clause and one dependent clause

A dependent clause with a SWABI conjunction

What is a Dependent Clause?

An independent clause with a SWABI conjunction at the beginning; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.

What is an Independent Clause?

A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.

What defines a Simple Sentence?

A sentence with one independent clause. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Complex Sentence?

One independent clause and one dependent clause that has a SWABI conjunction. Signup and view all the answers

What does SWABI stand for?

An acronym to remember conjunctions that create complex sentences. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a Dependent Clause.

Even though I went swimming. Signup and view all the answers

Provide another example of a Dependent Clause.

While I wait for my ride. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a correct Independent Clause.

You can win the game. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Correct Complex Sentence?

They won the game because they practiced a lot. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists contains SWABI Conjunctions?

Since, when, after, because, if Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists contains FANBOYS Conjunctions?

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conjunctions Overview

FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So): Used to create compound sentences by joining two independent clauses.
SWABI (Since, When, After, Because, If, While, Although, Before, Even though): Acronym for conjunctions forming complex sentences, with at least one dependent clause.

Sentence Types

Compound Sentence: Formed by joining two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction.
Complex Sentence: Comprises one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, linked by a SWABI conjunction.
Simple Sentence: Contains only one independent clause, expressing a complete thought.
Dependent Clause: Cannot stand alone as a sentence; begins with a SWABI conjunction.

Examples of Clauses

Independent Clauses:
- "You can win the game!"
- "Patrick wants more food and drink."
- "Jack and Jill played outside."
Dependent Clauses:
- "Even though I went swimming."
- "While I wait for my ride."
- "If you go to school tomorrow."

Sentence Formation

Correct Complex Sentences:
- "They won the game because they practiced a lot."
- "If people study, they will do better on a test."
Incorrect Complex Sentences:
- "They won the game, because they practiced a lot." (comma misuse)
- "If people study they will do better on a test." (missing comma)

Additional Notes

Using a comma before the SWABI conjunction is required in complex sentences when it follows an independent clause.
Mastery of these conjunctions enhances writing fluency and clarity, allowing for varied sentence structure.

Description

Explore the essential concepts of conjunctions with these flashcards. Learn about compound sentences, dependent clauses, and independent clauses. Perfect for mastering sentence structure and conjunction usage in English grammar.