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What is a Compound Sentence?
What is a Compound Sentence?
What is a Dependent Clause?
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?
What is an Independent Clause?
A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.
What defines a Simple Sentence?
What defines a Simple Sentence?
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What constitutes a Complex Sentence?
What constitutes a Complex Sentence?
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What does SWABI stand for?
What does SWABI stand for?
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Provide an example of a Dependent Clause.
Provide an example of a Dependent Clause.
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Provide another example of a Dependent Clause.
Provide another example of a Dependent Clause.
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Give an example of a correct Independent Clause.
Give an example of a correct Independent Clause.
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Which of the following is a Correct Complex Sentence?
Which of the following is a Correct Complex Sentence?
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Which of the following lists contains SWABI Conjunctions?
Which of the following lists contains SWABI Conjunctions?
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Which of the following lists contains FANBOYS Conjunctions?
Which of the following lists contains FANBOYS Conjunctions?
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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
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Independent Clauses:
- "You can win the game!"
- "Patrick wants more food and drink."
- "Jack and Jill played outside."
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Dependent Clauses:
- "Even though I went swimming."
- "While I wait for my ride."
- "If you go to school tomorrow."
Sentence Formation
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Correct Complex Sentences:
- "They won the game because they practiced a lot."
- "If people study, they will do better on a test."
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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.
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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.