ELA Grammar Test #2

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dependent clause

A _______ clause has a subject and predicate but does not express a complete thought.

independent clause

A _______ clause has a subject, predicate, and expresses a complete thought. It can stand on its own.

run-on sentence

A _______ is a sentence that contains two improperly joined independent clauses.

fragment

A _______ is not a complete sentence. It might be missing a verb or a subject. Example: I need to find a new roommate. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well. Possible Revision: I need to find a new roommate because the one I have now isn't working out too well.

comma splice

A _______ occurs when two sentences are joined only with a comma.

subordinating conjunction

A conjunction introducing a ______, as "when" in "They were glad when I finished." (AAAWWUBBIS)

complex sentence

It contains a dependent clause and a independent clause. #1 Dependent Clause + Comma + Independent Clause #2 Independent Clause + Dependent Clause Examples: She wants to ride her bike after the storm. OR After the storm, she wants to ride her bike.

simple sentence

It contains one independent clause. #1Subject + Verb = Independent Clause Examples: I rode my bike. Ella cannot dance well.

compound sentence

It contains two independent clauses connected by a comma and FANBOYS. #1 Independent Clause + Comma + FANBOYS + Independent Clause #2 Independent Clause + Semicolon + Independent Clause Examples: She wants to fly; she knows she needs wings. OR She wants to fly, but she knows she needs wings.

fused sentence

_______ occurs when two sentences are placed together without any punctuation.

coordinating conjunction

________ connects words, phrases, and clauses. (FANBOYS)


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