ELA Grammar Test #2
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)