Sentence Structure Flashcards
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Which punctuation mark can join two independent clauses without a conjunction?
Answer: Semicolon
A semicolon can join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Which sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause acting as a noun?
Answer: What she said surprised everyone.
A noun clause functions as a noun in a sentence and can serve as the subject, object, or complement.
How should a comma splice be corrected?
Answer: Replace the comma with a period, semicolon, or add a conjunction
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma, and it must be fixed with proper punctuation or a conjunction.
In the sentence 'The book that I read was fantastic,' what type of clause is 'that I read'?
Answer: Adjective (relative) clause
An adjective clause (also called a relative clause) modifies a noun and is introduced by a relative pronoun like 'that' or 'which.'
Which is an example of an inverted sentence?
Answer: Across the field ran the horses.
An inverted sentence places the verb or part of the verb before the subject, often for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Which sentence uses a correlative conjunction correctly?
Answer: Either you come with me, or I will leave.
Correlative conjunctions like 'either...or' must be used in pairs and maintain parallel structure.
What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?
Answer: To rename or describe a nearby noun
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about a neighboring noun.