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First sentence: compound
Second: complex
Label the sentences.
She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do. Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy. |
No, because Bill is an essential element in the sentence.
Is this a correct appositive phrase? Why?
My friend, Bill, owes me fifty dollars. |
who, which, whose, whom, that, when, where, why
What are the relative pronouns and relative adverbs used in relative phrases? There are nine.
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What is a participle?
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For, and, nor, but, so, but, yet
Name all of the seven coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.
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Give an example of two nonessential appositive phrases.
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We use relative clauses to give additional information about something without starting another sentence.
Why do we use relative phrases?
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What is a participial phrase?
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Define compound sentences and provide an unused example.
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essential
essential nonessential
Label the following essential or nonessential
Sarah's dog Rover is a golden retriever. The boy who painted this picture is named Kevin. My mom, who is a nurse, drives a red car. |
Relative clauses with who, which, or that as subject pronouns can be replaced with a participle.
Which subject pronouns can be replaced with a participle?
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A participial phrase should be placed as close as possible to the word it modifies.
Where should the participial phrase be placed in a sentence?
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Explain what complex sentences are, include five of the joining conjunctions used, and give an example.
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, my sister's hamster,
No commas I like spaghetti,
Where do the commas go?
Marcus my sister's hamster likes to run in a wheel. My sister Jane is 27 years old. I like spaghetti an Italian dish with noodles and sauce. |
By replacing the subject pronouns who, which, or that with a participle you make the sentence shorter and easier to understand.
How do you use the participles to shorten relative phrases?
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1. When a participial phrase begins a sentence, a comma should be placed after the phrase.
2. f the participle or participial phrase comes in the middle of a sentence, it should only be separated with commas if the information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. 3. If the participial phrase affects the meaning of the sentence, no commas should be used. 4. If a participial phrase comes at the end of a sentence, a comma is usually placed before the phrase if it modifies an earlier word in the sentence
What are the four punctuation placements we have to use in participial phrases?
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Provide a 2-minute explanation of the compound-complex sentences. Make sure to include an example.
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Explain the differences between essential and nonessential appositive phrases.
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What are defining and non-defining relative clauses? Provide examples in your explanation.
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Give a brief description explaining what participial phrases are, include punctuation, and provide an example.
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