English: Punctuation for Clauses and Phrases Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses?
Answer: The rain stopped; we went outside to play.
A semicolon joins two complete independent clauses without a conjunction.
Choose the correct punctuation: "The committee reviewed the proposal ___ however, it rejected the budget."
Answer: ;
A semicolon precedes a conjunctive adverb like 'however' joining two independent clauses.
Which sentence correctly punctuates an introductory dependent clause?
Answer: Because she studied hard, she passed.
A comma follows an introductory dependent clause before the main clause.
Identify the sentence with a correctly punctuated nonessential clause.
Answer: My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
Nonessential clauses are set off by commas on both sides.
Which option correctly fixes this comma splice: "The store was closed, we drove home."?
Answer: The store was closed, so we drove home.
Adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma fixes the comma splice.
Choose the correct punctuation: "She wanted three things ___ patience, courage, and luck."
Answer: :
A colon introduces a list after a complete independent clause.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
Answer: I packed lunch, and I headed out.
A comma before 'and' is needed when it joins two independent clauses.