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Which of these are clauses? Check all that apply.

A
the lion roared
B
if we made pancakes for breakfast
C
whispered to me
D
the red bicycle in the driveway
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because I lost my bracelet
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Which of these are independent clauses? Check all that apply.

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if you finish setting the table
B
my grandmother made rice and beans
C
we need to wash the windows tomorrow
D
spring cleaning can be fun
E
while my brother Seamus folded the laundry
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Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?

A
You can go for a walk; or, I would prefer to stay home.
B
You can go for a walk, but I would prefer to stay home.
C
You can go for a walk; because I would prefer to stay home.
D
You can go for a walk, however I would prefer to stay home.
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Which sentence is a complex sentence?

A
Ashlee will bring chips and salsa to the party.
B
My dad, however, does not think skateboarding is safe.
C
Emil wants to go to the concert, but he doesn’t have a ride.
D
Although I am tired, I will finish my homework.
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Use the drop-down menus to identify the dependent clause in each complex sentence. While Patrick set the table, Fernando made dinner. Ravi will send us a text message if he is running late. Susannah called her brother before she boarded the plane.

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Selection 1:While Patrick set the table
Selection 2:if he is running late
Selection 3:before she boarded the plane
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Choose the conjunction that best completes each sentence. Haruko enjoys tennis, she rarely has time to play. Simon is an accomplished chess player, he often competes in tournaments. you want to learn karate, you should sign up for lessons.

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Selection 1:Although
Selection 2:and
Selection 3:If
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Which sentences use conjunctive adverbs correctly? Check all that apply.

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I believe, therefore, that this is the best course of action.
B
Declan wants to swim, instead Ellie wants to play tag.
C
Regular exercise makes you stronger; also, it helps you sleep.
D
You should not sing in the concert if you have a cold, however.
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Meanwhile, Cassie collected shells on the beach.
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Choose the conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs that best connect ideas in the passage. you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, , allow enough time for rest and recovery. You can run on an indoor track or a treadmill, you should be sure to run outdoors as race day approaches.

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Selection 1:If
Selection 2:Then
Selection 3:however
Selection 4:but
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Which sentences correctly use conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs? Check all that apply.

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Although horseback riding is fun, it can be expensive.
B
Horseback riding is fun, then it can be expensive.
C
Although horseback riding is fun; it can be expensive.
D
Horseback riding is fun; however, it can be expensive.
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Horseback riding is fun, but it can be expensive.
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