English: Punctuation for Clauses and Phrases Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly punctuates two independent clauses with no conjunction?
Answer: The sky darkened; rain began to fall.
Two independent clauses without a conjunction are joined by a semicolon.
Choose the correct punctuation: "Wherever you go ___ I will follow."
Answer: ,
A comma follows the introductory dependent clause.
Which sentence correctly uses commas with a nonessential phrase?
Answer: The novel, a bestseller, won an award.
A nonessential appositive phrase is enclosed by commas.
Identify the correctly punctuated compound sentence.
Answer: I called him, but he didn't answer.
A comma before the coordinating conjunction 'but' joins the clauses.
Which option correctly punctuates: "Pack the essentials ___ water, food, and a map."?
Answer: :
A colon introduces a list following a complete independent clause.
Choose the sentence that correctly fixes the comma splice: "It was late, I was tired."
Answer: It was late, and I was tired.
Adding 'and' after the comma corrects the comma splice.
Which sentence correctly punctuates a clause beginning with 'although'?
Answer: Although it rained, the game continued.
An introductory 'although' clause is followed by a comma.