Sentence Patterns flashcards

Terms	Definitions
INDEPENDENT	Always use a comma before a conjunction that joins what kind of clauses?
DEPENDENT	You don't need to use a comma before a conjunction that joins what kind of clauses?
SV, SV, SV.	Asyndeton (Only use this when you're trying to compress your list and emphasize speed).
A and B and C.	Polysyndeton (Only use this when you're trying to emphasize the length of your list.)
SV, and SV.	Independent Clause Comma Conjunction Independent Clause
SV and V.	Independent Clause Conjunction Dependent Clause
you're	Means "you are"
your	Shows Possession: If you own it, it's...
they're	Means "they are"
there	Shows Location: I am here. You are...
!	Punctuation shows exclamation (She exclaimed)
?	Punctuation mark which shows inquiry (He inquired)
Correct	Correct or Incorrect: "How are you doing?" she said.
Incorrect	Correct or Incorrect: "How are you doing" she said?
Incorrect	Correct or Incorrect: "How are you doing"? she said.
Incorrect	Correct or Incorrect: "I am just peachy". she said.
Incorrect	Correct or Incorrect: "I am just peachy." she said.
Correct	Correct or Incorrect: "I am just peachy," she said.
Incorrect	Correct or Incorrect: "I am just peachy", she said.
Correct	The jury came to a conclusion: She was innocent.
Incorrect	The jury came to a conclusion: she was innocent.
its	Shows possession: The dog wore ____ own leash.
it's	Means "it is"

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