Grammar Review: Clauses and Punctuation

Dependent

Independent

Dependent

Independent

Dependent

Independent

Dependent

Independent

I went for a walk after the baseball game.

I went for a walk, after the baseball game.

After the baseball game, I went for a walk.

After the baseball game I went for a walk.

Although it's not new a used car can be a good investment.

Although it's not new, a used car can be a good investment.

I called Frank because I missed him.

I called Frank, because I missed him.

Because I missed him I called Frank.

Because I missed him, I called Frank.

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

Foreword, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

I wanted to help but it was too late.

I wanted to help, it was too late.

I wanted to help, but it was too late.

The hat was cozy; it was made of wool.

The hat was cozy, it was made of wool.

I can't believe you did that. I just told you not to.

I can't believe you did that I just told you not to.

I opened the door and she was standing there.

I opened the door, and she was standing there.

Jim liked Pam. Pam liked Roy.

Jim liked Pam but Pam liked Roy.