Identify
He had a giant crush on the new girl, yet he didn’t know how to tell her.
Compound
Even though you are nervous you'll do great.
Even though you are nervous, you'll do great.
I love playing games in English class, it is so much fun. And it helps me learn
I love playing games in English class. It is so much fun, and it helps me learn.
Write an original compound sentence.
I cried, because I was really upset.
When combining sentences, a semicolon can only replace what form of punctuation?
Period
Unless you get your act together, you are going to fail this class.
Complex
My mom got mad at me yet she still took me out to dinner.
My mom got mad at me, yet she still took me out to dinner.
His boss scolded him for being late. So he made sure to leave early the next day
His boss scolded him for being late, so he made sure to leave early the next day.
Write an original semicolon sentence.
I cried; I was really upset.
Using a comma (incorrectly) to combine two sentences is called a ___________ ____________?
Comma Splice
A. Because I am the middle child, I often get overlooked.
B. Because I am the middle child, I often get overlooked, but that means I get to fly under the radar!
A. Complex
B. CC
A. Since you aced this test I'm going to treat you to ice cream so tell me where you'd like to go.
B. Since you aced this test I'm going to treat you to ice cream.
A. Since you aced this test, I'm going to treat you to ice cream, so tell me where you'd like to go.
B. Since you aced this test, I'm going to treat you to ice cream.
While my sister I slept I decided to read a book And my mom watched a movie.
While my sister I slept, I decided to read a book, and my mom watched a movie.
Write an original semicolon sentence with a conjunctive adverb.
My little brother laughed at me; therefore, I yelled at him.
What are the eight FANBBOYS words?
For
And
Nor
Because
But
Or
Yet
So
A. Due to the weather, we have to cancel the game, but we will be sure to reschedule.
B. We have to cancel the game due to the weather, but we will be sure to reschedule.
C. Due to the weather, we have to cancel the game.
A. CC
B. Compound
C. Complex
When my brother comes home this weekend he will bring presents and I am so excited.
When my brother comes home this weekend, he will bring presents, and I am so excited.
A. My cat is sick, Therefore; I will take him to the vet.
B. My weekend was terrible but next week should be better.
A. My cat is sick; therefore, I will take him to the vet.
B. My weekend was terrible, but next week should be better.
Write an original complex sentence that begins with the word "while."
While I cried, my little brother laughed at me.
What is a dependent clause, and what is an independent clause?
Dependent: a clause, phrase, or group of words that cannot stand alone (in other words, a sentence fragment)
Independent: a clause, phrase, or group of words that can stand alone (in other words, a sentence)
A. Although it just opened a month ago, the store is already out of business.
B. Although it just opened a month ago, the store is already out of business, and that is such a shame.
C. The store is already out of business although it just opened a month ago, and that is such a shame.
A. Complex
B. CC
C. Compound
Punctuate this so that it is ONE sentence, but do NOT add any words.
Because I didn't read the book I'm probably going to fail the test I will be in trouble.
Because I didn't read the book, I'm probably going to fail the test; I will be in trouble.
A. English is probably the most difficult language to learn, thus; It takes time to master.
B. My mom wants to go to the movies; But my dad wants to go to the football game.
A. English is probably the most difficult language to learn; thus, it takes time to master.
B. My mom wants to go to the movies, but my dad wants to go to the football game.
Write an original complex-compound sentence that begins with the word "as."
As I cried, my brother laughed at me, so I told my mom.
Write a C-C sentence that includes a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb.
Example:
While I cried, my little brother laughed at me; needless to say, I yelled at him.