Simple & Compound Sentences
What is a simple sentence?
a. an independent clause
b. a dependent clause
c. a clause that cannot stand on its own
A. an independent clause
What is F in FANBOYS?
FOR
What is the FANBOYS you use in the following example?
Rampello is a fun school, ____ I love going here!
a. but
b. or
c. and
C. and
Identify the subject or subjects:
The dog and cat were asleep on the hood of my car.
A. Dog
B. Cat
Which type of sentence is made up of two independent clauses?
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
d. sentence fragment
C. compound sentence
What is N in FANBOYS?
NOR
What is the FANBOYS you use in the following example?
You are always a sweet student, _______ I selected you as student of the week.
a. but
b. so
c. for
B. so
Name the Predicate or Predicates of this sentence:
David and Mary were married on the 16th of May.
were married
What kind of sentence is this:
David likes to go swimming and fishing.
A. Compound
B. Simple
When do you use "so" as a FANBOY in a compound sentence?
A. cause/effect or result
B. additionally
C. negative addition
A. Cause/effect or result (therefore)
What is the FANBOYS you use in the following example?
I like to play with my friends, _____ I am grounded because of my bad grades.
A. but
B. for
C. and
A. but
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentence:
The dog and his bone were white as the clear driven snow.
A. Dog
B. Bone
Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?
A. before the FANBOY
B. after the FANBOY
C. it doesn't need one
B. Before the FANBOY
What does BUT represent as a FANBOYS conjunction?
a. addition
b. reason
c. Contrast
C. Contrast
What is the FANBOYS you use in the following example?
I left earlier than usual, ____ I still missed the bus.
a. yet
b. but
c. so
A. yet
What is the predicate or predicates in the following sentence:
He is feeling under the weather, but I will go above and beyond to help him out.
A. Is
B. Will go
Which is correct?
A. Scientists believe the earth is warming, so get an electric car.
B. Mary wanted to date Jeff, and told him.
C. David and Sue don't like books, nor do they like music.
C. David and Sue don't like books, nor do they like music.
What does YET represent as a FANBOYS conjunction?
a. every day contrast
b. reason
c. surprising contrast
d. negative addition
What is c? surprising contrast
What makes the LEAST amount of sense?
A. The day is just beginning, so I have a lot of time to get my work done.
B. The sun is always shining, for tomorrow is another day.
C. The day is almost over, so I need to start getting ready to go home.
B. The sun is always shining, for tomorrow is another day.
Identify the subject(s) and the Predicate(s) of the following:
The boys and girls want to go for a long walk and take a swim, and their parents want to drive into town and see a movie.
A. boys/girls
B. go/take
C. parents
D. drive/see