Sentence Types
Bob is not feeling well.
What sentence type is this?
Simple
This clause can stand one it's own.
Independent.
This type of conjunction uses FANBOYS.
Coordinating.
He is rich, yet he is humble
Compound
This clause cannot stand alone.
Dependent
List all the conjunctions within FANBOYS.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Because my pizza was cold, I put it in the microwave.
What sentence type is this?
Complex
This clause needs a Subject + Verb + AND be a complete thought
Independent
This sentence type uses both coordinating conjunctions and one or more subordinating conjunctions.
Compound-Complex Sentences.
"I went to the store, and I bought some milk."
What sentence type is this?
Compound
Define the word "Clause"
A group of words that functions as one part of speech and that includes a subject and a verb.
What is a coordinating conjunction?
A conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank
The bird was sitting on his perch and he was happily eating his food, but then he fell.
What type of sentence is this?
Compound-Complex
This clause starts with a subordinating conjunction
Dependent
What is a subordinating conjunction?
A conjunction used to link dependent and independent clauses.