Complex Sentences
Complex sentences consist of 1 ________ clause and 1 _________ clause.
1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause
Compound sentences have 2 _________ clauses joined by a _________ and _____________.
Compound sentences have 2 INDEPENDENT clauses joined by a COMMA and COORDINATING CONJUNCTION (FANBOYS).
Out of the two sentences, which one uses the correct verb tense:
1) The dog bark at a stranger.
2) The dog barks at a stranger.
2) The dog barks at a stranger.
(Dog = singular subject means to add -s at the end of the verb)
Participles add _______ to writing.
EX: In the distance, he saw spots of light, bobbing like fireflies.
Participles add DETAILS to writing.
EX: In the distance, he saw spots of light, bobbing like fireflies.
When we have interrupters in a sentence (or a phrase that includes details about something), we need ________.
EX: The concert, as you might expect, was absolutely amazing.
When we have interrupters in a sentence (or a phrase that includes details about something), we need COMMAS!
EX: The concert, as you might expect, was absolutely amazing.
Where does the comma belong in this sentence?
Before I go to work each morning I stop at Starbucks for coffee.
Before I go to work each morning I stop at Starbucks for coffee.
The comma belongs AFTER "morning"
Where does the comma belong in this sentence?
Laura wants to devour the pizza but she knows to wait for Ted.
Laura wants to devour the pizza but she knows to wait for Ted.
Insert the comma AFTER pizza!
Which of the three sentences uses the correct verb tense to convey something that happened in the PAST?
1) Junie is walking to the litter box.
2) Mia is going to the University of Texas next fall!
3) Ms. Nguyen graduated from A&M.
Which of the three sentences uses the correct verb tense to convey something that happened in the PAST?
3) Ms. Nguyen graduated from A&M.
Reflecting off the lake like shooting stars the fireworks danced across the night sky.
Where should the comma be inserted in this sentence?
Reflecting off the lake like shooting stars the fireworks danced across the night sky.
Insert the comma AFTER stars
The leather belts now disconnected and useless dangled from the rafters like black snakes.
Where should the commas be inserted in the sentence? (2 places)
The leather belts now disconnected and useless dangled from the rafters like black snakes.
Insert a comma AFTER belts & another comma inserted AFTER useless
True or False: You don't need a comma in the sentence if the subordinating conjunction is in the middle.
TRUE
Example: Mr. Foster ran out of milk at home after baking a delicious cake!
True or False: A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses (simple sentences) that are closely related.
TRUE!
Which of the three sentences uses the correct verb tense to convey something that is happening in the FUTURE?
1) Johnny removed his two front teeth since he was in so much pain.
2) Although Marty will play in the golf tournament, he will be known as a cheater!
3) I wonder if Jenny was offered a tennis scholarship when she was a senior.
Which of the three sentences uses the correct verb tense to convey something that is happening in the FUTURE?
2) Although Marty will play in the golf tournament, he will be known as a cheater!
Mom and Dad are driving to Target to buy us toys putting smiles on our faces!
Where should the comma be inserted?
Mom and Dad are driving to Target to buy us toys putting smiles on our faces!
Insert the comma AFTER toys
Where should the commas be inserted? (2 places)
Old trophies hollow statues of bronze and silver sat on the shelf.
Old trophies hollow statues of bronze and silver sat on the shelf.
1) Insert a comma AFTER trophies
2) Insert a comma AFTER silver
Combine these two sentences in a complex sentence form:
1) Mrs. Tegethoff is going to hug her grandson.
2) He was well-behaved on the field trip!
1) Mrs. Tegethoff is going to hug her grandson since he was well-behaved on the field trip!
2) Because her grandson was well-behaved on the field trip, Mrs. Tegethoff is going to hug him!
There are other effective ways to combine them as well! (teacher discretion)
Combine these two sentences using a semicolon.
1) Freddy would like to play soccer today.
2) That's his favorite sport.
Freddy would like to play soccer today; that's his favorite sport.
After we had searching for 20 minutes, my mom said that we had to go to school and that she would find him.
"Searching" should be changed to __________.
After we had searching for 20 minutes, my mom said that we had to go to school and that she would find him.
"Searching" should be changed to SEARCHED.
The mailman, dripping from the rain, was thankful for the hot cocoa we gave him.
Which part of the sentence is the participle phrase? HINT: participle phrases are there to ADD DETAIL!
The mailman, dripping from the rain, was thankful for the hot cocoa we gave him.
DRIPPING FROM THE RAIN
Surprisingly, this old sports car, which includes leather seats is still in wonderful shape.
Where is this sentence missing a comma?
Surprisingly, this old sports car, which includes leather seats is still in wonderful shape.
Insert a comma AFTER seats
Combine these two sentences in a complex sentence form:
1) The clown jumped out to scare the girls.
2) They were at the haunted house.
1) The clown jumped out to scare the girls when they were at the haunted house.
2) While the girls were at the haunted house, the clown jumped out to scare them.
There are other ways to combine as well! (teacher discretion)
Combine these two sentences using the best coordinating conjunction AND inserting the comma in the correct place.
1) It's getting cold outside tonight.
2) I am buying hot chocolate from Starbucks.
It's getting cold outside tonight, SO I am buying hot chocolate from Starbucks.
It's getting cold outside tonight, AND I am buying hot chocolate from Starbucks.
Both could work!
"Scientists Frederic Libersat and Ram Gal from Ben-Gurion University study how jewel wasps create zombie cockroaches.” Is this written in past, present, or future tense?
"Scientists Frederic Libersat and Ram Gal from Ben-Gurion University study how jewel wasps create zombie cockroaches.” This is written in PRESENT tense.
Running late for the meeting Sarah hurried through the crowded streets.
Where should the comma be inserted?
Running late for the meeting Sarah hurried through the crowded streets.
Insert the comma AFTER meeting
TRUE OR FALSE: The sentence below is grammatically correct.
The colored ribbons now limp and faded, which clutter the area are not as appealing anymore.
True of false: The sentence below is grammatically correct. FALSE! The colored ribbons now limp and faded, which cluttered the area is not as appealing anymore.
FALSE. This is the correct way to place the commas.
The colored ribbons, now limp and faded, which clutter the area, are not as appealing anymore.