Name That Conjunction
Fix the Sentence
Finish the Thought
Complex or Not?
Clause Detectives
100

What subordinating conjunction fits: "___ it rained, we stayed inside."

Because

100

I went to the store I needed milk.

Add: because

100

Because I woke up late, ...

... I missed the bus.

100

I like ice cream.

no

100

Identify the dependent clause: “Although she was tired, she kept working.”

Although she was tired

200

Which I SAW A WABUB word fits: "___ you study, you'll pass the test."

If

200

He failed the test, although he studied.

Already complex!

200

If I were rich, ..

... I would travel the world.

200

Because it was late, I went to bed.

Complex

200

Identify the independent clause: “If it rains, we’ll cancel the trip.”

We’ll cancel the trip

300

What’s the WABUB word: "We ran ___ the bell rang."

When

300

She cried she was sad.

Add: because

300

Although it was cold, ...

... we went hiking.

300

He plays football and baseball.

Not complex

300

Which is the dependent clause? “He smiled because he was proud.”

Because he was proud

400

Fill in: "___ she was tired, she kept working."

Although

400

After she finished her work she relaxed.

Add comma: After she finished, she...

400

Since you’re here, ...

... we can start the meeting.

400

After I eat, I brush my teeth.

Complex

400

Identify the independent clause: “When I finish dinner, I’ll call you.”

I’ll call you

500

We did not go to bed___ ten PM.

until

500

While I was eating, the dog barked I dropped my food.

Fix into two complex sentences.

500

While he was sleeping, ...

... the cat knocked over the lamp.

500

She sings well but can't dance.

Not complex

500

Identify both clauses: “Since you’re here, we can begin.”

Dependent: Since you’re here
Independent: We can begin

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