Compound, Complex, or Simple?
The large, fluffy cat slept peacefully on the rug.
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Simple
The rain finally stopped and the sun began to shine through the clouds.
Where do the commas go?
Comma goes before "and"
The team played a great game, they lost in the final minutes.
Find the error
The error is a comma splice (using a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction).
I wanted to go for a run ___ it was pouring rain outside.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor, because, although, since, unless, while, whenever.
The conjunction that fits is but (or yet).
I forgot my lunch.
Identify the clause(s)
Independent Clause
Jody and Steve ate ice cream after the game.
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Simple
After the movie ended we decided to grab dinner at a nearby cafe.
Where do the commas go?
Comma goes after "ended"
Because the traffic was so heavy this morning.
Find the error
The error is a sentence fragment (the sentence is only a dependent clause and lacks an independent clause).
We can go to the movies tonight ___ we can just stay home and order pizza.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor, because, although, since, unless, while, whenever.
The conjunction that fits is or.
Because it was raining.
Identify the clause(s)
Dependent Clause
I like to read science fiction, but my brother prefers mystery novels.
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Compound
Because her alarm clock was broken she was late for class yet she still managed to ace the quiz.
Where do the commas go?
Commas go after "broken" and before "yet"
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining so I stayed home.
Find the error
The error is a missing comma before "so" (the second coordinating conjunction joining a new independent clause needs its own comma).
___ the teacher was explaining the assignment, the students took detailed notes.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor, because, although, since, unless, while, whenever.
The conjunction that fits is while.
The power went out while I was sleeping.
Identify the clause(s)
The first part is an Independent Clause; the second part is a Dependent Clause.
Although it was raining outside, the children still wanted to play in the park.
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Complex
Mike likes to eat pizza and ice cream on Saturdays.\
Where do the commas go?
No comma needed
The chef prepared the meal, and he served it to the guests although, he was very tired.
Find the error
The error is misplaced punctuation after "although" (the comma should come before the subordinating conjunction, not after it).
The team will not win the championship ___ they start practicing much harder than they are now.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor, because, although, since, unless, while, whenever.
The conjunction that fits is unless.
She finished her book, and she turned off the light.
Identify the clause(s)
Two Independent Clauses
After walking through the dense forest for three hours and carrying fifty pounds of gear, the hikers finally reached the summit.
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Complex
Even though my new doctor is kind I don't think he has much experience and I really miss my old doctor.
Where do the commas go?
Commas go after "kind" and before "and"
Since I forgot my umbrella, but the rain was pouring down, I got completely soaked.
Find the error
The error is a double conjunction/logical error (using both "Since" and "but" makes the sentence a fragment because there is no main independent clause to anchor the thought).
The team stayed on the field to practice ___ the sun had already set, ___ they were determined to win the trophy the next day.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor, because, although, since, unless, while, whenever.
The first conjunction is although, and the second is for, because, or since.
Although he was exhausted, he stayed up late so that he could finish the project.
Identify the clause(s)
Two Dependent Clauses and one Independent Clause