Conjunctions, Phrases, and Clauses
Where, because, and once are examples of what type of conjunctions?
Subordinating Conjunctions
*Remember that subordinating conjunctions start a dependent clause.
What is one way to combine the following sentences?
I passed my Driver's License test. I studied for it for weeks.
Possible answers:
Because I studied for weeks, I passed my Driver's License test.
Since I studied for weeks, I passed my Driver's License test.
*Make sure the conjunction matches the meaning of the two sentences.
Which of the following is written correctly?
A. After I finished dinner I did my homework.
B. My dog jumped on my bed, and ate my homework.
C. I was afraid, because the lightning was bright.
D. Because the dog buried its bone, it had nothing to chew on.
D. Because the dog buried its bone, it had nothing to chew on.
The following is which type of sentence? (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)
After I brush my teeth, I am going to make breakfast, and my mom will take me to school.
Compound-Complex
*It has one dependent clause and two independent clauses.
The robber was one of the most elusive that the detectives had ever seen. While many criminals would have left a trail to be followed, there was no clue at the crime scene as to where the bank robber had come from or where he had gone.
What does the word elusive mean?
Elusive: Able to escape capture
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Which of the conjunctions should be used to join the following sentences?
Zyke bought a new pair of red Adidas yesterday. His mom advised him to save his money for college.
A. Because
B. In order to
C. Where
D. Even though
D. Even though
Even though his mom advised him to save his money for college, Zyke bought a new pair of red Adidas yesterday.
What does a semicolon do? ;
A. it joins two dependent clauses
B. it joins two independent clauses
C. it joins two phrases
D. it acts like a comma
B. it joins two independent clauses
The bank robber left his fingerprints on the glass door; he was caught within two days of robbing the bank.
The following is which type of sentence? (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)
When I woke up this morning, I saw a rabbit on the end of my bed.
Complex
Dependent Clause: When I woke up this morning
Independent Clause: I saw a rabbit on the end of my bed.
What does the word "fluster" mean in the sentence?
The student became flustered in the spelling bee when he couldn't remember if his word started with a "c" or "k."
Fluster: nervous, agitated, or confused
A phrase has either a subject OR a verb.
A clause has both a subject and a verb.
What is one way to join the following sentences?
The championship soccer game was scheduled for this weekend. A hurricane in the forecast meant that the game had to be rescheduled.
The championship soccer game was scheduled for this weekend, but a hurricane in the forecast meant that it had to be rescheduled.
Because there was a hurricane in the forecast, this weekend's championship soccer game had to be rescheduled.
Where should the comma be added to make the sentence correct?
I waited in the long twisting line so that I could see Cinderella at the castle.
A. in between waited and in
B. in between long and twisting
C. in between line and so
D. in between Cinderella and castle
B. in between long and twisting
The following is which type of sentence? (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)
For breakfast last night, I ate chicken and waffles.
Simple.
*and is not joining two independent clauses.
What does the word "quench" mean in the sentence below?
After walking for miles in the desert, the hiker quenched his thirst at an oasis.
Quench: to end, to put out, to extinguish, to satisfy (as a need)
Until I rest my head on my pillow tonight
It is a dependent clause because it is not a complete sentence. It starts with a subordinating conjunction, meaning that an independent clause must be joined to it to make a complete sentence.
What is wrong with the following sentence?
Unfortunately, my favorite thing to do at Universal Studios is ride the big roller coasters, and I am too short.
The coordinating conjunction "and" is used. "But" would be better because it would show a contrast between what the kid wants to do and what he cannot do.
How should you fix the compound sentence?
Brody and Steven hiked and fished all day but they returned to camp empty handed.
Add a comma after day.
Brody and Steven hiked and fished all day, but they returned to camp empty handed.
*A comma should separate the two independent clauses.
The following is which type of sentence? (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)
I'm going to stay up late for my birthday even though it will be on a school night.
Complex
Independent Clause: I'm going to stay up late for my birthday
Dependent Clause: even though it will be on a school night.
What does the word "entice" mean in the sentence below?
The vendors along the street tried to entice passerbys with sweet-smelling desserts, trinkets, and jewelry.
Entice: to attract, to tempt
The flowers bloomed in the early spring after the last frost came.
Subordinating conjunction: after
Coordinating conjunction: none
Prep phrase: in the early spring
Dependent clause: after the last frost came
Independent clause: The flowers bloomed
When joining two independent clauses and a dependent clause, how many conjunctions do you need (specify what kind) and what kind of punctuation?
Example: to join two independent clauses, you need a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
You will need one coordinating conjunction, one subordinating conjunction, and at least one comma.
I bought milk, and my brother bought more cereal even though we already had Fruity Pebbles at home.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A. Nemo's dad and Dory searched all over the sea but they couldn't find Nemo.
B. Dory has a memory-loss problem but, that didn't stop her from being a good friend.
C. She swam with Nemo's dad all the way to Sydney Australia.
D. When they arrived in Australia, the other animals helped them find Nemo.
D. When they arrived in Australia, the other animals helped them find Nemo.
The following is which type of sentence? (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)
Sarah and Nicole loved watching the FIFA World Cup and swimming in the pool.
Simple.
*and is joining the two verbs that Sarah and Nicole are doing. We call this a compound predicate.
What does the word "pamper" mean in the sentence below?
The parents pampered the child by buying whatever she wanted at the store when she started whining.
Pamper: to be too generous, to spoil, to indulge