3 types of sentences
What type of sentence is this?
I am not going to join the party if she doesn't want to.
Complex
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone
What is culture?
Answer may vary
Non-standard English: "I ain't gonna go to the store no more."
Change this sentence into standard English.
I'm not going to go to the store anymore.
Which of the following word means a short, loud, and high cry?
a. twitch
b. quiver
c. shriek
d. groan
c. shriek
Explain the definition of simple, complex, and compound sentences!
A simple sentence consists of a subject and a predicate that express a complete thought. It usually contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," or "yet").
What is a compound-complex sentence?
The type of sentence that must contain at least two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
Which country has the culture of the long-necked lady?
Thailand
- Slangs
- Colloquialism
- Non-formal language
- Contracted Words
- Incorrect Grammar
Give two words that mean almost the same as 'run'.
scamper and sprint
Construct a complex sentence from these two sentences.
She was tired. She continued to work.
Although she was tired, she continued to work.
Identify the two independent clauses and coordinating conjunction in the following compound-complex sentence:
"She loves to dance, but she can't perform in front of large crowds because of her stage fright."
"She loves to dance" and "she can't perform in front of large crowds" are the two independent clauses, and "but" is the coordinating conjunction.
Opera originated in ... at the end of the 16th century.
Italy
Non-standard English: "They ain't never been to New York City before."
Change it into standard English.
They have never been to New York City before.
A small tablet of red jade which held the sun's fire in Chinese culture is called as ...
Chang
How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
Two simple sentences can be combined into a compound sentence by using a coordinating conjunction, such as "and," "but," or "or," between the two independent clauses.
Combine the following sentences to create a compound-complex sentence:
"The cat meowed loudly." "The dog barked incessantly." "The baby cried in the background."
The cat meowed loudly, and the dog barked incessantly while the baby cried in the background.
Mention five Japanese cultures and traditions.
Give five examples of sentences using non-standard English.
Answer may vary
to win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.
What word is being defined and how to spell it?
propitiate
What is a dependent clause, and how does it function in a complex sentence?
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. In a complex sentence, the dependent clause modifies or adds detail to the independent clause.
Construct a compound-complex sentence by combining these sentences:
I was cooking dinner. My phone rang. I burned the chicken. I was able to salvage it. We still had a delicious meal.
While I was cooking dinner, my phone rang, and I burned the chicken, but I was able to salvage it and we still had a delicious meal.
Give three examples of how culture can influence the way we use language.
choosing to use formal language in academic or professional settings
using the same slang and colloquialisms as one's peers to fit in with a particular group
adapting one's pronunciation and vocabulary to fit in with a different regional dialect
How do standard and non-standard English differ in terms of grammar and usage?
Standard English adheres to strict rules of grammar and usage, while non-standard English may use grammatical structures that are considered incorrect or unconventional in standard English.
Spell the word... (pronounced by the teacher)
colloquialism