The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
What is the conjunction, and what type?
and, coordinating conjunction
100
T/F
This a simple sentence:
The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
100
A compound sentence is made up of two _______________________ __________________.
Fill in the blanks
independent clauses
100
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
What is the conjunction, and what type?
Although, subordinating
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
200
True or False
This is a compound sentence:
Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence?
The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
What is the conjunction, and what type?
Since, subordinating
300
Do simple sentences have coordinating conjunctions?
No.
300
True or False?
This is a compound sentence:
Soccer is played everywhere, and I played soccer in England.
True
300
What is the dependent clause in the sentence?
While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
300
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
400
We can go to the movies at nine unless the car won't start.
What is the conjunction, and what type?
unless, subordinating
400
What are the three things a complete sentence must have?
Subject, Verb and a Complete Thought
400
Fill in the blank:
Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it.
Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a verb
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
I like to read, but I love to cook.
What is the conjunction, and what type?
but, coordinating
500
What is another name for a simple sentence?
An independent clause
500
Which is the compound sentence?
1. This loaf of bread is almost stale, but we can make it into bread crumbs for the meatballs.
2. The forecast for tomorrow calls for strong winds and light rain.
1. This loaf of bread is almost stale, but we can make it into bread crumbs for the meatballs.
500
Which is the complex sentence?
1. You can use your gift certificate for one big purchase, or you can buy a few smaller items.
2. When the supervisor arrived at the quarry, six dump trucks were in line at the gate.
2. When the supervisor arrived at the quarry, six dump trucks were in line at the gate.