Independent Clauses
Many scientists don't consider animal communication to be a legitimate language.
"Many scientists don't consider animal communication to be a legitimate language."
Since I was exhausted, I went to sleep early.
"Since I was exhausted"
When combining two independent clauses, what is always needed before a coordinating conjunction?
A comma.
I bought a brand new Rolex, but I can't afford to pay my rent for the next three months.
Compound sentence
These numbers are spelled out.
Numbers less than 10.
When the conductor tapped her baton, the orchestra fell silent.
"the orchestra fell silent."
The boys played basketball because they were terrible at soccer.
"because they were terrible at soccer."
Punctuate the following sentence with commas:
First you need to buy tickets. The line will be very long but it will be worth it.
First, you need to buy tickets. The line will be very long, but it will be worth it.
Joe waited three hours for his date to show up.
Simple sentence
What is the following sentence?:
Everyone was delighted, they couldn't stop clapping.
Comma splice
He did well on the exam, but he still failed the class because he never did his homework.
"He did well on the exam" and "he still failed the class"
If I was Jared, I wouldn't have cheated on my wife.
"If I was Jared"
Punctuate this sentence with commas:
During the production of the film the director who had marital issues at the time was very difficult to work with.
During the production of the film, the director, who had marital issues at the time, was very difficult to work with.
Although many people may disagree, I believe 2pacalypse Now is the best Tupac album.
Complex sentence
What is Professor Covington's favorite color?
Blue
His parents were disappointed and kicked him out the house.
"His parents were disappointed"
Alice likes cats, but 97% of Americans prefer dogs because dogs are better.
"because dogs are better."
List all seven coordinating conjunctions.
1. For
2. And
3. Nor
4. But
5. Or
6. Yet
7. So
The Michigan Wolverines are my least favorite team;I hope they lose every game.
Compound sentence
What is this sentence an example of?:
The meal was eaten by the employees.
Passive Voice
Karen's suitcase was too large for the overhead bin, so, unfortunately, she had to check it.
"Karen's suitcase was too large for the overhead bin" and "she had to check it"
Chris hates vegetables, whereas his favorite food is steak.
"whereas his favorite food is steak"
List three subordinating conjunctions.
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Despite all of the controversy, Jay still released the album on time, and it received critical acclaim.
Compound complex
Write an example of a compound complex sentence.
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