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; I can't afford to pay my rent for the next three months.
Compound sentence
Fix the following sentence:
My little brother gets on my nerves; I forgot my lunch at home.
My little brother gets on my nerves. I forgot my lunch at home.
...or something like that. You're good as long as you got rid of that semicolon.
Although she gets on my last nerve, I still love her.
"I still love her."
The boys played basketball whenever they couldn't find a football.
"whenever they couldn't find a football."
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.
I don't have a lot of money because we're on strike, but I'll have more money in my pocket once we unionize.
Compound- Complex 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"
I hate to say it, but the Lions need to work on their team chemistry because the first half was ugly.
"because the first half was ugly."
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 Lover's Rock is the best Sade album.
Complex sentence
Transform this story into ONLY compound sentences:
I was exhausted after class. I took a nap. The nap lasted three hours. I woke up feeling even more exhausted. I hate wasting my time. I might never nap again.
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His parents were disappointed, so they kicked him out the house until he got his act together.
"His parents were disappointed" and "They kicked him out the house"
Based on the survey, 44% of Americans prefer cats over dogs.
"Based on the survey"
List all seven coordinating conjunctions.
1. For
2. And
3. Nor
4. But
5. Or
6. Yet
7. So
I hate the Michigan Wolverines;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 five subordinating conjunctions.
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Despite all of the controversy, Wayne still released the album on time, but it was panned by critics and fans.
Compound- Complex Sentence
Write an example of a compound complex sentence.
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