Complex Sentences
What is a complex sentence?
What is:
A sentence made up of an independent clause (can stand by itself) and a dependent clause (can not stand alone)connected to each other with a subordinating conjunction (AWWUBUS).
What is a compound sentence?
What is:
contains two independent clauses (Complete Thoughts) joined by a coordinating conjunction (Fanboys).
Which verb is correct?
Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
What is.
are
Choose the correct transition word:
We have a mouse in the house. Unfortunately/Therefore, we should get a cat.
What is.
Therefore
Tell me what this is.
Usually placed at the end of the first paragraph, or introduction. The rest of the paper should develop and support the claims made in the thesis statement with examples and evidence.
What is..
a Thesis
Correct the following:
When everyone had boarded the ship began its three-hour tour.
How is:
When everyone had boarded, the ship began its three-hour tour.
Combine the following using a FANBOYS and a Semicolon:
I am happy.
My kids are always complaining.
What is:
I’m happy, but my kids are always complaining.
or
I am happy; my kids are always complaining.
Choose the correct verb:
George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
What is.
don't
Choose the correct transition:
Michael is very athletic and plays on the school basketball team. However/In addition, his brother just stays at home and plays video games all day.
What is..
However
Tell me what is.
the best way to find out if the spelling of a word is correct.
What is..
a dictionary
Correct the following sentences:
Star always drinks a smoothie, after she works out.
How is:
Star always drinks a smoothie after she works out.
Combine the following using a FANBOYS and a Semicolon:
The blue jacket cost over $100.
He wears it everyday.
What is:
The blue jacket cost over $100, and he wears it every day.
and
The blue jacket cost over $100; he wears it every day.
Choose the correct verbs:
The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
What is.
lead
Choose the correct transition:
Lowering the national deficit would bring many positive benefits. However/For example, banks would have more money to loan small business owners that could potentially stimulate the economy.
What is.
For example
Combine the following using a fanboys.
The hikers reached the mountain peak.
They took photos.
They began their descent.
What is..
Once the hikers reached the mountain peak, they took photos before starting their descent.
Combine the following sentences using one of the following: As, Although, After, While, When, Until, Because, Before, If, and Since.
He works long hours.
He always finds time to spend with his family.
What is:
Although he works long hours, he always finds time to spend with his family.
Combine the following using a FANBOYS and a Semicolon:
She did not cheat on the test.
It was the wrong thing to do.
What is:
She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.
She did not cheat on the test; it was the wrong thing to do.
Choose the correct verb:
All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
What is..
are
Choose the correct transition:
Megan got into a car accident. Furthermore/As a result, her insurance rate increased.
What is.
Furthermore
Typically placed in the concluding paragraph of an argumentative essay to leave a lasting impression on the reader.
What is.
Combine the following sentences using one of the following: As, Although, After, While, When, Until, Because, Before, If, and Since.
She traveled around Europe for six months.
She finished her studies.
What is:
After she finished her studies, she traveled around Europe for six months.
Combine the following using a FANBOYS and a Semicolon: You will use both for these sentences.
Zora attended Howard University.
She did not graduate from Howard University.
She graduated from Barnard.
What is:
Zora Neale Hurston attended Howard University, but she did not graduate from Howard University; she graduated from Barnard.
Choose the correct verbs:
Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
What is.
is, is
Choose the correct transition:
Getting a college degree is important. In conclusion/More importantly, building a good network of friends is crucial to future success.
What is.
More importantly
Combine the following using a semicolon.
The cat sat on the mat.
The dog chased its tail.
What is.
The dog barked at the mailman; he was very protective of his home.