Parts of Speech
Jared enjoyed tennis but he wasn't good at it.
Jared enjoyed tennis, but he wasn't good at it.
What day of the week is Christmas on this year?
Wednesday
She wore a red jersey
independent clause
I take the bus to school, but my older sister drives.
What is compound sentence?
When the dog learned a new trick he got an extra treat.
When the dog learned a new trick, he got an extra treat.
Q: One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
Although it was snowing
Dependent Clause
Nicholas went to Rome in April and stayed in a small hotel near Forum.
What is a simple sentence?
In the article "College is Still Valuable" it states "blah blah blah."
In the article "College is Still Valuable," it states, "blah blah blah."
How many days is Hanukkah?
8 days
When Carl was younger
Dependent clause
Jim Thorpe, who was a Native American, was one of the greatest athletics of all times.
What is a complex sentence?
Minnie told the whole story to us however she left out some important information.
Minnie told the whole story to us; however, she left out some important information.
What religion celebrates Ramadan?
Muslim
Look at this picture
Independent clause
The Dodo bird is extinct; it no longer exists.
What is a compound sentence?
Twilight was a popular movie when it came out now it has become a joke.
Twilight was a popular movie when it came out; now it has become a joke.
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
Before you go
Dependent Clause
Jupiter, which is the fifth planet from the sun, is the largest planet in the solar system.
What is a complex sentence?