Simple, Compound, & Complex
I went to bed early last night because I am fighting a cold.
simple, compound, or complex
complex
Identify the independent clause and the dependent clause: Sam will take the bus home unless his mom can pick him up after school.
IC: Sam will take the bus home
DC: unless his mom can pick him up after school
weak, faint, powerless, & ineffective
feeble
In, on, near, over, and through are all examples of...
prepositions
This vocabulary word relates to clear and effective communication.
articulate
This type of sentence includes two independent clauses.
compound
True or false: A compound sentence includes a dependent clause. Explain your answer.
False
something that makes someone feel better after they're disappointed or sad
consolation
This part of speech answers questions like which one and what kind?
adjective
Identify three linking verbs
is, was, were, has, have, does, am, etc...
Although we usually get takeout on Friday night, I am going to make ziti tomorrow instead.
simple, compound, or complex?
complex
Identify the independent clause: Since Amy plans to travel abroad this year, she has to renew her passport.
Since Amy plans to travel abroad
worthy, impressive in strength, intelligence, or excellence
formidable
Identify three abstract nouns.
Love, peace, equality, freedom, jealousy, patience, etc...
**** Identify the verbs in the sentence: Bob was walking on the path when he tripped and sprained his ankle. :( ****
was, walking, tripped, & sprained
We have a 10 question check tomorrow, students may use their notes.
simple, compound, complex, fragment, or run-on AND explain your answer.
run-on
Identify three clue words for a complex sentence
since, because, although, whenever, if, unless, until, etc...
most important or significant
principal
**** This part of speech answers questions such as when, how, and where. ****
Adverb
Identify the verbs in the sentence: Danny was going to drive to Wawa, but his brother borrowed the car.
was, going, drive, borrowed
Identify the two formulas for a complex sentence.
IC + DC = complex
DC + comma + IC = complex
Identify the dependent clause:
Sheila always marvels at the architecture whenever she drives by the old Victorian house.
whenever she drives by the old Victorian house.
to inundate/overwhelm with a large amount (often rain)
deluge
Identify the adjectives and adverbs in the sentence.
Sally ran the mile quickly and was extremely happy with the impressive time.
Adjectives: happy & impressive
Adverbs: quickly & extremely
Identify the verbs and adverbs. The dancer leaped effortlessly across the stage and twirled gracefully during her performance.
adverbs: effortlessly & gracefully