Subjects
Verbs
Combining Sentences
Comma Splices, Run-ons, Fragments
Sentence Types
100
Find the subject in the following sentence: In the morning, I like to go running.
I
100
Find the verb in the following sentence: Sara talks way too much.
Talks
100
Name 2 Coordinating Conjunctions
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
100
What is a run-on sentence?
Two or more independent clauses (complete sentences) with no punctuation.
100
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence containing one subject (or compound subject) and one verb (or compound verb).
200
Find the subject in the following sentence: My sister and I love the movie Jaws.
My sister and I
200
Find the verb in the following sentence: Andrew read his text book and studied his notes before the test.
Read and studied
200
Name 3 Subordinating Conjunctions
Even though, although, when, while, if, since, because, before, after...
200
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses with only a comma separating them.
200
What is a compound sentence?
Two simple sentences (independent clauses) joined together.
300
Find the subject in the following sentence: Go to your room.
You
300
Find the verb in the following sentence: Students should have studied more before the midterm.
should have studied
300
Name 3 conjunctive adverbs
However, therefore, in fact, for example, as a result, on the other hand...
300
Name two ways to fix a comma splice or run-on.
comma FANBOYS; Semi-colon; Semi-colon + conjunctive adverb + comma; DC, IC; IC DC; Period
300
What is a complex sentence?
One independent clause and one dependent clause.
400
Find the subject in the following sentence: Riding a bike for the first time can be very scary.
Riding (a bike)
400
Find the verb in the following sentence: Gardening can be a very relaxing hobby.
can be
400
If you have a Dependent Clause and then an Independent Clause (in that order), do you use a comma to join them?
Yes. DC, IC but not IC DC.
400
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence--missing a subject, verb, or complete thought.
400
What are the three ways to make a compound sentence?
Comma FANBOYS; Semi-colon; Semi-colon + conjunctive adverb + comma
500
Find the subject in the following sentence: To really trust another person takes a lot of courage.
To really trust another person.
500
Find the verb in the following sentence: After a long nap, the dog always liked to stretch his body.
Liked
500
When do you use a semi-colon?
To combine two complete sentences (independent clauses) whose ideas are closely related.
500
Name two ways to fix a fragment.
Connect it to a complete sentence; Make it a complete sentence by adding what is missing (subject, verb)
500
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