Clauses
A clause that can stand by itself as a complete thought
Independent Clause
A word to combine clauses
What is a simple sentence?
1 independent clause
What is celebrated on December 25?
Christmas
Dependent Clause
What clauses do FANBOYS connect?
2 Independent clauses
What is a compound sentence?
2 Independent clauses
What holiday lasts 8 days and has a menorah?
Hanukkah
Every clause has these two things
Subject (noun) and predicate (verb)
List 2 conjunctions that connect independent and dependent clauses
Although, after, before, because, if, when
What is a complex sentence?
1 independent and at least 1 dependent clause
What is the name of the promises many people make at New Years?
Resolutions
What type of clause is this?
"Although I went home"
Dependent clause
What conjunctions make up FANBOYS?
For, And, Nor, But, or, Yet, So
What conjunctions do you use in a compound sentence?
FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions)
What is the first day of Kwanzaa?
December 26
Identify the independent clause in this sentence:
"I like snow because it looks pretty."
I like snow
Fill in the blank with the best conjunction:
I'm excited for the holidays, ___ I have to finish the school day.
But, yet
What type of sentence is this?
Although it was snowing, they went for a walk.
Complex sentence.
What is the Hindu festival of lights called?
Diwali