Grammar Exam review
A sentence with two independent clauses (simple sentences)
Compound sentence
The cats scratched all night.
The (cats) scratched all night
A compound sentence is made of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
What are the FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions)
(50 for each)
The store was closed; however, we found another one.
Simple, compound, or complex?
Compound
I cleaned up the puke.
Single verb or compound verb?
I cleaned up the puke.
Single verb (cleaned)
The action being performed in a sentence
Verb
After dinner, the dog barked at the cats.
After dinner, the (dog) barked at the cats.
Vova smiled and laughed. - Type of sentence?
Simple
I am tired.
Simple, compound, or complex?
Simple
Soulja Boy went shopping and bought Jordans.
Single verbs or compound verbs?
Soulja Boy went shopping and bought Jordans.
compound verb (went & bought)
Person, place, or thing performing a verb.
Subject
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Vadim smiled, but I didn't know why? Type of sentence?
Compound (Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + Independent clause)
After we go to the movies, we will go to dinner.
Simple, compound, or complex?
Complex
Cody and Kellen are having a really good game.
Single subject or compound subjects?
Cody and Kellen are having a really good game.
Compound subjects (Cody & Kellen)
More than one subject performing a verb
Compound subject
The cat, the dog, and the rabbit stay indoors.
(The cat, the dog, and the rabbit) stay indoors.
When the cat is away, the mice will play. Type of sentence?
Complex (Dependent clause + Independent clause)
Jeopardy is my favorite show; we watch it every night during dinner.
Simple, compound, or complex?
Compound
The green snake bit my hand and leg.
Single subject or compound subjects?
The green snake bit my hand and leg.
Single subject (the green snake)
More than one verb being performed by the same subject(s)
Compound verb
John has 3 sisters North, South, and West.
(John) has 3 sisters North, South, and West.
The answer is not known. Type of sentence?
Simple.
Even though we have exams this week, I'm looking forward to the half days.
Simple, compound, or complex?
Complex
Felix kicked a soccer ball and caught a football.
Single verbs or compound verbs?
Felix kicked a soccer ball and caught a football.
compound verbs (kicked and caught)