Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Definitions
100
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, and it also guarantees freedom of the press.
and
100
T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
100
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ clauses. Fill in the blank
independent / main
100
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
200
Although the child ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
200
T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home, while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
200
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will begin after it stops raining.
The game will begin
200
What is an adverb clause (dependent clause)?
A group of words that has a subordinating conjunction, subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone. It answers a WH-question.
300
Since I earned an A on my grammar test, I celebrated.
Since
300
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No.
300
True or False? This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere, and I played soccer in England.
True
300
What is the dependent clause in the sentence? While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
300
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a conjunction , and , but , or.....
400
When we go to the movies, we usually eat popcorn.
when
400
True or False? and, but, or, all can be found in a simple sentence.
False
400
Fill in the blank: Justin Bieber sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a verb
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
I like to read, but I love to draw.
but
500
What does a simple sentence need at the very least? Hint: 2 answers
subject and verb (and complete idea!)
500
What are the conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: FANBOYS
, for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so
500
List a subordinating conjunction of reason, contrast, time
reason: because / since contrast: even though, although, while time: when/before/after
500
What is a simple sentence?
1 complete thought - or an independent clause.
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