Phrases & Simple Sentences
What are phrases?
Phrases are a type of fragment that are missing a subject (who or what the sentence is about; it will be a noun or pronoun) and/or predicate (the main verb of the sentence telling us the action).
What is a dependent clause?
Dependent clauses have a subject and a predicate verb but are still fragments because they do not express a complete thought. They often, but do no always, contain subordinating conjunctions (such as AAAWWUBBIS words).
Compound sentences contain at least ____ independent clauses.
TWO
Compound-Complex sentences contain at least ___ independent clauses AND ___ dependent clause.
Compound-Complex sentences contain at least TWO independent clauses AND ONE dependent clause.
"A WHITE BUS" words are also called _______ conjunctions.
subordinate
Why is the following fragment a phrase?
speaking in front of large crowds
This fragment is missing a subject. We do not know who is speaking in front of a large crowd.
Define independent clause...
An independent clause has a subject and a predicate verb AND can stand alone as a complete sentence.
When joining two independent clauses in a sentence, you must use a ___ or a _____ with a comma.
When joining two independent clauses in a sentence, you must use a semi colon OR a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) with a comma.
Identify the independent clauses and dependent clause in the following sentence:
Our feet were sore; although we had new shoes, we hadn't broken them in yet.
I = our feet were sore AND we hadn't broken them in yet
D = although we had new shoes
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mrs. Leeman
What is the following fragment missing?
the best baker in town
This fragment is missing a predicate (verb). We don't know what the baker is doing.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
When you feel better, we will hang out.
When you feel better is dependent.
Correct the following sentence:
You are so kind I appreciate your help.
You are so kind; I appreciate your help.
OR
You are so kind, and I appreciate your help.
Edit the sentence:
Since she's allergic to dogs Mom says I can't have a puppy but I really want one.
Since she's allergic to dogs, Mom says I can't have a puppy, but I really want one.
Indiana joined the Union as the ____ state.
a. 19th
b. 34th
c. 51st
A. 19th
What are simple sentences?
Simple sentences contain ONE independent clause, NO dependent clauses, and may contain a phrase.
T or F?
Complete sentences can contain more than one independent clause.
True. Complete sentences can contain more than one independent clause, phrases, dependent clauses, interjections, etc.
Complex sentences contain __ dependent clause AND ___ independent clause.
Complex sentences contain ONE dependent clause AND ONE independent clause.
What is the difference between an independent clause, a dependent clause, and a phrase?
Independent clauses stand alone as a complete thought / sentence. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone - they do not make a complete thought. A phrase is missing a subject and/or predicate - clauses must contain both.
Whicch middle school class has the most students?
Sixth grade
Is this a simple sentence?
We slept in because school was cancelled.
Is this a simple sentence?
We slept in because school was cancelled.
No, this sentence contains a dependent clause.
Is the following sentence an independent clause or a dependent clause?
Although Shaina likes Mexican, Jamaican, Peruvian, and Italian food
Dependent Clause
Complete and fix the sentence:
_____ social media is entertaining I'm trying to monitor my screen time.
Example: Although social media is entertaining, I'm trying to monitor my screen time.
*use subordinating conjunction (although, after, as, when, while, until, before, because, if, since) at start of dependent clause and set off with comma
DAILY DOUBLE
What does FANBOYS represent?
*Name them for an additional 500 points+
coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Who is the new vice-president of the United States?
J. D. Vance