Compound Sentences
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause
It has been twenty minutes ( before / since ) you left the class.
Since
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The sound of leaves crunching underfoot is so nice; unless you're being followed.
No - You can't use a semicolon with a dependent clause
What were jack-o-lanterns originally carved from?
Turnips
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October has Halloween and now my wedding as well, so it is my favorite month of the year.
YES - (Comma FANBOYS)
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Because vampires are sensitive to the sun; they stay inside until nighttime.
Amy cries ( whenever / until ) a loud car passes us.
Whenever
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Halloween is always on October 31; therefore, it is on a different day of the week each year.
YES - ; therefore,
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US (by sales)?
Snickers bars
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My favorite killer in a slasher movie is Michael Myers but Ghostface is a close second.
NO - forgot the comma before the FANBOYS
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If you find yourself in a horror movie you should avoid saying, "I'll be right back."
No - missing comma after dependent clause
(Because / Before ) everyone comes to the house, you need to clean the kitchen.
Before
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You may not enjoy Halloween; therefore, you can't deny that it provides a lot of entertainment value.
Incorrect - "However" would make sense here, not "therefore"
On which continent do vampire bats live?
South America
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Ghost movies don't really scare me, I know they aren't real.
NO- Comma splice
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Chupacabras probably aren't real since there are many more plausible explanations for cattle mutilations.
Yes - no comma needed before a dependent clause
( Even though / When ) I stretched before I ran, I pulled a muscle.
Even Though
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Vincent Price recorded the famous speech at the end of "Thriller;" his booming voice and evil laugh are iconic.
Yes - semicolon joining two independent clauses
What is the common name for a lycanthrope?
A werewolf
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Many people look forward to fall, for all the pumpkin-flavored treats are delicious.
YES (COMMA FANBOYS)
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Michael Myers will always find you, as long as you're still breathing.
No - no comma before a dependent clause
Although the outfielder could tell the ball was soaring over the fence, he stopped running and hung his head in defeat.
When 3. Unless
When
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Some people mock the enjoyment of pumpkin spice lattes; but I will keep drinking them regardless.
NO - You can't use a semicolon with FANBOYS
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini