Simple
Number of clauses (subject + verb pairs) in a simple sentence
1
Number of independent clauses in a compound sentence.
2 (or more)
A complex sentence must always have a ___________ clause.
Dependent
A fragment lacks either a _________ or a _______
I ran to the park.
Simple
The __________ clause is the building block of the simple sentence.
Independent
Compound sentences only use __________ conjunctions to connect clauses.
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
Complex sentences never use __________ conjunctions.
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
A fragment does not have a ___________ clauses
main or independent
Dead silence.
Fragment
Every sentence must end with a _________.
Period
FANBOYS stands for:
F____
A____
N____
B____
O____
Y____
S____
For, and, nor, but, or, yet and so
Complex sentences only ever have one ____________ clause.
Independent
A fragment adds ________, _______, and _______ to your writing.
tension, emphasis, and expectation
I love my sweet electric scooter because it gets me to and from work.
Complex
Simple sentences never have _________ clauses.
Dependent
Comma
When the _________ clause is placed before the _________ clause in a complex sentence, the two clauses are separated by a comma.
Dependent, independent
A fragment can be seen as a writing error, or as a ______.
writing tool
I really wanted to stay at the party.
Simple
A simple sentence can be as short as ___ words.
2
This punctuation mark can also connect independent clauses, like the coordinating conjunctions FANBOYS
Semicolon ;
There are no commas included in a complex sentence when the _________ clause comes first.
Independent
Fragments are ________ thoughts.
incomplete
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards in a game on Tuesday; the score was 97-85.
Compound