Simple
Identify the subject and predicate for the following simple sentence
"The cat sleeps."
Subject: The cat
Predicate: sleeps
what word joins two independent clauses together in a compound sentence?
Conjunction (Example: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence:
"Although it was raining, we went outside."
Identify the dependent clause: Although he was tired, he went for a run, and he felt great afterward.
Although he was tired
What is a subject
Who the sentence is about
How many independent clauses does a simple sentence have?
one
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence.
but
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
"Because the car broke down, we missed the movie."
We missed the movie
True or False: A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
What is a predicate
What the subject is doing
Rewrite this sentence as a simple sentence:
"Because he was late, he missed the bus."
He missed the bus
Combine the following simple sentences to make a compound sentence:
- He studies.
- He wants to get an A.
He studies, and he wants to get an A.
Define a compound
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What makes a sentence compound-complex?
It has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
What is the subject of this sentence: The dog barked loudly
Subject: The Dog
Create a simple sentence using the word quietly
Example: She quietly opened the door
True or False: A comma always comes before a coordinating conjunction.
True, when connecting two independent clauses.
Write a complex sentence using "since"
Example: Since it was cold, we wore jackets
Write a compound-complex sentence about your favorite hobby.
Example: Although I was tired, I played soccer, and I had a great time.
True or False: Every sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
True
Explain why this is a simple sentence: She danced.
It has one independent clause with a subject (She) and predicate (danced).
write a compound sentence using "so"
Example: "I was hungry, so I made a sandwich."
Choose the complex sentence from the options below:
A) I went home, and I took a nap.
B) After the movie ended, we went for ice cream.
C) The sun was shining brightly.
D) We can go now or wait until later.
B) After the movie ended, we went for ice cream.
Break this into its parts: When the rain stopped, we left the house, and we went to the park.
Dependent clause: When the rain stopped;
Independent clauses: we left the house, we went to the park
Identify subject and predicate: Running fast, the athlete crossed the finish line.
Subject: The athlete
Predicate: crossed the finish line