Simple
A "sentence" with no subject or no verb is a _____
fragment
Number of independent clauses in a compound sentence.
2 (or more)
In addition to an independent clause, a complex sentence must always have a ___________ clause.
Dependent
I use the compound conjunction and when....
Example:
I will go to the store, and I will get ice cream afterwards.
both sentences are similar
Sentence type:
I ran to the park.
Simple
A sentence with no compound conjunction and no subordinating conjunction is a ____.
simple sentence
Compound sentences only use __________ conjunctions to connect clauses.
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
Complex sentences never use __________ conjunctions.
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
I use the compound conjunction for when .....
I walk home from school, for the bus ride makes me nauseous.
I mean because.
For is an elevated way to say because.
One subordinating conjunction that never gets a comma.
because
Every sentence must end with a _________.
punctuation mark (period, exclamation point, or question mark).
FANBOYS stands for:
F____
A____
N____
B____
O____
Y____
S____
For, and, nor, but, or, yet and so
The three basic ways to use subordinating conjunctions.
As an opener (dependent clause, independent clause)
As a closer (independent clause, dependent clause)
As an interrupter (independent clause, extra information, dependent clause)
I use the compound conjunction nor when...
My sister won't eat salad, nor will she touch green beans.
I am joining negative ideas.
Sentence type:
I love my sweet electric scooter because it gets me to and from work.
Complex
Simple sentences never have _________ clauses.
Dependent
Independent clauses must be separated by a _______ and a __________.
comma and a coordinating conjunction
Three reasons we use subordinating conjunctions
to create an intentional pause
to show contrasting ideas
to order ideas in the sentence
When I use when at the beginning of a sentence it...
Tip: remember the 3 reasons we use subordinating conjunctions
When orders the parts of a sentence.
Type of sentence:
I really wanted to stay at the party but my ride home wanted to leave.
Run-on
A simple sentence can be as short as ___ words.
2
The only type of sentence nor is used to join is ....
Sentences that express a negative thought.
Subordinating conjunctions like: after, before, when, and while help the writer __________ their ideas
Show order/ time
When I use if at the beginning of a sentence it shows...
If it rains, I won't go to the beach.
If is used to show a condition.
The reason writers follow conventions of the English language.
So they are clear. Their reader can understand their ideas.