Misc. Definitions:
A direct comparison to something using words "like" or "as."
Simile
Type of sentence that consists of just one independent clauses.
Simple
True or False: All clauses need a subject and a verb?
True
What is the subordinate conjunction word in the below sentence?
Sentence: She hates peas because they are mushy.
Because
:)
What is this ; called?
Semicolon
A clause that is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but CANNOT stand alone/ does not express a complete thought.
Dependent clause
Type of sentence that consists 2 independent clauses.
Compound
What does a dependent clause lack?
Complete thought
What is the FANBOYS used below?
Sentence: The girl went home, for she wasn't feeling well because of her headache.
For
My fav:)
Who did Romeo initially love in Romeo & Juliet?
Rosaline
a clause that is a group of words that contains a subject and verb AND CAN STAND ALONE/ expresses a complete thought.
Independent Clause
Type of sentence that consists of 1 dependent clause + 1 independent clause.
Complex
Is this phrase a dependent or independent clause:
While flowers continue to bloom.
Dependent
What type of sentence is below?
I wish I could bring a blanket to school.
Simple Sentence
What animal does Lennie accidentally kill in Of Mice & Men? NOT looking for Mice as the answer.
A puppy.
The sentence below uses what type of literary term?
Sentence: You have a heart of gold.
Metaphor
This definition begins a dependent clause....
Subordinating Conjunction
Is this phrase a dependent or independent clause:
Joan teaches science and algebra at the community college.
Independent
What type of sentence is below?
The family ate dinner together last night; they ate some yummy chicken and rice.
Compound sentence
Who killed Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet?
Tybalt
The sentence below uses what type of literary term?
Sentence: The door screamed when she opened it.
Personification
What is another name/ the proper name for the FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjunction
Below is a compound sentence. What is being used to combined the 2 independent clauses?
AKA- one of the 3 ways to combine a compound sentence?
Sentence: The school year is ending; however, I still need to turn in my essay.
Conjunctive Adverb
What type of sentence is below?
Anas really enjoyed dinner even though he hates brussel sprouts.
Complex sentence
Don't shout the answer!!! A student of the week prize will be rewarded for this answer, but you will not get it if you aren't called on.
What country did Miss Ruemler live in besides the US?
Germany:)