Basics
What two things are always in an independent clause?
Subject and verb
How many subjects does a simple sentence have?
One
How many verbs does a compound sentence have?
Two
How many subjects does a complex sentence have?
Two
Diana wasn't sure which book to read, so she chose three from the library.
Compound
An independent clause is the same as a ______.
Simple Sentence or Complete Sentence
How many clauses are in simple sentence?
one
What does FANBOYS stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Identify the subjects in the following complex sentence:
When Jacob arrived at school on Tuesday, the bell had already rung.
Jacob and bell
I'll study for finals, and I'll get all my work turned in because I want to pass.
Compound-complex
What types of sentences have dependent clauses?
Complex AND compound-complex
Define a simple sentence
A sentence made of one independent clause
Define a compound sentence.
A sentence with two independent clauses combined with a comma and a FANBOYS
What kind of word comes at the beginning of the clause to make it dependent?
Subordinating Conjunction
Nicole quickly got ready for the homecoming dance after getting her nails done.
Simple
This type of clause is a complete thought
Independent Clause
Identify the verb in the following simple sentence:
Michael and Sara like cooking and baking
like
How many dependent clauses does a compound sentence have?
None
Define a complex sentence.
A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Emilia has several hobbies that she enjoys, but the one on which she spends the most time is woodcarving.
Compound-complex
What is the difference between an independent and dependent clause?
IC can stand on their own and make a full sentence; DC cannot.
Identify the subject in the following simple sentence:
Jamiah and Nyasia worked on their homework after school.
Jamiah and Nyasia
If you don't want to use FANBOYS, what is another way to combine two independent clauses to form a compound sentence?
Semi-colon
Name the independent clause in the following complex sentence: We were exhausted because we went sledding last night.
We were exhausted
Jamari hated science because he didn't understand the material.
Complex