Definitions
The definition of a simple sentence
What is a subject and a predicate?
Write an example of a compound sentence
two simple sentences joined with a comma and FANBOYS conjunction
What are the FANBOYS
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
What is the difference between a a dependent and independent clause
Dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction
Although he desperately needed money, George was unwilling to beg.
complex - dependent first
The definition of a compound sentence
two simple sentences joined with a comma and FANBOYS conjunction
Write a sentence that has a prepositional phrase
at the front a comma is needed
List 3 subordinating conjunctions
although, because, however...
List 10 prepostions
words that show position
At sunrise, the damage from the storm was evident.
simple sentence with a prepositional phrase
What is the definition of a complex sentence?
independent and dependent clause
Write a sentence with independent first
no comma
What is the best FANBOYS for this sentence?
Bob joyfully thanked the kind man, _____ he had given him the money he desperately needed.
for
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause
a clause has a subject and predicate a phrase does not
Emily flung herself dejected on the porch, and she began to weep.
compound sentence
What is a prepositional phrase
a group of words that starts with a prepostion
Write a sentence with dependent first
comma needed
What two FANBOYS could work for this sentence
Bob knew he could thank the man for his kindness, ______ something held him back.
yet or but
What type of verbs??
1) Jenny was uncertain of the outcome.
2) Quickly, Jenny sprinted to the finish line.
3) With perseverance, she had won the race.
1) linking
2) Action
3) Helping
Identify the verb, subject, adjective, and adverb
Greedily, Bob gobbled the delicious turkey.
Greedily (adverb), Bob (subject) gobbled (verb) the delicious (adjective) turkey.
What is a verb phrase
main verb with a helping verb
had been