Simple Sentences
What two parts of speech must be in a simple sentence?
Noun + verb
What type of conjunctions are needed in a compound sentence?
Coordinating conjunctions
In a complex sentence, you can find at least 1 _______ clause and 1 ________ clause.
dependent, independent
A simple sentence is also know as an _____ clause.
Independent
What are 2 coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?
but, and, or, so, for, nor, yet
What type of conjunction connects each part of a complex sentence?
Subordinating conjunctions
What is missing in this simple sentence:Sat in the chair.
Subject (noun)
In a compound sentence, coordinating conjunctions connect 2 ______ clauses.
independent
Which of the following are not subordinating conjunctions: as, a, if, on
a, on
The simple sentence "That's crazy!" is an example of a _______________ sentence. *Think about the second part of the powerpoint.
Exclamatory
Are both, one, or none of these compound sentences?
1. But how do I know that Jimmy wants to go with me?
2.I am going to the dance with Jessie and Luke.
Neither. They both use a coordinating conjunction but exclude 2 independent clauses.
Give 3 examples of subordinating conjunctions.
After, although, as, as if, if, because, before, even if, if, since, unless, whenever, when, wherever, whereas, while
Can a coordinating conjunction be found in a simple sentence? If yes, when?
Yes, when a dependent clause follows the conjunction. Ex: I went to the store and shopped.
What is one difference between compound and complex sentences?
1. Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions. Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions.
2. Compound sentences have 2 independent clauses. Complex sentences have 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
What is the difference between a complex and compound-complex sentence?
A complex sentence includes 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
A compound-complex sentence includes at least 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause.