Conjunctions
Sentence Types
Independent vs Dependent Clause
Commas
Random
100
Which conjunction(s) is/are in this sentence?
Elf is my favorite Christmas movie, but I also love Home Alone.
Elf is my favorite Christmas movie, but I also love Home Alone.
100
Cruzeiro is the best team in Brazil.
simple sentence
100
we moved to Florida
independent clause
100
I like playing basketball and my brother likes playing tennis.
I like playing basketball, and my brother likes playing tennis.
100
What date did the United States claim its independence from England? (day, month, year)
July 4, 1776
200
Which conjunction(s) is/are in this sentence?
She runs every day, so she is fit.
She runs every day, so she is fit.
200
My mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework.
complex sentence
200
I applied for the job
independent clause
200
I went home after I went to the store.
no comma needed
200
Name at least five of the flags on the wall. Double points if you can name them all.
From left to right: Honduras, Columbia, Guatemala, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Uganda, India, El Salvador, Ecuador
300
Which conjunction(s) is/are in this sentence?
Because she runs every day, she is very fit.
Because she runs every day, she is very fit.
300
They students said they were ready to learn, yet they continue talking.
compound sentence
300
if I studied
dependent clause
300
My favorite holidays are Christmas and Thanksgiving.
no comma needed
300
Which Premier League team do I support?
400
Which conjunction(s) is/are in this sentence?
While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances.
While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances.
400
I brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.
complex sentence
400
because I had homework to do
dependent clause
400
After listening to the Bad Bunny album I have new respect for his music.
After listening to the Bad Bunny album, I have new respect for his music.
400
What scores do you need on ACCESS to exit ELD, and what are they called?
Composite: 4.2
Literacy: 3.9
500
What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions join two independent clauses to create compound sentences.
Subordinating conjunctions start a dependent (or subordinate) clause and create complex sentences.
500
While I was doing my homework, my father cooked dinner, and my mother was asleep in front of the television.
compound-complex sentence
500
when he was young
dependent clause
500
While I was doing my homework my mom cooked dinner but my dad wasn't doing anything.
While I was doing my homework, my mom cooked dinner, but my dad wasn't doing anything.
500
Who is the current governor of Massachusetts, and who was just elected to be the next governor?
Current Governor of Massachusetts: Charlie Baker
Governor-Elect: Maura Healy
