Sentence Functions
What is the function of this sentence?
How old are you?
Interrogative
What is the function of this sentence?
Clean up after yourself.
Imperative
What type of sentence is this?
The cat slept on the warm rug.
Simple
What type of sentence is this?
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
Compound
What is this compound sentence missing?
I love animals but I'm terrified of spiders.
A comma
What is the function of this sentence?
Goodness gracious!
Exclamatory
What is the function of this sentence?
When are we dismissed?
Interrogative
What type of sentence is this?
The bell rang, and the students packed up their bags.
What type of sentence is this?
Because she practiced every day, she was skilled at the violin.
Complex
What two types of conjunctions did we learn?
Subordinating and coordinating
What is the function of this sentence?
I don't like scrambled eggs.
Declarative
What is the function of this sentence?
Scoop the ice cream.
Imperative
What type of sentence is this?
Although I love to travel, I don't like long flights, and my brother hates them too.
Compound-complex
What type of sentence is this?
We will leave for the park whenever you're ready.
What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
To make a statement to relay information, ideas, or opinions.
What is the function of an interrogative sentence?
To ask a question.
What is the formula for a simple sentence?
1 independent clause
What is the formula for a complex sentence?
1 independent clause + at least 1 dependent clause
Turn these two simple sentences into a complex sentence.
It rained heavily. The soccer game was canceled.
The soccer game was canceled because it rained heavily. (And others)
What is the function of an imperative sentence?
To issue demands or express desires.
What is the function of an exclamatory sentence?
To express emotion.
What is the formula for a compound sentence?
1 independent clause, CC + 1 independent clause
What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?
At least 2 independent clauses + at least 1 dependent clause
Write a compound-complex sentence about Halloween.
At least 2 independent clauses + at least 1 dependent clause