Wise Words
(Vocabulary Definitions)
Dizzying Dependents
(Identify the Clauses)
Super Subjects
(Identify the Subjects)
Just the Facts
(Facts from the Notes)
Cunning Classifications (Bonus Points Available)
100
the word or phrase that tells the action of the sentence
What is the "verb" or "predicate"?
100
You will pass if you study your notes.
What is "if you study your notes"?
100
The fluffy clouds drifted aimlessly.
What is "clouds"?
100
a sentence that contains only one independent clause
What is a simple sentence?
100
Reading is fun, but it takes concentration.
What is compound?
200
These words join words, phrases, or clauses.
What are coordinating conjunctions?
200
The windows on the second flood are dirty because the ladder was too short.
What is "because the ladder was too short"?
200
In the morning before the bell, a wise student would review his or her notes.
What is "student"?
200
must be present to introduce a dependent clause
What is a dependent clause introductory word?
200
Listen.
What is simple?
300
The person, thing, or idea that is doing the action of the sentence
What is the "subject"?
300
When it rains, it pours.
What is "When it rains"?
300
Jack and Jill went up the hill.
What are "Jack" and "Jill"?
300
a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
What is a complex sentence?
300
The flu is spreading; many people are sick.
What is compound?
400
These words introduce adjective clauses
What are "relative pronouns"?
400
The man who was here yesterday is my father.
What is "who was here yesterday"?
400
Here is the answer to your question.
What is "answer"?
400
The dependent clause introductory word that can be found on all three lists
What is "that"?
400
Behind the large stack of mail on the counter beside the refrigerator are the keys to your mother's car.
What is simple?
500
These words introduce adverb clauses
What are "subordinating conjunctions"?
500
Because of the heat, the concert in the park has been canceled.
What is nothing? (This is a simple sentence.)
500
Open the book and turn to page one.
What is "you" understood?
500
These words can also be the subjects of the dependent clauses they introduce
What are "who," "which," and "that"?
500
Challenges are important, so always try even if you think you might fail.
What is compound-complex?
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