TYPES OF
CLAUSES/SENTENCES 1
CLAUSES/SENTENCES 1
What is an embedded clause?
An embedded clause is a clause used in the middle of a sentence, or in the main clause. The embedded clause should give the reader more information and enhance the overall meaning of the sentence.
T/F
This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts.
Fill in the blank!
complete
A compound sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
main (independent) and subordinate (dependent)
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
How many kinds of embedded clause?
2 (Nominal and Relative)
T/F
This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
True or False?
This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
What is the independent clause in this sentence?
The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
What types of sentence is this?
Would you like some cake?
Imperative
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No.
True or False?
This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
True
What is the dependent clause in the sentence?
While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
Fill in the blank.
My dad gave me a book ________ is about how to keep calm in stressful situations.
which/that
Give ONE example of Declarative sentence.
Answers may vary.
True or False?
and, but, or, ; all can be found in a simple sentence.
False
Fill in the blank!
Jason Aldean sang a song last night on TV ______ I didn't get to watch it.
Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a predicate
Fill in the blank.
Students, _______ excellent academic performances, are often very diligent and strong-minded.
Make ONE sentence with an embedded clause.
Answers may vary.
What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence?
Hint: 2 answers
Capital Letter and Punctuation (full stop)!
What are the four conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence?
Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction
, and , but , or ;
List 5 subordinating conjunctions.
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions.
Fill in the blank.
_______ I need to know about this is not what you just said.
What