Simple Sentences
Compound or Simple Sentence?
Compound Sentences
2015 Movies
Conjunctions
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What is a simple sentence?
“A sentence that consists of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.”
100
The boy is jumping rope.
Simple Sentence.
100
What is a compound sentence?
“A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon, or conjunction.”
100
This actor plays Owen in Jurassic Park, but has also taken part in other movies, such as Guardians of the Galaxy.
Chris Pratt.
100
What is a conjunction?
A word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
200
A simple sentence should consist of one clause, with a single _______ and ________.
Subject and Predicate.
200
We have to go to school, but we would rather play outside.
Compound Sentence.
200
In a compound sentence, each clause should be able to stand alone as a _________.
Sentence.
200
Five young men took out their anger through music while living in one of the most dangerous places in America in this movie.
Straight Outta Compton.
200
Is this conjunction used correctly? The small dog jumped high, but he could not jump high enough to win the pet show.
Yes.
300
How many verbs does a simple sentence usually have?
One.
300
I like macaroni and cheese.
Simple Sentence.
300
Is this a compound sentence? Julia's team defeated the Hogs, but they lost the rest of the games in the season.
Yes.
300
A movie based on the true story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s epic march to secure equal voting rights through his campaign.
Selma.
300
Name the FANBOYS.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
400
What is wrong with this sentence? You need to exercise more, and I need to eat healthier.
It is not a simple sentence.
400
I enjoy peanut butter and jelly but not both together.
Simple Sentence.
400
What is wrong with this sentence? I went to the supermarket to buy food, I forgot my wallet.
It needs a conjunction, such as but.
400
What is the name of the German a cappella group who the Barden Bellas faced in Pitch Perfect 2?
Das Sound Machine.
400
What must be used to connect two clauses with a conjunction?
A comma.
500
What is wrong with this sentence? The best way to correct this problem.
It is an incomplete sentence (fragment).
500
They like volleyball, soccer, and baseball, and I like football.
Compound Sentence.
500
What three forms of punctuation can be used in compound sentences to connect the two clauses?
Comma, semicolon, and colon.
500
Which Furious 7 character said this quote, "This time it ain't just about being fast."? Name the first and last name for full credit.
Dominic Toretto.
500
Which of these sentences uses the conjunction correctly? -Jack and Jill went up the hill and rolled all the way down. -We want to go swimming and they want to go fishing. -Lily took the test at 3:30, and I took my test at 5:00.
The third sentence. (Lily took the test at 3:30, and I took my test at 5:00.)
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