Independent & Dependent Clauses
Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions and Relative Pronouns
Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions and Relative Pronouns
Relative Adverbs
Simple, Complex, & Compound Sentences
Simple, Complex, & Compound Sentences
100
What do you enjoy eating?
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
What do you enjoy eating?
It's an (a.) independent clause. It makes sense all on its own.
100
_____________ are informally known as FANBOYS.
a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Subordinating conjunctions
c. Relative pronouns
(a.) Coordinating conjunctions are informally known as FANBOYS.
Example: Mexican food is very unique, and it has a spicy flavor.
100
Tacos come in two varieties, and their shells can be either hard or soft.
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
Tacos come in two varieties, and their shells can be either hard or soft.
a. coordinating conjunction because it combines two independent clauses.
100
Name the 3 relative adverbs.
Where, When, & Why
100
I want to ride the Ferris wheel, but Ted is afraid.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (c.) compound sentence.
I want to ride the Ferris wheel, but Ted is afraid.
(It's two independent clauses united by a coordinating conjunction "but".)
100
You should go to the fair and see the sights.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (a.) simple sentence.
You should go to the fair and see the sights.
(It's an independent clause. Simple subject: you; Compound Predicate: should go and see)
200
Food from specific countries is known as ethnic food; a large variety exists.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
Food from specific countries is known as ethnic food; a large variety exists.
It's an (a.) independent clause. It makes sense all on its own.
200
_____________ connect independent clauses with dependent clauses.
a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Subordinating conjunctions
c. Relative pronouns
(b.) Subordinating conjunctions or (c.) Relative pronouns connect independent clauses with dependent clauses.
Example #1: People across America have developed an appreciation for Mexican food because of its great taste.
Example #2: Mexican foods, that taste delicious have grown popular in the United States.
200
I recommend adding hot sauce, unless you don't like spicy foods.
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
I recommend adding hot sauce, unless you don't like spicy foods.
b. subordinating conjunction that connects a dependent clause with an independent clause.
200
The moment _______ I saw the clown, I started to scream uncontrollably.
a. when
b. where
c. why
The moment when I saw the clown, I started to scream uncontrollably.
200
The cats slept in their cages while their owners waited nervously.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (b.) complex sentence.
The cats slept in their cages while their owners waited nervously.
(It's an independent clause connected to a dependent clause starting with a subordinating conjunction, "while".)
200
Jack’s pig is groomed well; it’s friendly, too.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (c.) compound sentence.
Jack’s pig is groomed well; it is friendly, too.
(Two independent clauses united by a semicolon.)
300
Ethnic foods come from around the world, though they can be found all over the United States.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
Ethnic foods come from around the world, though they can be found all over the United States.
It's a (b.) dependent clause. It does not make sense all on its own (and a subordinating conjunction starts it).
300
_____________ connect independent clauses with other independent clauses.
a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Subordinating conjunctions
c. Relative pronouns
(a.) Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses with other independent clauses.
We enjoy going to a Mexican restaurant, but sometimes we must wait in line for over an hour.
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300
Though other ingredients like chicken, fish, or mushrooms can be used, ground beef is often cooked for tacos.
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
Though other ingredients like chicken, fish, or mushrooms can be used, ground beef is often cooked for tacos.
b. subordinating conjunction since it starts a dependent clause before an independent clause.
300
This month _______ I was born is the shortest month of the year.
a. when
b. where
c. why
This month when I was born is the shortest month of the year.
300
Give the calf’s rope to me, or tie it to the post.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (c.) compound sentence.
Give the calf’s rope to me, or tie it to the post.
(It's two independent clauses united by a coordinating conjunction "or". Also this is an imperative sentence and an invisible "you" is the subject.)
300
I want a hot dog, but Mom says to wait.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (c.) compound sentence.
I want a hot dog, but Mom says to wait.
(It's two independent clauses united by a coordinating conjunction "but".)
400
World foods add diversity to American cuisine because they provide a flavorful change of pace.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
World foods add diversity to American cuisine because they provide a flavorful change of pace.
It's a (b.) dependent clause. It does not make sense all on its own (and a subordinating conjunction starts it).
400
_____________ include words like after, although, as, because, before, if, since, so, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, wherever, whereas, and while.
.a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Subordinating conjunctions
c. Relative pronouns
(b.) Subordinating conjunctions include words like after, although, as, because, before, if, since, so, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, wherever, whereas, and while.
Example: The taco is a popular item since it is easy to prepare.
400
Cook the ground beef in a shallow skillet, which is the first step.
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
Cook the ground beef in a shallow skillet, which is the first step.
c. relative pronoun because it starts a dependent clause and it's a subject of that clause.
400
This month when I was born is the shortest month of the year.
Write the independent clause.
This month is the shortest month of the year.
400
Puff, the prettiest cat didn't win because she was asleep.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (b.) complex sentence.
Puff, the prettiest cat didn't win because she was asleep.
(It's an independent clause connect to a dependent clause starting with a subordinating conjunction, "because".)
400
Although her children wants to eat them, Mrs. Collins sells wonderful pies at the fair.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (b.) complex sentence.
Although her children wants to eat them, Mrs. Collins sells wonderful pies at the fair.
(It's a dependent clause starting with a subordinating conjunction, "although", and an independent clause.)
500
Many ethnic foods use common ingredients, but they taste different because of the spices.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
Many ethnic foods use common ingredients, but they taste different because of the spices.
It's an (a.) independent clause. It make sense all on its own.
500
_____________ include that, which, who, whom, whose, whoever, or whomever. It can also begin with where or when.
.a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Subordinating conjunctions
c. Relative pronouns
(c.) Relative pronouns include that, which, who, whom, whose, whoever, or whomever. It can also begin with where or when.
Example: Tacos, which usually consist of a folded corn tortilla, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, are sold at many restaurants.
500
I like cheese on top of the beef, but some add only lettuce.
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
I like cheese on top of the beef, but some add only lettuce.
a. coordinating conjunction because 2 independent clauses are being joined.
500
This month when I was born is the shortest month of the year.
Write the dependent clause.
when I was born
500
My frog, Big Nell, had the longest legs and jumped farthest.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (a.) simple sentence.
My frog, Big Nell, had the longest legs and jumped farthest.
(It's an independent clause. Simple subject: frog; Compound Predicate: had and jumped)
500
The roller coaster and the spaceship are the most popular rides.
a. simple sentence
b. complex sentence
c. compound sentence
It's (a.) simple sentence.
The roller coaster and the spaceship are the most popular rides.
(It's one independent clause, though it has a compound subject and a simple predicate.)