Conjunctions
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
What two things must a simple sentence contain?
subject and predicate
What does a compound sentence do?
A compound sentence combines two simple sentences into one using a comma and a coordinating conjunction
What kind of conjunctions are used in a complex sentence?
subordinating conjunctions
Make a question sentence about whales.
Good job!
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
A very hungry caterpillar ate the leaf, but the hungrier bird ate the caterpillar.
but
What is the subject of this sentence?
A big hairy dog jumped over the fence.
What do I need to use to combine two sentences into one compound sentence?
A comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
Do you always need a comma when writing a complex sentence?
no, only when the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction
Make a command sentence about road safety.
Nice one!
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
Although he was a fast runner, the boy came 3rd in the race.
although
Is this is a simple sentence?
swam around the pool
No, it is a fragment
Is this a compound sentence?
We went to the amusement park at night.
no
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
My hungry dog ate the pasta when my mom wasn't looking.
when
Make a compound sentence about our field trip. Use any FANBOYS you want.
Great!
What does FANBOYS stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is the predicate of this sentence?
My brother and I are cooking pasta for our parents' anniversary.
are
Is is this a compound sentence?
The rides at the park were scary, but I had fun riding them anyways.
yes
Is this a complex sentence?
A big hairy bear ran after the campers, but they were able to get away.
No, it is a compound sentence
Make a simple sentence using this subject:
One very smart turkey
Awesome!
List 3 subordinating conjunctions
although, though, until, when, before, etc.
What is the predicate of this sentence?
The heavy clouds poured out the rain in the desert.
Is this a compound sentence?
When the storm came to the city, many trees fell over.
no
Before I can go swimming, I need to put sunscreen on myself.
Yes
because