Conjunctions
What is the conjunction: The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
At the bare minimum, sentences have to have the following 4 things: **trick question...don't overthink it!
A subject, a verb, start with a capital letter and end with punctuation!
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank
complete or independent
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and subordinate (or dependent)
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma followed by a FANBOYS or semicolon and at least one subordinate clause introduced by a SWABI. (since when after because if)
What is the conjunction: Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
True or False This is a compound sentence: Kseniia and Stella ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed if it doesn't stop raining.
The game will be delayed
What is the subordinate clause in the following sentence: I look forward to Thanksgiving because I love the yummy food and I love to see my family.
because I love the yummy food
What is the conjunction: When Bertram earned an "A" on his English test, his Mom took him out to dinner.
When
T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
What is the subordinate clause in the sentence? While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
What are the 2 independent clauses in the following sentence? Although Julian was a bully, he was a very good student, and he was popular.
he was a very good student
he was popular
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
The coordinating conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
True or False? and, but, or, ; all can be found in a simple sentence.
True if it has a compound verb
Fill in the blank: Joseph sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
What do independent clauses and subordinate clauses have in common? What makes them different?
Both have a subject and a verb but only the independent clause is a complete thought or can stand alone.
What is the subordinate clause in the following sentence: Although it was hot outside, we still went to Field Day, and we had more fun than we had expected.
Although it was hot outside
Can you name 5 subordinating conjunctions?
After Although As While When Until Unless Because Before If Since
True or False? - This is a simple sentence: Mrs. Walker and Ms. Dunkel discussed the matter and determined a consequence would be given.
True: Mrs. Walker and Ms. Dunkel are the subject, discussed and determined are the compound verbs.
What are the conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet , so
When do you use a comma with a subordinate clause?
Only when the subordinate clause comes before the independent clause.
Punctuate this sentence correctly: Since the students were done with their assignments the teacher explained the next project and everyone took notes.
Since the students were done with their assignments , the teacher explained the next project , and everyone took notes.