Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Definitions
100

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

100
T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
100
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank
complete
100

A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.

independent and dependent

100
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
200

T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.

False -- Complex Sentence

200
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
200

What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed if it doesn't stop raining.

The game will be delayed

200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
300

Which is the infinitive phrase in the following simple sentence?

Every day, we work together to fix the damage done to the home.

to fix

300
True or False? This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
True
300
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
300

What is a compound sentence?

Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction 

400
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
400

Which is the prepositional phrase in this simple sentence?

The house on the beach is a great destination to relax. 

on the beach

400
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
400

How many dependent clauses are in the following sentence?

When we work together, we can accomplish many things unless someone decides to not do so.

2

When we work together

unless someone decides not to do so

400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500

I like to read; I love to cook.

There is none. It uses a ;

500

T/F This is a simple sentence: Jenny and Jack walked around the block and talked for hours to get to know each other better.

True

500

What are the 7 conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? 

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

500
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500

What is a compound-complex sentence?

at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause joined with a subordinating conjunction and a coordinating conjunction.

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