Conjunctions
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
A compound sentence contains two or more ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank
complete
A complex sentence has one _________ clause and at least one______ clause.
independent and dependent
What is an independent clause?
at least one subject and at least one verb and CAN stand alone.
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
What is a dependent clause?
at least one subject and at least one verb and CANNOT stand alone.
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
What is the purpose of a simple sentence?
to deliver a straight forward point
True or False? This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
True
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
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a comma and a conjunction.
We can go to the movies at 9:00 p.m. unless the car won't start.
unless
True or False? Simple sentences can have more than one independent clause.
False
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
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
at least one subject and at least one verb
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun.
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but
What is the structure rule for commas in a simple sentence?
NO commas--unless a series rule kicks in
What is the structure rule for commas in a compound sentence?
Comma before the conjunction
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
What is a simple sentence?
an independent clause-at least one subject and at least one verb and a complete thought.