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 two ___________ 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 unless it stops 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
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No.
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?

It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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

True or False? for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so all can be found in a simple sentence.

False

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
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a predicate
400

What is a complex sentence?

It includes an independent clause (sentence) and at least one dependent clause. A dependent clause can’t stand on its own; it starts with a subordinating conjunction.

500
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but
500
What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? Hint: 2 answers
Capital Letter and Punctuation!
500

What are the seven conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction

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

500

List 5 subordinating conjunctions

Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions. Examples:  since, when, until, if, once, after, between, because

500

What is a simple sentence?

It has one subject and one verb. It can stand alone. 

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