Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

100

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

200

Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.

Although

300

Since I got an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.

Since

400

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

unless

500

I like to read and cook when I am at home

when

Simple Sentences

100

T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.

True.

200

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

False -- Complex Sentence

300

What is the structure of simple sentences in future?

S + V + C

400

True or False? and, but, or, ; all can be found in a simple sentence.

False

500

What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? Hint: 2 answers

Capital Letter and Punctuation!

Compound Sentences

100

A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ sentences.

simple

200

True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.

False -- It's a simple sentence.

300

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

True

400

Fill in the blank: Jason sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't watch it. 

but

500

What are the seven FANBOYS that can be found in a compound sentence?

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Complex Sentences

100

T/F: A compound sentence has two sentences and a FANBOYS

False

200

Translate the following sentence: The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.

El juego se retrasará a menos que pare de llover

300

Translate this sentence: While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to dance.

Mientras nosotras estamos aprendiendo a saltar la cuerda, ellos están aprendiendo a bailar

400

Both sentences have the same parts which are:

S + V + C

500

List 5 subordinating conjunctions (Connectors)

For example, However, Also, Consequently, Therefore...

Definitions

100

What is a simple sentence?

1 complete thought - S + V + C

200

Create a complex sentence

300

What is a compound sentence?

Has two or more clauses joined together with a FANBOYS

400

What is a complex sentence?

Has two or more clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction (connector)

500

Mention 3 types of connectors

Cause and Effect, Comparison, Contrast, Opinion, Addition, Conclusion, Illustration