Choose one of the independent clauses in this compound-complex sentence.
While we walked to the store, my brother texted me, but I ignored it.
My brother texted me
I ignored it
100
T/F
This a simple sentence:
I like Harry Potter and Doctor Who.
True
100
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ clauses.
Fill in the blank
independent
100
A compound 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
Identify the dependent clause.
I like to swim in the summer, but my bathing suit is falling apart because I use it all the time.
because I use it all the time
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
I bought a shirt, shoes, and a hat at the mall.
True...list
200
True or False
This is a compound sentence:
Jody and Steve ate ice cream, but I got sherbet.
True!
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 with a subordinating conjunction
300
Is this a compound-complex sentence?
When I ate the food, I spit it out because I did not like it.
Nope...2 dependent clauses
300
Is this a simple a sentence?
She wants cake, but I want pie.
Nope..compound
300
True or False?
This is a compound sentence:
Soccer is played in Italy and England.
False
300
What is the dependent clause in the sentence?
They are learning to juggle while we are learning to jump rope.
While we are learning to jump rope
300
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a conjunction
, fan
, and
, nor
, but
, or
, yet
, so
400
Is this a compound-complex sentence?
Because I want to stay home today, my mom is taking me to the doctor, but I just want to sleep.
Yes.
400
True or False?
Simple sentences do not have a comma FANBOYS.
True
400
Fill in the blank:
My sister watched Empire 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?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
Create a compound-complex sentence out of these clauses:
I am painting my bedroom
The color is so boring
I need a brighter wall
Add your conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary
500
A simple sentence can also be called what?
Independent Clause!
500
Name at least four conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence?
Hint: Remember what always joins 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 the definition of a compound-complex sentence?