Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Definitions
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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
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What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and a complete thought. Also known as a simple sentence or main clause.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
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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 with compound subject.
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 but CANNOT stand alone.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
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Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
Yes, compound subject and compound verb use conjunctions.
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 or simple sentences joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction
400
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
400
True or False? and, but, or, ; 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 verb
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one or two independent clauses and at least one dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
I like to read, but I would rather cook.
but
500
What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? Hint: 2 answers
Capital Letter and Punctuation!
500
Name all the conjunctions and punctuation marks that can be found in a compound sentence.
, for , or ; , and , yet , nor , so , but , or , yet
500
Name 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500
What is a simple sentence?
1) an independent clause or main clause 2) a group of words that has at least one subject and one verb and expresses a complete thought
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