Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Definitions
100
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
100
T/F This is a simple sentence: He talks loudly.
True.
100
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank
complete
100
A compound sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
What is an independent clause (main 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 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 (subordinating clause)?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
300
Since he was not hungry, he ate nothing for dinner.
Since
300
Can simple sentences have multiple subjects/verbs?
Yes.
300
True or False? This is a compound sentence: I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.
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 joined together with 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 independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
The human brain never stops working until you stand up to speak in public.
until
500
Bobby and Jimmy are having fun in the party. Is this a simple sentence? Why?
It has only one complete thought. There are two subjects in the sentence but only one complete thought.
500
State 4 conjunctions that can be found in compound sentences. Hint: Joining two independent clauses.
(any of these four) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
500
Which is the dependent clause in this sentence: When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven.
When the cake is brown (cannot stand alone)
500
What is a simple sentence?
1 complete thought - or an independent clause.
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