T/F
This a simple sentence:
The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True. Subject: Cat and dog
Verb: ran and rolled
100
A compound sentence contains at least 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 because it has a completed thought.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although (Subordinating Conjunction)
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
Subject 1: Mom and Dad
Verb 1: went
Subordinating conjunction
Subject 2: I
Verb 2: Stayed
200
True or False
This is a compound sentence:
Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence. It only has one s-v
Subject: Jody and Steve
Verb: ate
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence?
The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
(the second clause begins with the subordinating conjunction "unless")
200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone because it begins with a subordinating conjunction.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since (Subordinating Conjunction)
300
Do simple sentences have conjunctions to join clauses?
No. A simple sentence only has one clause.
300
True or False?
This is a compound sentence:
Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
True, it has two independent clauses joined by a semicolon.
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 comma/conjunction (FANBOYS)
a semicolon (;)
a semicolon/an independent marker word/comma
(The boy cried; however, he had a reason.)
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: Simple sentences only have one clause. There is no need for a joining word or a semi colon
400
What is needed to join these two clauses?
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 (FANBOYS)
or ;
or
; however,
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a verb (predicate)
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that begin with a subordinating conjunction.
500
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but (FANBOYS)
500
What two things have to happen to have a simple sentence?
Hint: 2 answers
One subject-verb AND a completed thought
500
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions that can be used in a compound sentence?
Fan
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
500
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500
What is a simple sentence?
a subject/verb that completes a thought, an independent clause