Name That Conjunction!
Clauses
Punctuation
Sentence Combining
What's That Sentence?
100
Find the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: The shark swam, and the polar bear ate fish.
and
100
This type of clause has a subject and predicate and is a complete thought.
independent clause
100
What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? Taylor likes cats John likes dogs.
Taylor likes cats; John likes dogs.
100
Combine these two simple sentences into one compound sentence: The kitten enjoys playing with string. It also plays with a ball sometimes.
The kitten enjoys playing with string, but it also plays with a ball sometimes.
100
Name the sentence type: Kate practices her violin everyday
Simple sentence
200
Find the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez decided to go on tour together because they both love chocolate ice cream.
because
200
What is another name for an independent clause?
Simple Sentence
200
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Explain your answer. The Green Bay Packers win because they always have a good attitude.
Yes. When an independent clause is followed by a dependent clause, no comma is needed.
200
Combine these two simple sentences into one compound sentence: Michael dislikes school lunch. Michael brings a sack lunch each day.
Since Michael dislikes school lunch, he brings a sack lunch each day. Michael brings a sack lunch each day because he dislikes school lunch. (Answers may vary)
200
Name the sentence type: Rachel was exhausted after her hike; she collapsed on the couch as soon as she got home.
Compound Sentence
300
Name the type of conjunction: but
coordinating conjunction
300
What is a dependent clause? Give an example.
A clause which contains a subject and predicate but cannot stand alone. (Examples will vary).
300
What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? Explain your answer. Since Joe is a great wrestler he is going to the championship meet.
Since Joe is a great wrestler, he is going to the championship meet. When the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, it is followed by a comma.
300
Combine these two simple sentences into one complex sentence: I have a lot of homework tonight. We should hang out tomorrow instead.
Since I have a lot of homework tonight, we should hang out tomorrow instead. (answers may vary)
300
Name the sentence type: While Ian enjoys playing hockey, he prefers to play soccer.
Complex Sentence.
400
Name the type of conjunction: while
subordinating conjunction
400
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: Lila played guitar while Gerry sang “Shake It Off.”
Lila played guitar
400
What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence? Explain your answer. Since Tris is divergent she has a difficult decision to make about which faction to join and she agonizes over the decision.
Since Tris is divergent, she has a difficult decision to make about which faction to join, and she agonizes over the decision. A dependent clause followed by an independent clause requires a comma; two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction need a comma before the conjunction.
400
Combine these three simple sentences into one compound-complex sentence: Amelia likes rock music. Jeff prefers to listen to country songs. They both love “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
Amelia likes rock music while Jeff prefers to listen to country songs; however, they both love “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
400
Name the sentence type. Explain your answer. The archery range is located on the left, while the climbing wall is straight ahead.
complex sentence Independent clause+dependent clause (with subordinating conjunction “while”)
500
Turn these two simple sentences into one complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction: Joe missed his bus. Joe had to walk home in the rain.
Since Joe missed his bus, he had to walk home in the rain. Joe had to walk home in the rain because he missed his bus. (answers may vary)
500
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: The narrator of The Tell-Tale Heart killed the old man because he didn’t like the old man’s eye.
because he didn't like the old man's eye
500
What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? Explain your answer. Since the sniper can’t see who he’s shooting at he doesn’t realize he has shot his brother until he turns over his body and sees his face
Since the sniper can’t see who he’s shooting at, he doesn’t realize he has shot his brother until he turns over his body and sees his face. When a sentence begins with a dependent clause, it is followed by a comma.
500
Combine these three simple sentences into one compound-complex sentence: Jack is practicing hurdles. John is running. They both want to try out for the cross-country team.
Since they both want to try out for the cross-country team, Jack is practicing hurdles, and John is running. (answers may vary)
500
Name the sentence type. Explain your answer. Although the monarch butterfly’s wings seem like works of art, they are actually poisonous, and their colorful pattern acts as a warning sign to predators that protects the butterfly from harm.
Compound-Complex Sentence Dependent clause+comma+independent clause +conjunction+independent clause
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