Complete Sentences
Which one is a complete sentence:
1. Although Woody was initially skeptical of Buzz Lightyear.
2. He eventually became his best friend.
#2!
Lightning McQueen won the Piston Cup, (but/or) he learned that true success comes from friendship and teamwork.
Lightning McQueen won the Piston Cup, but he learned that true success comes from friendship and teamwork.
(Because/Although) Ian Lightfoot was determined to reconnect with his deceased father, he embarked on a magical quest with his brother.
Because Ian Lightfoot was determined to reconnect with his deceased father, he embarked on a magical quest with his brother.
Which one is a complete sentence:
1. Because Lightning McQueen was so focused on winning the Piston Cup.
2. And impressing Sally.
3. He initially overlooked the value of friendship.
4. He later learned from the residents
#3!
Buzz Lightyear believes he’s a real space ranger, (so/for) he initially struggles to accept that he’s just a toy.
Buzz Lightyear believes he’s a real space ranger, so he initially struggles to accept that he’s just a toy.
(Before/While) Mei Lee struggled to control her transformation into a giant red panda, she found that embracing her true self allowed her to strengthen her relationships with her family and friends.
While Mei Lee struggled to control her transformation into a giant red panda, she found that embracing her true self allowed her to strengthen her relationships with her family and friends.
Which one is a complete sentence:
1. Elastigirl and Mr. Incredible decided to come out of retirement.
2. When their family was in danger.
3. Although their kids were ready to face it,
4. But, the villain proved too difficult for them to defeat without the.
#1!
Sulley and Mike initially feared Boo, ______ they soon became her protectors and friends.
Which coordinating conjunction can fit in the blank?
Sulley and Mike initially feared Boo, yet they soon became her protectors and friends.
Sulley and Mike initially feared Boo, but they soon became her protectors and friends.
Soul is about an aspiring Jazz musician who must navigate the Great Before ________ he can rediscover his own sense of purpose.
What subordinating conjunction fits in the blank?
Soul is about an aspiring Jazz musician who must navigate the Great Before until he can rediscover his own sense of purpose.
Which TWO sentences are complete sentences:
1. While Remy the rat aspired to become a top chef.
2. Despite the challenges posed by his species.
3. He found that his passion for cooking and creativity could bridge the gap between culinary worlds.
4. And the humans would accept him.
#3 and #4!
You can start a sentence with "And", but it rarely makes sense on its own.
Russell stayed on Carl's porch ________ he ended up discovering a whole new world.
Which coordinating conjunction can fit in the blank?
Russell stayed on Carl's porch, and he ended up discovering a whole new world.
Miguel discovered the importance of following his heart while honoring his family’s traditions as he played music in the Land of the Dead and connected with his ancestors.
What subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clause?
Miguel discovered the importance of following his heart while honoring his family’s traditions as he played music in the Land of the Dead and connected with his ancestors.
Make this incomplete sentence a complete one by adding an independent clause:
Although WALL-E was initially alone on a desolate Earth.
Don't forget the comma!
Combine these two sentences into one compound sentence:
Marlin could continue to be fearful and cautious.
He could trust Dory and take a leap of faith to find his son.
Marlin could continue to be fearful and cautious, or he could trust Dory and take a leap of faith to find his son.
Combine these two sentences into one complex sentence:
Merida was fiercely independent and wanted to forge her own path.
She struggled with the expectations imposed by her royal family.
Because/Since Merida was fiercely independent and wanted to forge her own path, she struggled with the expectations imposed by her royal family.