subject and predicate
What is a simple predicate
A simple predicate is one word that is the verb of the sentence
Is this a compound sentence? I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
Yes it is a compound sentence
what is a simple sentence?
a sentence with one clause!
What is a independent clause
A part of a sentence that can be its own sentence (does not depend on the dependent clause)
When do we use complex sentences
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
What is a ss?
One word of a sentence that is a what or who (subject)
How many dependent clauses are in a compound sentence?
None
Is this a simple sentence? We walked down the street last night.
yes
What is a dependent clause
Is this a complex sentence?
Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
Yes
What is the subject in this sentence?: I went on a walk
I
How many independent clauses can be in a compound sentence?
2 independent clauses
True or false, this is a simple sentence: I skipped down the street
True
What is the dependent clause in the sentence: my mom helped me do the homework, before it was due.
Before it was due
Where can a dependent clause go in a complex sentence
Anywhere in the sentence as long as the independent clause shows a subject and predicate
What is the cp in this sentence: The dog ran away
Ran away
what is a compound sentence?
a sentence with 2 independent clauses but they have to be joined together with a comma and/or a semicolon ;
When is a simple sentence used?
When you want to emphasise one idea, and to clarify your idea.
What is the independent clause for this sentence: Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
I heated it in the microwave.
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that has an independent and dependent clause.
What is the simple predicate in this sentence: I decided to go on a run with my mum
Decided
how can you tell if a sentence is a compound sentence?
it would have 2 independent clauses joined together with a comma, or semicolon
How many clauses can be in a simple sentence?
1
What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?
An independent clause is a sentence. A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
How can you tell if a sentence is complex?
It has 2 clauses that are connected with a conjunction and a comma.