Definitions
What is an independent clause?
-A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
-Complete thought.
-Doesn't make sense on its own.
True or False? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a simple sentence?: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True
Fill in the blank:
A compound sentence contains two .............. thoughts.
complete
True or false? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a complex sentence?: He was tired, for he went to bed early.
False---> compound sentence
Which is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Peter plays hockey as he enjoys it.
Peter plays hockey
What is a dependent clause?
-Group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
-Incomplete thought.
-Doesn't make sense on its own.
True or False? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a simple sentence?: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False ---> complex sentence
True or False? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a compound sentence?: Jim and Steve ate ice cream.
False ---> simple sentence
True or false? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a complex sentence?: Although my friends begged me, I chose not to go to the reunion.
True
Which is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
She puts on her coat before it's too late.
before it's too late
What is a simple sentence?
-Independent clause that contains a subject and a verb.
-It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own.
Can simple sentences have compound subjects?
Yes
For example: Megan and Ron
True or false? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a compound sentence?: We were lost in the woods, but my brother had a map in his backpack.
Yes, it's a compound sentence.
True or false? If it's false, what type of sentence is it?
Is this a complex sentence?: While Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics, but Sam only reads magazines.
False ---> compound-complex sentence.
Write an example of an independent clause.
Example:
I am going into town.
What is a compound sentence?
Two indepedent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Is this a simple sentence? If not, what is it?
When I don't study.
It is a dependent clause.
True or false?
Compound sentences are made of one independent clause and one dependent clause.
False. It must have two independent clauses.
True or false?
It is optional to use a subordinator or relative pronoun in a complex sentence.
False. In order to create a complex sentence, you must include a subordinator or relative pronoun.
Write an example of a dependent clause.
Example:
until we get tired
What is a complex sentence?
-An independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.
-A complex sentence always has a subordinator or relative pronoun.
Is this a simple sentence? If not, what type of sentence is it?
You are a student on the 7th grade Blue Team at Oak Mountain Middle School.
Yes, it's a simple sentence.
Write an example of a compound sentence.
Example:
They spoke to him in Spanish, but he answered in English.
Write an example of a complex sentence.
Example:
After eating lunch, Tim went to the gym.
Which is the other name that dependent clauses receive?
SUBORDINATE clauses