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What type of sentence has the following definition: Sentences that contain only one independent clause and do not contain any dependent clauses.
Simple sentence
What type of sentence has the following definition: Sentences that contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Complex Sentence
What type of sentence has the following definition: Sentences that contain multiple independent clauses, but no dependent clauses.
Compound Sentence
What type of sentence has the following definition: Sentences that contain at least one dependent clause and multiple independent clauses.
Compound-Complex Sentence
What are the four types of sentences?
Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is this: Emma played her guitar in Central Park.
Simple sentence (It consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses)
What type of sentence is this: Aiden went to a fancy restaurant for his 13th birthday.
Simple sentence (It consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses)
What type of sentence is this: Jayden bought shoes on Tuesday, and Essell bought socks on Wednesday.
Compound sentence (It consists of multiple independent clauses and no dependent clauses)
What type of sentence is this: Jeremiah had eaten a pizza before Conrad had eaten a hamburger.
Compound Sentence (It consists of multiple independent clauses and no dependent clauses)
What type of sentence is this: When Stacey left her house to buy groceries, she ran into a celebrity out on the street.
Complex Sentence (It consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause)
What type of sentence is this: Because Janice ate many sugar cookies on Christmas Eve, she had a stomachache for the rest of the day.
Complex sentence (It has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause)
What type of sentence is this: While Daniel was shopping at the store, Luis washed his car.
Complex Sentence (It contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause)
What type of sentence is this: As Hillary baked a cake for the party, Karen went to get balloons, and Mark set the table
Compound-Complex sentence (It contains at least one dependent clause and multiple independent clauses)
What type of sentence is this: The students, who attend Townsend Harris High School, are very intelligent.
Simple sentence (It consists of one independent clause and a no dependent clause. It also has a phrase in the sentence)
What type of sentence is this: After Squidward took a walk outside, SpongeBob cleaned the bathroom, and Patrick set the table for dinner.
Compound-Complex Sentence (It consists of multiple independent clauses and one dependent clause)
How many independent clauses does a compound-complex sentence have at minimum?
Two independent clauses
Name one subordinating conjunction
Because, although, while, since, when, after, as, though, unless, or where
What phrase can be added to a simple sentence for it to remain a simple sentence?
Prepositional Phrase
Explain why this sentence is not compound-complex: When the bell rang, the students left.
It does not include multiple independent clauses and only has one.
Identify the sentence type and justify your answer: While the teacher explained the lesson, the students took notes, and the principal entered the room.
It is a Compound-Complex sentence because it has one dependent clause and two (multiple) independent clauses.
Which of the following are compound-complex sentences? Choose all that apply.
Once the pandemic hit in 2020, all schools were closed down for two weeks, and students had to take classes online.
Although many people like the taste of mint icecream, some people dislike the flavor.
School can be very exhausting at times.
After staying outside in the snow for too long, my hands felt really cold, and I was shivering.
I like cats, but my friend likes dogs.
A and D
Identify the sentence type: While reviewing her notes for the final exam, Sarah, determined to succeed, memorized every formula, and she practiced dozens of problems before her tutor arrived.
Compound-Complex Sentence
Why is the following sentence not compound? What can you do to make it a compound sentence?
Sentence: I wanted to go out. It was raining.
It is not compound, because each sentence does not contain more than one independent clause. These are two separate sentences that are simple. To make it a compound sentence, add a Semicolon (;) or comma with a FANBOYS conjunction?
Define all 6 terms correctly
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Simple sentence
Complex
Compound
Compound-Complex
1. A group of words that contains a subject and verb, and is a complete thought.
2. A group of words that contains a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought.
3. A sentence that contains only one independent clause and does not contain any dependent clauses.
4. A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
5. A sentence that contains multiple independent clauses but no dependent clauses.
6. A sentence that contains at least one dependent clause and multiple independent clauses
What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?
Coordinating conjunctions; For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS)