Definitions
In A Sentence 1
In A Sentence 2
Where Should The Comma Go?
Types of Sentences
100

Charmed or fascinated; inflamed with love

Enamored

100

Jonathan is a/an __________ person: everyone describes him as friendly, peaceful, and just great to be around.

Amicable

100

At the end of the church service, the priest gave a ____________ asking for God's blessing over the congregants.

Benediction

100

Although most people hate physics it's actually my favorite class.

Although most people hate physics, it's actually my favorite class.

100

Mr. Perez is an English teacher.

Simple sentence

200

Having or showing strong feelings of attraction or love

Amorous

200

Justin was ____________ with Emily — he'd had a crush on her since the fourth grade, and by high school he was head-over-heels in love with her.

Enamored

200

Their relations with their in-laws were generally ______________, despite some bickering during the holidays.

Amicable

200

Bao wants to be a writer and Linh wants to be a painter.

Bao wants to be a writer, and Linh wants to be a painter.

200

Because I have a vocab quiz tomorrow, I am going to study my Quizlet tonight.

Complex sentence

300

A lover, often secret, not allowed by law or custom

Paramour

300

Because Thomas was the favorite grandchild, he was the main ______________ of his grandmother's will when she died.

Beneficiary

300

An anonymous ___________ had given $15 million to build a new library at the university.

Benefactor

300

Because Monday is a religious holiday we will have off from school.

Because Monday is a religious holiday, we will have off from school.

300

I listen to rock music, but I also listen to rap music.

Compound sentence

400

A prayer that asks for God’s blessing, especially a prayer that concludes a worship service

Benediction

400

Some people might call him ___________ because of his countless crushes, but I just think he has a big heart.

Amorous

400

Mrs. Smith thought her husband's receptionist was his ___________, and her fears were confirmed when she learned of their secret affair.

Paramour

400

Sarah studied for her vocab quiz because she wants to get an A in English this year.

Sarah studied for her vocab quiz because she wants to get an A in English this year. (NO COMMA)

400

When Jill came to town, we all celebrated, for we knew she would be the life of the party.

Compound-complex sentence

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

1.) A person or organization that benefits or is expected to benefit from something, especially one that receives money or property when someone dies

2.) Someone who helps another person or group, especially by giving money

1.) Beneficiary

2.) Benefactor

500

Because Mr. Smith donated thousands of dollars at our charity fundraiser last night, he is now our top __________________.

Benefactor

500

Some people say his ____________ is just for show, but I think he's truly a kind-hearted person who does things for others.

Benevolence

500

Because I stayed up until midnight playing Fortnite I woke up late this morning but I still got to school on time.

Because I stayed up until midnight playing Fortnite, I woke up late this morning, but I still got to school on time.

500
SPECIAL QUESTION:

There are seven coordinating conjunctions, which link together independent clauses to form compound sentences. What are the seven coordinating conjunctions?

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
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