Simple Sentences
A simple sentence includes two things. What are they?
A simple sentence includes a subject and a predicate.
Two simple sentences joined by a semicolon or comma+conjunction.
Words like because, whenever, however and while are called ________________
Subordinating conjunctions
When does a compound sentence ALSO become complex?
When it includes a subordinating conjunction and phrase that is dependent upon another part.
While students were taking the test, Mr. Lawrence played Fortnite on his phone.
Complex. The sentence includes a subordinating conjunction "while" and a phrase that is dependent upon another part. (While students were taking the test)
True or false? A simple sentence must be a complete thought.
True! A simple sentence includes a subject, predicate and must be a COMPLETE THOUGHT.
There are two ways to combine simple sentences and form a compound sentence. What are they?
Place a SEMICOLON between simple sentences.
Place a COMMA + CONJUNCTION between simple sentences.
What do subordinating conjunction do?
Subordinating conjunctions connect the independent part of a sentence with the dependent part.
True or False? A compound/complex sentence needs to include a subordinating conjunction.
True! A compound/complex sentence includes a subordinating conjunction and phrase that is dependent upon another part.
This SIMPLE sentence has only one subject and one predicate.
Identify the subject in this simple sentence:
People should listen to the advice of others.
People
Identify the error in this compound sentence:
I am submitting this letter of request and I am scheduling an appointment to talk with you in person.
There is a comma missing before the conjunction "and"
What does a dependent part of a complex sentence do?
The dependent part adds extra information to the whole sentence.
Which part of this complex/compound sentence includes a dependent phrase: the part before the semicolon or the part after the semicolon?
Because students conducted a successful awareness campaign, they got the city council to approve a skate park; the mayor includes funds for it in the budget.
The part before the semi colon. The phrase, "Because students conducted a successful awareness campaign," is dependent upon the rest of the sentence in order to make sense.
Student complained loudly about the new dress code, but Mr. Calhoun held fast to the new rule.
Identify the predicate in this simple sentence.
Field trips enhance student learning.
enhance student learning. (enhance is the verb included in the predicate phrase)
Name the 7 coordinating conjunctions (hint: FANBOYS)
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Which part of this sentence is dependent upon the other?
Jane earned an "A" on her oral report, even though she was terrified to speak in front of the class.
The phrase, "even though she was terrified to speak in front of the class" is dependent upon the first part to make sense.
Why is this a compound/complex sentence?
Because parents want their kids to be healthy, our school won't sell soda in the cafeteria, but students really want to drink coke at lunchtime.
It's compound because it includes a comma+conjunction.
It's also complex because it includes a subordinating conjunction and phrase that is dependent upon another part.
Whenever I see a cookie, my mouth waters; I'm a self-confessed cookie monster.
This COMPOUND/COMPLEX sentence includes the subordinating conjunction "whenever" making the phrase "whenever I see a cookie" dependent upon the rest of the sentence. It ALSO has a semicolon followed by a simple sentence.
Identify the subject AND the predicate in this simple sentence.
Future neighborhoods should include hover board parks.
SUBJECT: Future neighborhoods or neighborhoods
PREDICATE: should include hover board parks.
Write a compound sentence using a comma+coordinating conjunction.
Make sure you explain why your answer is a compound sentence to your group!
Write a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "while"
Be sure to explain WHY your sentence is complex.
Write a compound/complex sentence. Explain to your group why your sentence is compound and complex.
Be sure to explain it! If you can't explain why then you don't get the points!
This COMPLEX sentence includes the subordinating conjunction "after" which makes "after we taught each other sentence styles and played Jeopardy" dependent upon the other part.