Compound
True or False: A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.
True
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is an error where two independent clauses are joined by only a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
What is a misplaced modifier?
A word, phrase, or clause that is incorrectly placed in a sentence, making it unclear or confusing.
Is this an example of a compound sentence?
I went to the grocery store because I needed food.
Yes/No
NO
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
"Although it was raining, we still went to the park."
Although it was raining
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
"Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed."
Although I was tired
Revise the comma splice in this sentence:
"I love to read, I go to the library every week."
I love to read, and I go to the library every week.
What is a dangling modifier?
A phrase or clause that does not clearly modify any word in the sentence because the intended subject is missing.
Which coordinating conjunction best fits in the blank?
"She wanted to go to the party, ___ she had too much homework."
A) or
B) so
C) but
But
True or False: A complex sentence must have a subordinating conjunction.
True
True or False: A compound-complex sentence must have both a coordinating and subordinating conjunction.
True
Which of the following is a correct way to fix a comma splice?
A) Add a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
B) Make two separate sentences.
C) All of the above.
C
Identify and correct the misplaced modifier in this sentence: She handed out snacks to the kids in plastic bags.
"In plastic bags" is misplaced; it makes it sound like the kids are in plastic bags.
She handed out snacks in plastic bags to the kids.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
B) Because I was late, I ran to school.
C) Running fast, she won the race.
A
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
A) I was late, so I ran to class.
B) Since I was late, I ran to class.
C) I was late, and I ran to class.
B
Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?
A) I like reading, but my brother prefers video games.
B) Because she loves music, she plays the piano, and she sings in the choir.
C) We went to the beach, and we swam all day.
B
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
A) She wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
B) I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.
C) I wanted to stay up late, I had a test in the morning.
C
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence:
Walking to school, the rain soaked my clothes.
The modifier "Walking to school" is dangling because it seems like the rain is walking.
Corrected: "While I was walking to school, the rain soaked my clothes.
Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence?
A) She likes pizza, but I prefer pasta.
B) We went to the park after lunch.
C) He wanted to stay home, yet he decided to go out.
B
Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction:
"_____ she studied hard, she still found the test difficult."_
Although
Create a compound-complex sentences using these three clauses:
I wanted to stay up late
I was very tired
I decided to go to bed early
Although I wanted to stay up late, I was very tired, so I decided to go to bed early
Correct this comma splice:
"We went to the beach, it was a beautiful day."
We went to the beach, and it was a beautiful day.
We went to the beach. It was a beautiful day.
Fix the misplaced modifier in this sentence: Covered in syrup, Jake ate the pancakes.
The misplaced modifier makes it sound like Jake is covered in syrup. Corrected: "Jake ate the pancakes covered in syrup.