definitions
define a clause
subject + predicate
Margaret and Michele had a huge fight last week.
simple sentences
change into a compound sentence:
The old man being weak could not walk properly.
The old man was weak so he could not walk properly.
convert into a complex sentence:
You have paid the bill, but you will get no credit for it.
Although you have paid the bill, you will get the credit for it.
what types of conjunctions are used in complex sentences?
subordinating conjunctions
define a complex sentence along with an example.
A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Michael washed the dishes; Susan dried them.
compound sentences
change into a complex sentence:
He received a telegram, and he left in taxi.
As soon as he received the telegram, he left in taxi.
change into a complex sentence:
He tried his best, but he didn’t succeed.
Though he tried his best, he didn’t succeed.
which punctuation mark can replace the conjunction in a compound sentence?
semi-colon
how is a simple sentence different from a compound sentence? (your answer should address the clause they have)
single: one independant clause
compound: one independant clause + one dependant clause (joined using a conjunction)
Wanting to join a sport’s team, the boy runs for the high school track team.
simple sentence
Change to a simple sentence:
It is probable that he will never come back.
In all probability he will never come back.
change into a compound sentence:
In the event of being late you will not be allowed entry.
You must not be late or you will not be allowed entry.
give an example of a conjunction of contrast that can be used in complex sentences.
even though/although
how is a clause different from a simple sentence?
they are both the same.
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complex sentence
change into a complex sentence:
Keep quiet or you will repent.
You will repent if you do not keep quite.
Change into a complex sentence:
Knocking at the gate, he demanded admission.
he demanded admission after he knocked at the gate.
when a complex sentence begins with a conjunction, this punctuation is used in between the sentence and for this purpose.
comma, to separate the two clauses
Which type of sentence is this? Explain using the definition. (identify all parts of speech, specifically)
my son: subject:
toasts and butters: compound verb
his:
bagel: object
I know why he ran away.
complex sentence
make a complex sentences as per the given instructions:
As soon as the chief guest had arrived the play began. (Begin: No sooner ….)
No sooner had the chief guest arrived than the play began.
change into a simple sentence:
If you buy two shirts, you get one free.
buy two shirts to get one free
state a conjunction that also acts a subject
that (or any other relative pronoun)