Kind of Sentences
This type of sentence tells something and ends with a period.
Declarative Sentences
In the sentence, "The fluffy white kitten slept on the couch," what is the simple subject?
Kitten
This is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or a complete thought.
sentence fragment
This type of sentence has two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
compound sentence
This type of sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause.
complex sentences
This type of sentence asks something and ends with a question mark.
Interrogative Sentences
"My best friend from school won the race," what is the complete subject?
My best friend from school
This happens when two or more complete sentences are joined together without the correct punctuation or conjunction.
run-on sentence
double jeopardy!!!!!!!
Name the coordinating conjunctions that can join two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?
"Because it was raining, we stayed inside."
complex sentences
"Please close the door." This is an example of this type of sentence because it gives a command or request.
Imperative Sentences
In the sentence, "The tall pine trees near the lake swayed in the wind," what is the simple subject?
trees
Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a complete sentence? "Because we were late for school."
fragment
Is this a simple or a compound sentence?
"I finished my homework, and I played outside."
compound
Which word makes this a complex sentence?
"Although Maya was tired, she finished her homework."
What is although?
"What a beautiful rainbow!" This type of sentence shows strong feeling or excitement.
Exclamatory Sentences
"The puppy chased the ball across the yard," what is the simple predicate?
chased
Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a complete sentence?
"The dog barked the cat ran away."
run-on sentences
Which word joins the two independent clauses in this sentence?
"The rain stopped, so we went to the park."
so
Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause?
"When the bell rang, the students lined up."
What is "When the bell rang"?
"Don't forget to feed the dog before school." This sentence gives a command, even though it doesn't end with an exclamation point. What type of sentence is it?
Imperative Sentences
In the sentence, "The little bird sang a cheerful song from the tree," what is the simple predicate?
sang
Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a complete sentence?
"My sister baked cookies for the class."
complete sentences
Complete this compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction:
"The class studied hard, _____ everyone did well on the test."
so
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!
What are 5 subordinating conjunctions?
although, until, since, before, after, because