Sentences and Clauses
A clause must contain what two things?
A subject and a verb
Correct if necessary and explain: The laws on breeding dogs are sparse, and sometimes difficult to decode.
Correct if necessary: The laws on breeding dogs are sparse and sometimes difficult to decode.
(There are not 2 complete sentences on both sides of the FANBOYS)
Complex sentences use which type of conjunctions? Name them and list at least 5.
Subordinating Conjunctions
If, when, while, since, because, when, after
Spell correctly: I have alot of friends.
I have a lot of friends. (2 words)
You should capitalize... (list several things)
proper nouns (specific people, places, things)
the first word of a sentence
titles
author's names
The simple predicate of the sentence is...
the verb and/or helping verbs
Correct if necessary: After completing several studies on bullying many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years so schools are doing something right!
After completing several studies on bullying, many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years, so schools are doing something right!
Correct if necessary: If you arrive early you should park on the street because they driveway will be full.
If you arrive early, you should park on the street because they driveway will be full.
Spell correctly: The officials are in session. Their thinking about banning E-Cigarettes.
The officials are in session. They're thinking about banning E-Cigarettes.
What is wrong with this citation? (list several things)
"dinosaurs are in decline."(steven ross pg.2)
"dinosaurs are in decline" (Ross 2).
The complete predicate is...
Everything besides the subject
How many clauses are in this sentence: After completing several studies on bullying many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years so schools are doing something right!
2
Correct if necessary: GMOs may be considered safe, when more testing has been completed.
GMOs may be considered safe when more testing has been completed.
Correct if necessary: I can't wait to read you're research project!
I can't wait to read your research project!
Compound sentences include what types of clauses?
independent clauses
What do compound and complex sentences have in common?
They both combine at least TWO clauses (two sentences)
Correct without using a conjunction: The results were inconclusive it is unclear whether global warming is going to continue.
The results were inconclusive; it is unclear whether global warming is going to continue.
Write a complex sentence with the subordinate clause in the middle of the independent clause.
The man who delivers the mail knocked on the door.
Where does the thesis belong in a 5 paragraph essay? (Be specific)
Last sentence of the introduction paragraph
Fix this sentence:
In addition there are several other reasons why you may want to stay away from e cigarettes they contain chemicals they harm your brain and they are addictive.
In addition, there are several other reasons why you may want to stay away from e-cigarettes: they contain chemicals, they harm your brain, and they are addictive.
Punctuate correctly:
If it rains we have to cancel practice however we can reschedule.
If it rains, we have to cancel practice; however, we can reschedule.
Correct if necessary: In the decades since the first genetically modified foods reached the market no adverse health effects among consumers have been found and many more people are able to afford vegetables.
In the decades since the first genetically modified foods reached the market, no adverse health effects among consumers have been found, and many more people are able to afford vegetables.
Write a complex sentence with two subordinate clauses. Punctuate correctly.
After we finish this research project, we will have a nice break before we have to start another one!
independent clause
subordinate clause
comma(s)
Fix this sentence: Living for seven months in Madrid, Martha’s fluency in Spanish increased rapidly.