Simple, Compound, & Complex
Independent & Dependent Clauses
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech
Wild Card
100

I went to bed early last night because I am fighting a cold. 

simple, compound, or complex 

complex

100

Identify the independent clause and the dependent clause: Sam will take the bus home unless his mom can pick him up after school. 

IC: Sam will take the bus home

DC: unless his mom can pick him up after school

100

weak, faint, powerless, & ineffective

feeble

100

In, on, near, over, and through are all examples of...

prepositions

100

This vocabulary word relates to clear and effective communication. 

articulate

200

This type of sentence includes two independent clauses.

compound

200

True or false: A compound sentence includes a dependent clause.  Explain your answer. 

False

200

something that makes someone feel better after they're disappointed or sad

consolation

200

This part of speech answers questions like which one and what kind? 

adjective

200

Identify three linking verbs

is, was, were, has, have, does, am, etc...

300

Although we usually get takeout on Friday night, I am going to make ziti tomorrow instead. 

simple, compound, or complex? 

complex

300

Identify the independent clause: Since Amy plans to travel abroad this year, she has to renew her passport. 

Since Amy plans to travel abroad

300

worthy, impressive in strength, intelligence, or excellence

formidable

300

Identify three abstract nouns.

Love, peace, equality, freedom, jealousy, patience, etc...

300

**** Identify the verbs in the sentence: Bob was walking on the path when he tripped and sprained his ankle.  :( ****

was, walking, tripped, & sprained

400

We have a 10 question check tomorrow, students may use their notes. 

simple, compound, complex, fragment, or run-on AND explain your answer. 

run-on

400

Identify three clue words for a complex sentence

since, because, although, whenever, if, unless, until, etc...

400

most important or significant

principal

400

**** This part of speech answers questions such as when, how, and where. ****

Adverb

400

Identify the verbs in the sentence: Danny was going to drive to Wawa, but his brother borrowed the car. 

was, going, drive, borrowed

500

Identify the two formulas for a complex sentence. 

IC + DC = complex 

DC + comma + IC = complex

500

Identify the dependent clause:

Sheila always marvels at the architecture whenever she drives by the old Victorian house.  

 whenever she drives by the old Victorian house.  

500

to inundate/overwhelm with a large amount (often rain)

deluge

500

Identify the adjectives and adverbs in the sentence.

Sally ran the mile quickly and was extremely happy with the impressive time. 

Adjectives: happy & impressive

Adverbs: quickly & extremely 

500

Identify the verbs and adverbs. The dancer leaped effortlessly across the stage and twirled gracefully during her performance. 


verbs: leaped & twirled

adverbs: effortlessly & gracefully