Fix the sentence
The dog.
The dog runs.
For example, the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Sentence Fragment
What is a verb?
A word that shows action in a sentence.
A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but ______ express a complete thought.
Doesn't
A simple sentence only needs one independent clause.
True
It took a long time to get to the beach my sister and I were thrilled to see the blue skies and giant waves.
It took a long time to get to the beach. My sister and I were thrilled to see the blue skies and giant waves.
Facial expressions are very revealing they are an important communication tool.
Run-on
What is an independent clause?
A simple sentence contains at least one subject and one _____.
Predicate
The following is NOT a simple sentence.
She and her teammates in the track-and-field events sprint and run laps to achieve their goal of winning medals.
False
Because the number of voters has declined.
Because the number of voters has declined, policies aren't as reflective.
She and her teammates in the track-and-field events sprint and run laps to achieve their goal of winning medals.
Simple
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
A ______ ______ is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Sentence Fragment
You DO NOT use commas before a coordinating word that joins two independent clauses.
False
It's getting late, I'm tired.
It's getting late. I'm tired
It's getting late; I'm tired.
It's getting late, and I'm tired.
She runs laps; however, her teammates practice throwing the javelin.
Compound
What is a compound sentence?
Consists of two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
A ____ is a group of words that contains a ______ and a _____.
Clause; subject; predicate
The following IS a compound-complex sentence.
A reporter approached them while they were celebrating their victory, and after they doused him with Gatorade, they answered his questions.
True
The concessions stand that sells for the school.
The concessions stand that sells for the school sold Hot Cheetos with pickle juice.
A typical magic act includes tricks and illusions, however, both depend on deception.
Comma Splice
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
An _____ phrase is a word that explains, restates, or adds new information about a noun.
Appositive
Words/phrases like supposing that, even though, in as much as, and whenever ARE NOT common subordinating conjunctions.
False