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Which Type Is It?
Simple and Complex
Compound
Commas
Movie Quotes
100
John loves ice cream.
simple
100
Identify the simple subject and simple predicate in the following sentence: My best friend always eats cereal for breakfast.
simple subject: friend simple predicate: eats
100
Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: I didn't want to go she made me.
1. , coordinating conjunction 2. ; between go and she
100

Sarah Julie and Tiffany went to the movies.

Sarah, Julie, and Tiffany went to the movies.

100

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends..."

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

200
Before school, I saw three birds with yellow beaks on top of a building.
Simple
200
Make the following fragment into a complete sentence: Because he didn't know what to do
Various options
200
Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: She didn't know which way to go she got lost.
1. ,so or and 2. ;
200

Bill went to school but Robbie stayed home.

Bill went to school but Robbie stayed home.

200
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."
Gladiator
300
Her puppy always wakes her up at night, yet she still loves him.
Compound
300

Name the two requirements that are necessary for a simple sentence.

1. It tells a complete thought. 2. It has a subject and a predicate.

300
What are the 3 ways to correctly punctuate a compound sentence?
1. ,coordinating conjunction 2. semi colon 3. comma (only in a series of events)
300

Although she was sick Lindsay still went to play practice.

Although she was sick Lindsay still went to play practice.

300
"No matter what happens, I'm really glad I got in that car with you."
Transformers
400
Before I reached the door, I quickly got my scarf, so I wouldn't get cold.
Compound-Complex
400
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence: The guy who hit me with his car drove off.
Independent: The guy drove off Dependent: who hit me with his car
400
Name all of the coordinating conjunctions
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
400
Bobby the boy with the green backpack has the book you need.
Bobby, the boy with the green backpack, has the book you need.
400
"Never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
The Princess Bride
500

After lunch in the cafeteria, he tried not to look as he packed up his things.

Complex

500
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence: The dog with no leash is the only one that can't go.
Independent: The dog with no leash is the only one Dependent: that can't go
500

Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: At midnight, Cinderella lost her shoe her dress turned to rags the coach became a pumpkin.

At midnight, Cinderella lost her shoe, her dress turned to rags, and the coach became a pumpkin.

500

Well Will I hope to see you by the way in Phoenix on our return from our vacation a trip to Australia.

Well, Will, I hope to see you, by the way, in Phoenix on our return from our vacation, a trip to Australia.

500
"Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?"
Return of the King