Coordinating Conjunctions/Compound Sentences
And, but, or, so
What are four of the coordinating conjunctions?
'Both' and 'Several' are singular or plural words?
What is plural?
Missing a subject or verb in a sentence.
What is a sentence fragment?
Presents the main idea of the paragraph.
What is the topic sentence?
A writing technique where you make a list of words or phrases that come to mind.
What is 'listing' or 'brainstorming?'
A sentence with 'subject + verb, coordinating conjunction subject + verb'.
What is a compound sentence?
'One' and 'Each' are plural or singular words?
What is singular?
'They role models for young children'.
What is a fragment? And 'are'?
The two parts of a topic sentence.
What are the 'topic' and 'controlling idea'?
Written work that will contain many grammatical errors at first.
What is the first or rough draft?
'I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive'.
What is compound?
'Many NBA players wears "Air Jordan" shoes'.
What is wear?
'Is a good idea to do volunteer work'.
What is a fragment? And 'it'?
Names the subject of a paragraph.
What is the topic?
Checking for spelling, grammar, and organization.
What is revising and editing your paper?
'The old man was a generous person and liked to help others'.
What is a simple sentence?
'Some of the success of the NBA is/are because of individual players'.
What is 'is'?
'Students are never too busy to help others.'
What is complete?
Names the main idea about the topic.
To read, ask questions, and make comments on a paper.
What is peer reviewing?
'The old man was a generous person, and he liked to help others'.
What is a compound sentence?
'The sale of T-shirts, hats, and other NBA products is/are also good for business'.
What is 'is'?
'Call them the "nature lovers", the "pool guys", and the "seals".'
What is a fragment? And 'we'?
'Animal shelters take care of homeless dogs and cats.'
What is 'too general'?