Simple, Complex, Compound Sentence
Mechanics
Direct Object/Indirect Object
Conjunctions
Verbs
100
Bob and Zack walked to the beach.
What is a simple sentence?
100
You should ALWAYS do this to this one letter word.
What is capitalize I?
100
Amy gave Sarah her favorite sweater to wear.
Direct: sweater Indirect: Sarah
100
What is the conjunction, and how is it used here?
What is "and" and it is joining two complete sentences?
100
I can't wait to meet your new puppy!
What is "to meet"?
200
The SCA meets every other Wednesday after school.
What is a simple sentence?
200
This is used when listing items in a sentence OR with a dependent clause and an independent clause, OR with a conjunction between two independent clauses.
What is a comma?
200
We told Mom a lie about the broken glass.
Direct: lie Indirect: Mom
200
If you see the conjunction here, name it.
What is "If"? (complex sentence)
200
What is the name of your dog?
What is "is"?
300
Albert Einstein was a very successful scientist, although he suffered from dyslexia.
What is a complex sentence?
300
What you should do to a proper noun.
What is capitalize?
300
Did you show Jim the picture of his winning goal?
Direct: picture Indirect: Jim
300
I told you before not to sag your pants, yet you still have droopy drawers.
What is "yet"?
300
Would you like a big bowl of Chipotle right now?
What is "would like"?
400
Purchased with his allowance, Bob bought the newest Galaxy S4.
What is a complex sentence?
400
This is placed around dialogue.
What is quotation marks?
400
While at the beach, Jim built his granddaughter a sandcastle.
Direct: sandcastle Indirect: granddaughter
400
You cannot go to Jessica's house, until you have cleaned your room.
What is "until"?
400
Be thankful that the SOLs are almost here.
What is "be thankful" and "are"?
500
The standardized writing test is coming up fast, but we are ready for it!
What is a compound sentence?
500
Homophones are often mistaken for one another through this common error.
What is spelling?
500
So that David would have company at the party, Sam and Lois brought him a blind date.
Direct object: date Indirect object: him
500
Although she waited for hours, her boyfriend never showed up for their date.
What is "although"? (sounds like she needs a new BF).
500
Throughout the afternoon, Susie and Bill worked tirelessly to prepare the flowerbeds for spring planting.
What is "worked" and "to prepare"?