Clauses and Sentence Types
What type of clause is this?
Martin ate a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and bacon
independent
Correct the following sentence to make it parallel:
Yesterday, Sam read a book, went bowling, and watches television.
Yesterday, Sam read a book, went bowling, and watched television.
What 2 components are needed to make a complete sentence?
subject (noun) and predicate (verb)
Is it better to leave an answer blank or fill it in with your best guess?
Fill it in with your best guess
Where does the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
Andrew Mark and Eric all play on the varsity basketball team.
Andrew, Mark, and Eric all play on the varsity basketball team.
What type of clause is this?
After Jim went to the store
dependent
Which transition is not like the others?
Nevertheless
Likewise
Moreover
Also
Nevertheless
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The committee (decide/decides) how to proceed.
decides
Make an educated guess based on prior knowledge.
Where does the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
Alison didn't feel well yet she came to school anyway.
Alison didn't feel well, yet she came to school anyway.
What type of sentence is this?
She felt tired at school, so she went home to take a nap.
compound
Correct the following sentence to make it parallel:
Ryan likes swimming, hiking, and to ride a motorcycle.
Ryan likes swimming, hiking, and riding a motorcycle.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The book or the pen (is/are) in the drawer.
Is
Describe Theme
The universal lesson or message of a story that an author wants to convey to their audience.
Where does the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
Mr. Hansen my Comp 11 teacher, wants us to use commas correctly.
Mr. Hansen, my Comp 11 teacher, wants us to use commas correctly.
What type of sentence is this?
Because of the fierce rain.
fragment
Choose a transition that could fill in the blank appropriately.
Michael loves to play basketball. _____________, he did not make the travel basketball team and was crushed.
However, Nevertheless, Yet
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Sally and her friends (enjoy/enjoys) the fair.
enjoy
We know the SAT is tricky and often provides multiple "good" choices as answers. What should we do to make sure we select the "best" and correct choice?
Read all the answer option before selecting one.
Where does the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
Although Erica was exhausted after her cross-country meet she never the less got up early the next morning.
Although Erica was exhausted after her cross-country meet, she never the less got up early the next morning.
What type of sentence is this?
The man ran through the airport since his flight was leaving in three minutes.
complex
Choose a transition that could fill in the blank appropriately.
Her parties are our favorites because she always chooses unique activities. _________, her last Halloween party involved a midnight ghost hunt.
For example, For instance, In fact
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Anyone who has traveled to foreign countries (understand/understands) the importance of planning ahead
understands
What must we use to help us prove our point and have a solid claim?
Textual evidence
Where does the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
Jason who is the youngest in the family was born August 12 1988.
Jason, who is the youngest in the family, was born August 12, 1988.