Name that structure!
I want to go home.
Simple
How is a compound sentence created?
By combining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
How is a complex sentence created?
By combining an independent clause with a dependent clause.
How is a compound-complex sentence created?
A dependent clause is added to two independent clauses.
What are the three main purposes of a colon?
Introduce a list
Introduce a quote
Introduce an independent clause.
Complex
What is the acronym for coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What is the acronym for subordinate conjunctions?
AAAWWUBBIS
True or false: a comma always comes after the dependent clause in a compound-complex sentence.
False. It only comes after the dependent clause when the dependent clause is used as an introductory phrase.
What are the purposes of a semicolon?
- To tie together two independent clauses
- To precede a conjunctive adverb
- To separate items in a complex list
Johnathan likes dogs, and he also liked cats until one bit him.
Compound-Complex
What punctuation mark can be used in place of a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses?
Subordinate conjunctions begin what type of clause?
Dependent
True or false: this compound-complex sentence is written correctly:
Until Bob shows up to work on time, he will receive a pay deduction, and the boss will give him a demotion.
True.
What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence?
The teacher yelled: “You all need to sit down and be quiet!!”
To introduce a quote
I'm done with my homework, so I am going to go home.
Compound
What type of conjunction are the following examples of?:
therefore
thus
additionally
Conjunctive adverbs
False. You do need a comma if the dependent clause comes first. This is called an introductory phrase.
True or false: This sentence is written correctly:
Although my mother says it doesn't matter I am tall, and she is short.
False. There needs to be a comma after "matter."
What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence?
Joe studied hard: he received his degree.
To indicate an explanation.
Compound-Complex
What punctuation do you need before and after a conjunctive adverb?
A semicolon before and a comma after.
True or false: this sentence is written correctly:
John couldn't wait to get a new Xbox, until he realized that PS4s were better.
False: the sentence uses an unnecessary comma.
True or false: This sentence is written correctly:
My dog ate his new leash, so we can't go for a walk until he has one.
True
True or false: the semicolon is used correctly?
Explain:
I can't wait for Saturday; so, I can spend all day grading.
False. It is not necessary.