Compound-Complex Vs. Complex
Which is a complex sentence?
" We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time. "
" After our trip to the beach, school started back, and I was excited to see my friends. "
" Weeds are easy to grow, and hard to kill. "
" Weeds are easy to grow, and hard to kill. "
Is this statement simple or compound?
" The train was late. "
What punctuation is missing from the sentence?
" Gerald likes flowers but his favorite flower is not native to where he lives "
What is wrong with this sentence?
I eat cheseburgers and chiken nugets
cheeseburger, chicken, and nuggets are spelled wrong.
Is this sentence past perfect or present perfect?
" After Sophie had finished her work, she went to lunch. "
The content of the writing piece. Heart and soul of good writing.
Ideas
How many siblings does Mrs. Beechaum have?
6
What is the difference between Compound-Complex Vs. Complex?
What is the difference between a Compound sentence and a Simple sentence?
A simple sentence consists of only one clause. A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses.
No I want you to take the dog out before you leave mom said
" No, I want you to take the dog out before you
leave. " Mom said.
What should be capitalized?
i graduated from virginia state university in may of 2007.
I graduated from Virginia State University in May of 2007.
Unscramble the words!!!
SMR ECAHBEMU SI A GAPEHRPOOTR
MRS. BEECHAUM IS A PHOTOGRAPHER.
May be based on comparison and contrast, deductive logic, theme-based, events explained in chronological order, or fact-based.
Organization
What High School did Mrs. Beechaum attend?
Matoaca High School
What is the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence?
" Kate doesn’t like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn’t watch them. "
" because they are loud "
Which is a compound sentence?
" They got there early, and they got really good seats. "
" Her cat was sick. "
" I was late to work. "
" They got there early, and they got really good seats. "
What is the missing punctuation from the sentence?
" She had already passed the test and saw her grade but she still wanted to retake the test "
" She had already passed the test and saw her grade, but she still wanted to retake the test. "
if we go to the store now we can get the chicken tenders and we will have enough time to stop by the mall
If we go to the store now, we can get the chicken tenders, and we will have enough time to stop by the mall.
Do commas go in lists?
Yes
involves using the right words in writing that will give clarity, evoke feelings, moods, likes and dislikes, and creates a vivid picture in the readers mind.
Word Choice
Name the instruments Mrs. Beechaum plays?
Guitar, saxophone, piano, and drums
Is this sentence compound-complex or complex
He studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school as he suffered from arthritis.
Which one is a compound?
" He did not take the money, for it was not the right thing to do. "
" I like flowers during the spring. "
" I love pineapple pizza. "
" He did not take the money, for it was not the right thing to do. "
What is punctuation?
the marks, such as period, comma, and parentheses, used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning.
the man said go home right now to his child
Is this sentence past progessive or persent progessive
He was painting the door when a bird struck the window.
past progessive
Sentences should vary in length and structure allowing the reader to add expression while reading what has been written
Sentence Fluency
25!!! LOL!!! 45:)
Which one is a Compound-Complex sentence?
" Playing hard is all fun and games until someone loses an eye. "
" The dog started barking so the cat ran away and I couldn’t keep up, so I stopped. "
" If you want to speak to me, then learn English. "
" The dog started barking so the cat ran away and I couldn’t keep up, so I stopped. "
Is this sentence compound or simple
" There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store. "
Compound
What punctuation is missing from the sentence?
Though the man doesnt have much time he still loves to race cars when he has free time.
Though the man doesn't have much time, he still loves to race cars when he has free time.
Unscramble the sentence.
ti si mpnaitort ot ima gihh!
It is important to aim!
Author adds a sense of feelings, enthusiasm, individuality and/or passion that forms a bond between the reader and the writer.
Voice
How many years has Mrs. Beechaum been married?
24 years