Compound-Complex Vs. Complex
Simple Vs. Compound
Punctuation
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6 Traits of Writing
About Mrs. Beechaum
100

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. "

100

Is this statement simple or compound?


" The train was late. "


Simple 
100

What punctuation is missing from the sentence?


" Gerald likes flowers but his favorite flower is not native to where he lives "

A comma after flowers ( before but ) and a period at the end of the sentence.
100

What is wrong with this sentence?


I eat cheseburgers and chiken nugets

cheeseburger, chicken, and nuggets are spelled wrong.


100

Is this sentence past perfect or present perfect?


" After Sophie had finished her work, she went to lunch. "


Past Perfect
100

The content of the writing piece. Heart and soul of good writing.

Ideas

100

How many siblings does Mrs. Beechaum have?

6

200

What is the difference between Compound-Complex Vs. Complex?



Compound-Complex has to have two independents and one dependent, while a Complex sentence has to have one independent and one dependent.
200

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.

200
What punctuation should be added to the sentence?


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.

200

What should be capitalized?

i graduated from virginia state university in may of 2007.


I graduated from Virginia State University in May of 2007.

200

Unscramble the words!!!

SMR ECAHBEMU SI A GAPEHRPOOTR

MRS. BEECHAUM IS A PHOTOGRAPHER.

200

May be based on comparison and contrast, deductive logic, theme-based, events explained in chronological order, or fact-based.

Organization

200

What High School did Mrs. Beechaum attend?

Matoaca High School

300

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 "

300

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. "

300

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. "

300

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.

300

Do commas go in lists?

Yes

300

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

300

Name the instruments Mrs. Beechaum plays?

Guitar, saxophone, piano, and drums

400

Is this sentence compound-complex or complex 

                

He studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school as he suffered from arthritis.

complex 
400

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. "

400

What is punctuation? 

the marks, such as period, comma, and parentheses, used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning.

400

the man said go home right now to his child

The man said, "Go home, right now!" to his child.
400

Is this sentence past progessive or persent progessive 


He was painting the door when a bird struck the window.

past progessive

400

Sentences should vary in length and structure allowing the reader to add expression while reading what has been written

Sentence Fluency

400
How old is Mrs. Beechaum?

25!!! LOL!!! 45:)

500

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. "



500

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 

500

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.

500

Unscramble the sentence.


ti si mpnaitort ot ima gihh!

It is important to aim!

500
What clauses are in a Compound-Complex sentence?
2 Independents and 1 Dependent
500

Author adds a sense of feelings, enthusiasm, individuality and/or passion that forms a bond between the reader and the writer.

Voice

500

How many years has Mrs. Beechaum been married?

24 years