Name that structure
I want to go home.
Simple
How is a compound sentence created?
By combining at least two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
How is a complex sentence created?
By combining only one independent clause with at least one dependent clause.
How is a compound-complex sentence created?
At least one dependent clause is added to at least two independent clauses.
What is the structure comma rule for a simple sentence?
NO COMMA
Complex
What is the acronym for coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What is the comma rule when the dependent clause interrupts the intendent clause?
0 or 2
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 the first part of the sentence.
When do you use a semicolon?
- To join together two independent clauses that do not already have a conjunction in between them.
Johnathan likes dogs until one bit him.
Complex
What punctuation mark can be used in place of a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses?
A semicolon
Subordinate conjunctions begin what type of clause?
Dependent
True or false: this compound-complex sentence is correctly written:
Until Bob shows up to work on time, he will receive a pay deduction, and the boss will give him a demotion.
True.
True or False: Is this sentence correctly written.
Tom and Jerry are crazy animals, they have been in cartoons for decades.
False-this is a comma splice because the conjunction is missing.
I'm done with my homework, so I am going to go home.
Compound
What is the purpose of a compound sentence?
Compare
Contrast
True or false: If the dependent clause comes first in the sentence, you do not need a comma.
False. You do need a comma if the dependent clause comes first. This is called an introductory phrase.
True or false: This sentence is correctly written:
Because the school is new we are not supposed to eat in the classrooms.
False. There needs to be a comma after "new."
True or False: This sentence correctly written.
I cannot go to school today, because I am carrying a fever and vomiting.
False-I do not need a comma before "because" since the dependent clause is in the second position.
Kathleen and I walked and achieved our goal of one million steps.
Simple
True or False: This compound sentence is correctly written.
I love ice cream, she loves popsicles.
False: This is a comma splice. It needs a conjunction.
True or false: this sentence is correctly written.
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 correctly written:
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 because there is already a conjunction.