Conjunctions
What is the conjunction in this sentence?
I like pizza, yet I ordered a salad at Pizza Hut.
and
Identify the sentence type:
She ran to the store.
Simple
Is this a phrase or clause?
After school
phrase
What is the subject in this sentence?
The dog barked loudly.
the dog
Is this independent or dependent? I like ice cream.
independent
Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence?
I’ll go if it doesn’t rain.
(sub or coor)
if
subordinating
Identify the sentence type:
I went home, and I ate lunch.
compound
Is this a phrase or clause? She runs every morning.
clause
What is the predicate in this sentence?
My best friend dances gracefully.
dances gracefully
Is this independent or dependent? Because I was hungry
dependent
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence:
Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
Because
Identify the sentence type:
Because I was late, I missed the bus.
Complex
Explain why "under the table" is not a clause.
hint: what type of phrase is it
it is a prepositional phrase
Find the subject and predicate: The tall tree swayed in the wind.
subject: the tall tree
predicate: swayed in the wind
Combine this dependent clause with an independent one to make a complete complex sentence: Since I studied hard,
Since I studied hard, _______________
Combine these sentences with a subordinating conjunction to show cause and effect:
I stayed home. It was raining.
I stayed home because it was raining.
I stayed home since it was raining.
Identify this sentence type and explain why: Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and then I went to bed.
Compound complex. There are two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
Turn this prepositional phrase into a clause:
In the morning,
In the morning, ...
What is the compound subject?
My dog and my neighbor’s cat chase each other around the yard.
My dog and my neighbor’s cat
Explain the difference between an independent and dependent clause.
An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate, but it CANNOT stand alone as a sentence and begins with a marker word.
List three subordinating conjunctions.
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What is the DC in this compound complex sentence?
Although I was tired, I finished grading my papers, and I emailed my students their feedback.
Although I was tired, I finished grading my papers, and I emailed my students their feedback.
Create one phrase about your favorite food.
answers may vary
What is the compound predicate?
The students studied for the test and reviewed their notes carefully.
studied for the test and reviewed their notes carefully
What type of sentence has two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
A compound complex