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Sentence Functions
Sentence Functions Cont.
Sentence Types
Sentence Types Cont.
Wild Card
100

What is the function of this sentence?

How old are you?

Interrogative

100

What is the function of this sentence?

Clean up after yourself. 

Imperative

100

What type of sentence is this? 

The cat slept on the warm rug. 

Simple

100

What type of sentence is this?

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining. 

Compound

100

What is this compound sentence missing? 

I love animals but I'm terrified of spiders.

A comma

200

What is the function of this sentence? 

Goodness gracious!

Exclamatory

200

What is the function of this sentence?

When are we dismissed?

Interrogative

200

What type of sentence is this?

The bell rang, and the students packed up their bags. 

Compound
200

What type of sentence is this? 

Because she practiced every day, she was skilled at the violin. 

Complex

200

What two types of conjunctions did we learn?

Subordinating and coordinating

300

What is the function of this sentence?

I don't like scrambled eggs. 

Declarative

300

What is the function of this sentence?

Scoop the ice cream. 

Imperative

300

What type of sentence is this?

Although I love to travel, I don't like long flights, and my brother hates them too. 

Compound-complex

300

What type of sentence is this?

We will leave for the park whenever you're ready. 

300

What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

400
What is the function of a declarative sentence?

To make a statement to relay information, ideas, or opinions.

400

What is the function of an interrogative sentence?

To ask a question.

400

What is the formula for a simple sentence?

1 independent clause

400

What is the formula for a complex sentence?

1 independent clause + at least 1 dependent clause

400

Turn these two simple sentences into a complex sentence. 

It rained heavily. The soccer game was canceled. 

The soccer game was canceled because it rained heavily. (And others)

500

What is the function of an imperative sentence? 

To issue demands or express desires. 

500

What is the function of an exclamatory sentence?

To express emotion. 

500

What is the formula for a compound sentence?

1 independent clause, CC + 1 independent clause

500

What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

At least 2 independent clauses + at least 1 dependent clause

500

Write a compound-complex sentence about Halloween.

At least 2 independent clauses + at least 1 dependent clause