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Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
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100
Identify the conjunction:


The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

And
100
(True or False) 

This is a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.

True
100
Fill in the blank:

A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. 

complete (independent clauses)
100
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
200
Identify the conjunction:


Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.

Although
200
(True or False)

This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.

False (Complex Sentence)
200
(True or False)  

This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.

False (Simple Sentence)
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence? 

The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.

The game will be delayed
200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
300

Identify the conjunction:

Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
300
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No
300
(True or False)

This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.

True
300
What is the dependent clause in the sentence? 

While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.

While we are learning to jump rope
300
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma, or just a semicolon.
400

Identify the conjunction:

We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.

Unless
400
(True or False) 

This is a simple sentence: Sean's lizard ran away yesterday, but he found it last night.

False (Compound Sentence)
400
Fill in the blank: 

Drake performed last night on TV ______ I didn't get to watch it. 

(Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer)

, but
400
Between which two words should there be a comma?


As soon as I get to class I will ask my professor if I can print my essay.

Between class and I
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500

Identify the conjunction:

I like to read, but I love to cook.
But
500
Do simple sentences have independent clauses or dependent clauses? How many clauses are in a simple sentence?
Independent clauses. One clause. 
500
Is this grammatically correct?


I went to the movies yesterday and I saw my calculus professor. 

No. Compound sentences must be connected with a coordinating conjunction AND a comma. 
500
Where do the commas go in this compound-complex sentence? 


After I went to the mall I got lunch at Panera Bread but they didn't have any seating for me. 

After mall and after bread
500
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence with 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause.