Simple Sentences
True or False: Can a Dependent Clause stand on its own?
False. While a DC might have a subject and verb, it needs to be connected to an IC to provide more context and meaning.
Compound or Complex?
I play soccer, and I also play hockey.
Compound Sentence because there are two independent clauses combined a Coordinating Conjunction: I play soccer, and I also play hockey.
Why don't mummies take time off?
They're afraid to unwind!
Create a compound-complex sentence.
Ex. While the bear did his homework, he listened to music and he ate chips.
List the 4 specific details included in an MLA formatted heading.
Student's name, teacher's name, due date, and course name.
Create a simple sentence with the subject of social media.
Ex. I tweeted a picture.
Compound or Complex?
I drank coffee, but I also ate a donut.
Compound Sentence because it has two independent clauses combined with the coordinating conjunction ", but."
In letter writing, how do vampires address a letter to someone?
Tomb it may concern...
Create a compound-complex sentence with the subject of music.
Since the bear plays piano, he practices every single day and he always practices his scales.
The number of quotations needed for the essay.
at least 1
Why is this not a simple sentence? I have a dog, and I walk her everyday.
It has two independent clauses.
Compound of Complex?
When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
Complex Sentence because it has one Independent Clause ("she believed...") and one Dependent Clause ("When she was younger,").
(Not a Dad Joke, sorry!)
What Adam Sandler film is Mr. F dressed for today?
"The Wedding Singer."
Why is this not compound-complex sentence? The bear went to the pet store and he bought a fish.
The sentence is missing a dependent clause.
The number of points off for an essay submitted late.
What are -5 (1-7 days late), -15 (7-14 days late), and -30 (+15 days late)?[Just one number needed]
Identify the independent clause. Olaf loves to eat chicken wings during football games.
The independent clause is "Olaf loves to eat chicken wings."
Identify the independent clauses. The bear walked to school as he ate an apple.
"The bear walked to school" and "he ate an apple" are the independent clauses.
What do skeletons say before they start dinner?
Bone appetit!
Identify the Independent and Dependent clauses. After the Statesman got home from school, he turned on SportsCenter, and made some nachos.
"After the Statesman got home from school" is the Dependent clause and "he turned on SportsCenter" and "made some nachos" are the Independent clauses.
Excellent, Proficient, or Developing?
Engaging introduction clearly introduces topic, purpose, and theme.
What is an Excellent Introduction that earns 4 points?
Create 3 simple sentences separated by two semicolons.
The bear went to school to work; the bear went to lunch to eat; the bear went home to nap.
Identify the Independent and Dependent clauses:
Soon the bear will be rich, because he invested in a cheese factory.
"Soon the bear will be rich" is the Independent Clause. "because he invested in a cheese factory" is the Dependent Clause.
How do witches keep their hair in place when flying?
They use scare-spray!
Give the definition of a compound-complex sentence and give an example.
A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
This is one detail included in an Excellent Conclusion.
Answers vary. Importance of takeaway, lesson, or connection with the book/real-world example. Push reader with a challenge; explain how views have changed because of book/realization.