Simple Sentences
A simple sentence always has these two things in it
A subject (noun) and a verb
This is the definition of a compound sentence.
Two simple sentences connected with a conjunction
Create your own example of a simple sentence.
Could be ANYTHING with a subject and a verb.
Example: I love my dog.
Simple or compound?
She ate bananas and pineapples.
Simple
Is a simple sentence considered a complete sentence?
Yes!
What is the word we remember for the conjunction in a compound sentence?
FANBOYS
Create your own compound sentence.
Must include a FANBOYS connecting two simple sentences.
Example: She was afraid of the dog but she pet it anyway.
Single or compound?
Camila & Alex are the only in-person girls in 6-1, and Shania & Amanda are the only in-person girls in 6-2.
Compound
I love to play tennis.
This is a simple sentence. True or false?
What do each of the letters in FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
Create a simple sentence using the subject "my friend and I."
Example: My friend and I ate lunch.
My friend and I watched TikToks.
Create your own compound sentence using "so."
Example: She loved Takis so she bought some at the store.
My favorite candies are Reese's, KitKat, and Twix.
This is an example of a simple sentence. True or false?
For an extra point, explain why.
True.
There is one subject and one verb.
I love to eat at Chick-fil-a, Whataburger, & Taco Palenque.
This is an example of a compound sentence. True or false?
For an extra point, explain.
False.
This is simple because there is only one verb and subject.
Create an example of a compound sentence using the conjunction "so."
Examples: I went to OLS so I know the parts of the Mass.
I went to OLS yet I still do not know if I am going to a Catholic high school.
Complete this compound sentence: He took one look at the girl and....
Example: He took one look at the girl and she exploded.
Mr. Fish looked in the mirror and he thought, "Wow, my hair is messy!"
This is an example of a simple sentence. True or false?
For an extra point, explain.
False.
There are two simple sentences connected by a FANBOYS, "and."
She loved her birthday but this year, it was awful.
This is an example of a compound sentence. True or false?For an extra point, explain.
True.
A FANBOYS (but) is connecting two simple sentences.
Make a compound sentence using the conjunction "and."
Example: She was very upset and he was not upset.