Simple vs Compound Sentences, sentence fragments, and subject to verb agreement
What is a simple sentence?
It is a sentence with one independent clause, aka one subject and one predicate
Name all FANBOY conjunctions
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet
What causes a run-on sentence?
Missing punctuation or conjunctions
A declarative sentence......
gives information or tells you something (fact, explanation, etc.). Most sentences are declarative
What is a compound sentence?
It is a sentence with two or more independent clauses, aka more than one subject and more than one predicate.
In the sentence below what is the complete predicate? My ring sparkles in the sunshine.
sparkles in the sunshine
In the sentence below, what is the coordinating conjunction? Tommy went to the mall for pants, and he met up with his mom while there.
and
What is a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
It is the conjunction that connects the 2 independent clauses together.
Example: I like sleeping and I like reading.
True or False... The word "and" in this sentence is a coordinating conjunction. "My mom and dad picked me up from the airport, yet didn't bring my dog."
False
What is the best way to notice a run-on sentence? Hint, I mentioned this in class.
TO READ IT OUT LOUD
An imperative sentence...
gives a command
What is a sentence fragment and give an example.
A sentence that is missing either its subject or its main verb. Example: Likes eating ice cream.
When are quotation marks used and where should the punctuation go at the end of a quote, in relation to the quotation marks?
They are used for direct speech in writing and punctuation should, if it is part of the direct speech, go inside of the quotation marks.
Rita is a police officer her badge tells her rank. Fix this sentence.
Rita is a police officer, and her badge tells her rank.
An exclamatory sentence...
expresses strong emotion and has emphasis
What is the main rule we talked about with subject to verb agreement?
A singular subject must go with a singular verb
A plural subject must go with a plural verb.
When do we use commas?
When there is a natural pause in reading and when we are listing things.
What kind of sentence is this? Do the laundry before I get home.