Simple sentences
What is a simple sentence?
What is a complex sentence?
is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound sentence?
combines two or more independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction.
What is a conjunction?
a word used to connect clauses or sentences
What does it mean to expand a sentence?
Expanding a sentence means adding one or more words to the main clause to provide extra detail.
Give an example of a simple sentence.
The bear growled.
Jim and Juan ran quickly.
What is a dependent clause?
is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Give an example of a compound sentence.
He plays soccer, but she prefers swimming.
Give 2 examples of a correlative conjunctions.
either... or
neither... nor
not only... but also
both... and
Why would you reduce a sentence?
to remove unnecessary words, phrases, or clauses
How many clauses does a simple sentence have?
one clause
What is an independent clause?
a group of words with subject and verb that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
How many clauses can you find in a compound sentence?
two or more independent clauses
Give 2 examples of subordinating conjunctions.
because, since, as, although, though, until, while...
Expand this sentence: "The man ran."
Because he was late, the man ran nervously.
The man ran but he was still going to be late.
Identify the subject in this simple sentence:
"The white cat sleeps 18 hours a day."
"The white cat sleeps 18 hours a day."
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
Although it was raining,
What punctuation is used to join clauses in a compound sentence?
a semicolon or a comma
Name 3 types of conjunctions.
coordinating, correlative, and subordinating
Reduce this sentence: The reason that the project was delayed is because there were some unexpected problems that arose.
Unexpected problems caused the project delay
Write a simple sentence about your favorite food.
My favorite food is pizza.
Write a complex sentence about a vacation.
Ex.
While planning our vacation to the beach, we decided to allow time for relaxing.
Name the FANBOYS conjunctions.
For, And, But, Or, Yet, So
Explain the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
Reduce this sentence: "The tall, athletic girl runs swiftly during the race."
The girl runs during the race.