Simple Sentences
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A simple sentence has a subject,_____, and a completed thought.
verb
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This is a sentence made up of ___ independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Two.
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A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and ____ dependent clauses that connect to it.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that connect to it.
How many independent clauses does a simple sentence contain?
One.
What are coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS.
What is a dependent clause?
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Can simple sentences also be included in a compound or complex sentence?
Yes. They can stand alone or be included in compound and complex sentences.
What does the "y" in FANBOYS represent?
Yet.
Is this example a dependent clause?
Although the weather was warm.
Yes, this should not stand alone.
Is this example a simple sentence?
I had my computer repaired.
Yes.
Is this sentence compound?
I love hot chocolate, but it makes tired.
Yes.
Is this a complex sentence?
You can borrow my notebook.
No, this is a simple sentence or independent clause.
Is this example a simple sentence?
The bell rang, and class began.
No, this is a compound sentence.
Is this a compound sentence?
When Billy handed the teacher his homework, he forgot to put his name on the paper.
No, this is a complex sentence.
Is this a complex sentence?
As long as there is a test tomorrow, I will study.
Yes, this sentence contains both an independent and dependent clause that are connected.