Clauses
What is the subject of this clause?
I'm not sleeping well.
I
Which word is the conjunction in this sentence?
We waited for the train, but the train was late.
but
What are the clause(s) in a simple sentence?
one independent clause
What are the clause(s) in a compound sentence?
independent clause + independent clause
What are the clause(s) in a complex sentence?
independent clause + dependent clause
What is the predicate of this clause?
My sister slept all day.
slept all day
List 4 dependent markers (subordinating conjunctions).
could have included any of the following: After, before, until, when, although, because, if, since, as, in order to, when, while, even though
True or False? This is a simple sentence:
Mom and dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- complex sentence
What is the subject of EACH clause in the following sentence?
They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English
They, he
Where does a comma belong in this sentence?
While we are learning to cook they are learning to clean.
While we are learning to cook, they are learning to clean.
Is this an independent or dependent clause?
He drove slowly
independent
What word is the conjunction in the following sentence?
Julia's mom said she could spend the night at her friend's house if she did all of her homework first.
if
True or false? This sentence is a simple sentence:
The yellow and blue ball bounced down the hallway.
True
Where does a comma belong in this sentence?
They were starving and exhausted so they went home.
They were starving and exhausted, so they went home.
What is the subject of EACH clause in the following sentence?
The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.
The students, they
Which part of this sentence is a dependent clause?
While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.
While he waited at the train station
What is the other term for "dependent markers?"
subordinating conjunctions
What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? (hint: two answers)
uppercase letter and punctuation
What two things are needed to join the clauses in a compound sentence?
comma and (coordinating) conjunction
True or false? A comma is always needed in a complex sentence.
False - only when it starts with the dependent clause
How many clauses are in this sentence?
Jake stared at me as if he had seen a ghost.
2
What is the acronym (and associated words) for coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Create a simple sentence that uses all of these words (does not need to be in this order).
- last night
- brought
- party
- cat
- lovely
So many options
ex: I brought my lovely cat to the party last night.
Combine the following simple sentences to create a compound sentence. Use the correct punctuation.
I'll wear a red hat. You can recognize me.
ex: I'll wear a red hat, so you can recognize me.
Combine the following simple sentences to create a complex sentence. Use the correct punctuation.
We were surprised. We learned of the arrest.
We were surprised when we learned of the arrest.
OR
When we learned of the arrest, we were surprised.