Simple Sentences
True or False
This is a simple sentence.
You can run and hide while I count.
False -- Complex
You can run and hide = Independent Clause
while I count = dependent clause
What is a compound sentence?
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is made up of at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Write a complex sentence using the word "although"
Ex:
Although I went to bed early, I had a hard time falling asleep.
What's your favorite breakfast food?
True or False
This is a simple sentence:
My mom told me I was grounded, so I can't play video games.
My mom told me I was grounded = Independent
I can't play video games = Independent
True or False This is a compound sentence:
Jody, Steve, and I ate ice cream after dinner.
False -- It's a complex sentence.
Jody, Steve, and I = a list of subjects
after dinner = dependent clause
What is the independent clause in this sentence?
If you want to go to the park, you have to put on your sneakers and jacket.
You have to put on your sneakers and jacket
Write a complex sentence using "while"
Ex:
I will take a nap while while you go to the store.
While you go to the store, I will take a nap.
Do you know the muffin man who lives on Drury Lane?
Correct
True or False
This is a simple sentence:
I want steak and green beans.
True
Even though it contains the word "and", it is only connecting two things, not two clauses.
True or False? This is a compound sentence:
Basketball is a popular sport that many school-aged children enjoy playing and watching.
It is one independent clause.
What is the dependent clause in the sentence?
I need to cut up the watermelon before we go to the picnic.
before we go to the picnic
Write a compound sentence using the word "but".
Ex.
The dog barked and barked, but the squirrel didn't move.
The comma comes after the first independent clause and BEFORE the coordinating conjunction.
Because the alarm was pulled everyone had to leave the building.
True or False
This is a simple sentence
I will take a shower and go to bed.
True
"and" is connecting two things I will do, not two separate clauses.
Fill in the blank:
Roblox is a lot of fun, ________ I like Minecraft more.
but or however
True or False: This is a complex sentence.
If you ever go to Disney World, you should ride Mission Space.
TRUE
If you ever go to Disney World = dependent
You should ride Mission Space = independent
Write a compound sentence using the word "so".
Ex:
I really wanted a second piece of cake, so I sneaked into the kitchen at midnight.
(comma comes after the first independent clause and BEFORE the coordinating conjunction)
Please go two bed?
Please go two bed.
True or False
This is a simple sentence:
Do you want to go to the movies, or would you rather do mini-golf?
Do you want to go to the movies = Independent
would you rather do mini-golf = Independent
Name 3 coordinating conjunctions that could be found in a compound sentence.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
List 3 subordination conjunction that you could find in a complex sentence
Since, When, While, After, Although, Before, Because, If
Write a compound sentence, then rewrite it to make it a complex sentence.
Ex:
I like to sing, but I get nervous on stage.
Even though I get nervous on stage, I like to sing.
If you want, to play Fornite you have to clean your room.
If you want to play Fortnite, you have to clean your room.