Identify the conjunction
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
The cat rolled around.
Is that a simple sentence?
Yes
A compound sentence.
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent, dependent
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. ("A sentence" is also an acceptable answer!)
I was too full from my burger, so I didn't have a milkshake.
so
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
Is that a simple sentence?
No - it is a complex sentence.
Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
Is this a compound sentence?
No - it's a simple sentence with two subjects.
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone as a sentence.
I will wash all the dishes tomorrow, or you can.
or
Do simple sentences have a conjunctions in the middle?
No, those are compound sentences.
Soccer is played everywhere, but in most countries it's called football.
Is this a complex sentence?
No, it's a compound sentence.
What is the dependent clause in the sentence? While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
What is a compound sentence?
It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (one of the FANBOYS).
My grandmother hasn't seen any Avengers movies, nor does she want to.
no
For, and, nor, because, or, yet, so are the most common coordinating conjunctions, or FANBOYS.
False - but, not because, is a coordinating conjunction.
Jason Aldean sang a song last night on TV ___ ___ I didn't get to watch it.
What TWO things need to go between TV and I?
, but
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a predicate (verb)
What is a complex sentence?
It includes an independent clause (sentence) and at least one dependent clause.
What should you always include at the end of a simple sentence?
End punctuation . ! ?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Name three subordinating conjunctions that might appear at the beginning of a complex sentence.
Answers will vary, but here are some examples: since, when, until, if, once, after, between, because, before, while.
What is a simple sentence?
It is a group of words with a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought.