Conjunctions
Simple Sentences
Complex Sentences
Definitions
Bonus Points
100
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
100
T/F This a simple sentence: I run four miles every morning.
True.
100
A compound sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
100
Create a complex sentence:
We sang at the concert. The parents recorded the show with their video cameras.
While we sang at the concerts, parents recorded the show with their video cameras.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
200
Complete the complex sentence: We won't be able to go to the park ______ it stops raining.
until
200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
200
Create a complex sentence: I had to go to the dentist. My tooth in the started to hurt.
I had to go to the dentist because my tooth in the back started to hurt.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
300
Give an example of a simple sentence.
-
300
Complete the complex sentence: Sarah could have done better on the assignment _______ she did deserve an A.
although
300
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a conjunction
, and
, but
, or
;
400
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
400
Give an example of a simple sentence.
-
400
Complete the complex sentence: The mailman wouldn't deliver my mail ______ my dog bit him in the leg.
after
400
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
500
If you study for the test, you will do much better
If
500
What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence?
Hint: 2 answers
Capital Letter and Punctuation!
500
Complete the complex sentence: We could not go to the movies, _____ my baby sister woke up from her nap.
until
500
What is a simple sentence?
1 complete thought - or an independent clause.