Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

100

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

200

Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.

Although

300

Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner. What type of conjunction does this sentence contain, and what is it?

Since (Subordinating conjunction)

400

We can go to the movies at nine unless the car doesn't start. What type of conjunction does this sentence contain, and what is it?

unless (subordinating conjunction)

500

I like to read, but I love to cook. What type of conjunction does this sentence contain, and what is it?

but (coordinating conjunction)

Simple Sentences

100

T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.

True.

200

T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.

False -- Complex Sentence

300

True or False This is a simple sentence: Mrs. Smith will bake a pie and take them to school.

True (Compound predicate - only one subject)

400

True or False? This is a simple sentence: I love to eat vegetables, but I'm not too fond of peas.

False (Compound sent. -two independent clauses are joined together by a coordinating conj)

500

What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? Hint: 2 answers

Capital Letter and Punctuation!

Compound Sentences

100

A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank

complete

200

True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.

False -- It's a simple sentence.

300

True or False? This is a compound sentence: Soccer is my favorite sport, but I also play basketball.

True

400

Fill in the blank: Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer (including punctuation)

, but

500

What are the seven coordinating conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS)

Complex Sentences

100

A compound sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.

independent and dependent

200

What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.

The game will be delayed

300

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

400

Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?

a subject and a predicate

500

List 5 subordinating conjunctions

Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions

Definitions

100

What is an independent clause?

A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.

200

What is a dependent clause?

A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.

300

What is a compound sentence?

Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction.

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

What is a simple sentence?

1 complete thought - or an independent clause.