Conjunctions
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
Identify the conjunction and the type of sentence
and -- FANBOYS
compound
What is another term for a simple sentence?
independent clause
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank.
That means it contains 2 _______ sentences
complete
simple
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Identify the conjunction and type of sentence.
Although -- SWABI
Complex
True or False: This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
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.
It also is a sentence fragment.
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Identify conjunction and type of sentence.
Since -- SWABI
Complex
T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
Defend your answer for double points.
True.
True or False? This is a compound sentence: Soccer is an international sport, so it is played around the world.
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?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
Identify the conjunction and the type of sentence
unless -- Swabi
Complex
True or False: Every time you see a FANBOYS (coordinating conjunction) it means the sentence is compound.
Defend your answer for extra 100 points
False
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
, but
Label both the INDEPENDENT clause and the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence:
Before I left for the airport, I made sure I had my ticket.
Dependent: Before I left for the airport
Independent: I made sure I had my ticket.
What is a complex sentence?
Has one independent clause and one dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction.
Identify the conjunction and the type of sentence
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but
Compound
Simple Sentence? Yes or No.
Jeff and Carl went to the store, to the park, and to the movies.
Defend your answer
Yes.
FANBOYS and comma connect words, not sentences.
What are the conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? In a compound sentence, what always comes in front of the conjunction?
FANBOYS -- for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
A comma
List 5 subordinating conjunctions... any five will do as long as they are SWABIs.
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions