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The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
100
The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
Simple
100
A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. Fill in the blank
complete or independent clause
100
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
100
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone.
What is an independent clause?
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
200
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
Complex Sentence
200
Jody and Steve ate cake and ice cream for dessert.
Simple
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
200
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CANNOT stand alone.
What is a dependent clause?
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
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The students went to the window when the sirens were heard.
Complex
300
Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
Compound
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
300
Has two independent clauses joined by a ,FANBOYS or a ;
What is a compound sentence?
400
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
400
True or False? , and , but , or ; all can be found in this type of sentence
Compound
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
, but
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a verb
400
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction.
What is a complex sentence?
500
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but
500
This type of conjunction is always found in a complex sentence
Subordinating or Dependent Words
500
What are the seven conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction
, for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so
500
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500
Only 1 complete thought - or an independent clause.
What is a simple sentence?