Name the conjuction and type:
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and - coordinating
100
T/F
This a simple sentence:
The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
100
The formula for creating compound sentences is
Independent + Independent
joined by a comma and FANBOYS
100
A compound 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.
Independent Clause
(will accept simple sentence)
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although - subordinating
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
200
True or False
This is a compound sentence:
Marquise went to school, tutoring, and the football game yesterday.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence?
The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
200
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that contain a subject and a verb but CANNOT stand alone because they do not express a complete thought.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, I get my name entered five times for the raffle.
Since - subordinating
300
A simple sentence only contains one __________ clause.
Independent
300
Combine the following simple sentences to create a compound sentence:
I worked hard and studied for my Eng. I EOC.
I know I will pass the exam.
I worked hard and studied for my Eng. I EOC, so I know I will pass the exam.
(and is also an acceptable answer)
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
You must always use a comma to seperate the independent clauses in this type of sentence:
Compound
400
We can go to the movies at 9:00 unless the car won't start.
unless - subordinating
400
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
A. Reading poetry is challenging, yet it is also rewarding.
B. Reading poetry is challenging if you don't use a strategy.
C. Reading poetry is both challenging and rewarding.
C.
400
Fill in the blanks:
Beyonce sang her new song at the awards ______ I won't have time to watch the show ________ I will have to record it.
Hint: don't forget the punctuation
, but
, so
400
You must use a comma when separating both clauses if the _______________ clause begins the sentence.
Dependent
400
Independent + Dependent joined by a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWWUUEEBBIISS)
This is the formula for which type of sentence
Complex
500
I love to read, but I have not had much time to catch up on my favorite books since I had my son.
but - coordinating
since - subordinating
500
Rewrite the following compound sentence so that it becomes a simple sentence:
Josh likes to play football, and he likes to play basketball.
Josh likes to play football and basketball.
500
Write a compound sentence on the board about a dog chasing a cat. You must punctuate it correctly, label your subjects and verbs, and use the proper conjunction to receive credit for this answer.
Answers may vary - teacher must approve
500
Name the acronym (subordinating conjunctions) that help you determine whether or not a sentence is complex.
Provide an example of at least 3 subordinating conjunctions listed in this acronym.
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500
Provide the rules for when a comma is needed and where it should go when creating each type of sentence:
1. Compound
2. Complex
1. Always needed to separate the Ind. clauses - the comma goes before the FANBOYS
2. Only needed to separate the Dep. and Ind. clause if the dependent clause begins the sentence - the comma is placed at the end of the dep. clause