The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
Which word is the conjunction?
and (coordinating conjunction-FANBOYS)
100
T/F
This a simple sentence:
The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.
True.
One subject: cat and dog
One verb (predicate): ran and rolled
Complete idea.
100
A compound sentence contains ____ completed thoughts.
Fill in the blank
2 or more
100
A complex sentence has both 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.
200
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Which word is the conjunction?
Although (subordinating conjunction)
200
T/F
This is a simple sentence:
Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
Subject in Clause 1: Mom and Dad
Verb in Clause 1: went
Subordinating conjunction: while
Subject in Clause 2: I
Subject in Clause 2: stayed
200
True or False
This is a compound sentence:
Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
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 has a subject and a verb and a subordinating conjunction, so it CANNOT stand alone.
300
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Which word is the conjunction?
Since (subordinating conjunction)
300
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No. There is only one independent clause. Nothing to connect.
300
True or False?
This is a compound sentence:
Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.
True: both clauses can stand on their own.
subject of clause 1: soccer
verb of clause 1: is played
;
subject of clause 2: I
verb of clause 2: played
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
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a comma and coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
OR it can be joined with a semicolon.
400
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
Which word is the conjunction?
unless (subordinating conjunction)
400
True or False?
Coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS are used in a simple sentence.
False
400
Connect the following independent clauses using a correct conjunction and/or punctuation mark.
Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it.
, but (or any FANBOYS that makes sense)
;
; however,
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
a subject and a verb (predicate)
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
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but (Coordinating Conjunction-FANBOYS)
500
What has to be present for there to be a simple sentence?
Hint: 2 answers
One subject, one verb, a completed thought
In other words, one independent clause
500
What are the FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence?
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
500
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions
500
What is a simple sentence?
1 s-v combination, expresses a complete thought -
independent clause.