SIMPLE SENTENCE
What is a simple sentence?
Simple sentence: A very basic sentence that contains a subject and a predicate
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that contains two or more complete thoughts
What is the Subject in the following sentence:
Ryan went to the store to get milk.
Ryan
Where does Spongebob Squarepants work?
The Krusty Krab
Who got Nitro's car towed away
Officer Ugly
Choose a simple sentence:
A. The sand dunes squeaked, and the vultures squawked
B. The sand dunes squeaked and squawked
B. The sand dunes squeaked and squawked
Is this a simple or compound sentence?
The lake holds more than secrets; it's good for fishing, too!
COMPOUND
Which part of the following sentence is the predicate?
Laken ran to the classroom.
ran to the classroom
What is the name of the boss from the show "The Office"
Michael Scott
Who did Nitro race on the busy highway?
Jake
Choose the simple sentence.
A. Tiny sharks, grey and hungry, chased our boat.
B. Tiny grey sharks chased our boat; they looked really hungry.
A. Tiny sharks, grey and hungry, chased our boat.
Choose a compound sentence
A. Humphrey spun the globe and put his finger on a random country
B. Humphrey spun the globe, and Peggy put his finger on a random country
B. Humphrey spun the globe, and Peggy put his finger on a random country
True or False:
A subject is a noun or pronoun.
True
How many stars are on the American Flag
50
Why did Nitro race Jake on the highway?
His pride
Which is NOT a simple sentence:
A. Everything on the bed and everything in the closet was organized in under an hour.
B. My family doctor suggested that I make an appointment
C. Mr. Bennet was among the earliest, but he forgot his present.
C. Mr. Bennet was among the earliest, but he forgot his present.
Choose the compound sentence
A. The mosaic tile is so beautiful; it’s made with melted glass.
B. The mosaic tile, which is made with melted glass, is so beautiful.
A. The mosaic tile is so beautiful; it’s made with melted glass.
True or False:
The predicate is the action of the subject in a sentence.
True
What fast food chain is nicknamed "The Golden Arches"
McDonalds
How did Lisa feel about the truck driver crash?
She was upset
Choose the simple sentence.
A. After dinner, we went to bed
B. After we finished dinner, we went to bed.
C. After we finished dinner.
A. After dinner, we went to bed
Which is NOT a compound sentence?
A. I was wearing my powder-blue suit, with dark blue shirt, tie and display handkerchief, black brogues, black wool socks with dark blue clocks on them.
B. The boots by the door and the flip-flops in the living room need to be put away, or I will throw them away.
C. She works two jobs to make ends meet; at least, that was her reason for not having time to join us.
A. I was wearing my powder-blue suit, with dark blue shirt, tie and display handkerchief, black brogues, black wool socks with dark blue clocks on them.
What must be included in every sentence?
Subject and Predicate
What is the name of Mr. Congemi's dog?
Duchess or Paisley
What caused the truck driver to crash?
Jake swerved in front of him