Dependent or Independent Clause
Where is the independent clause?
When the play was over everyone applauded loudly.
A simple sentence includes an independent clause.
True
A compound sentence contains two __________ clauses.
independent clauses
A Complex sentence contains a _____________ clause and a(n) ___________ clause.
dependent; independent
Find the dependent clause: My mother would not let me go to the party although I asked her nicely.
although I asked her nicely.
A simple sentence includes an dependent clause.
false
What type of conjunctions are used in compound sentences?
co-ordinating
What type of conjunction joins these sentences?
Subordinate
identify the independent clause: I will agree with you, even though I think you are wrong.
I will agree with you
This is a compound sentence: He is upset as his mother shouted at him for his lousy marks.
False
Name all 7 coordinating conjunctions
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Create a complex sentence using "until"
...
Where is the dependent clause?
I want to work hard this year so that my marks will improve dramatically.
so that my marks will improve dramatically.
for, as, not are co-ordinating conjunctions.
False, only For is one.
Create a sentence using "nor"
I will have neither coffee nor tea today.
Create a complex sentence using 'however"
...
Identify TWO dependent clauses:
when he fell Sam cried out loud because he was in immense pain.
when he fell; because he was in immense pain.
A complex sentence can include two dependent clauses.
True
No.
Is this a complex sentence?
Samuel and his friend were always going to parties and never study.
No