Simple
Which two types of words do you need to create a simple sentence?
Subject & Verb
Which two elements do you need to connect the ideas in a compound sentence?
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)
, for/and/nor/but/or/yet/so
How many clauses are in a complex sentence? What type of clause(s)?
(at least) Two - Independent + Dependent
True or False?
You can use the words cause and because interchangeably.
False
True or False?
A run-on sentence occurs when two independent clauses lack any connecting words or punctuation.
True
How many clauses are in a simple sentence? Which type of clause(s)?
One - Independent
How many clauses are in a compound sentence? What type of clause(s)?
(at least) Two - Independent
Which type of word introduces a dependent clause?
Subordinating Conjunction
Fill in the blank.
Too much processed food is a leading __________ of obesity.
a. factor
b. cause
c. reason
b. cause
Which type of incomplete sentence is this?
I have two cats and a dog, their names are French Fry, Dill Pickles, and Juniper.
Comma Splice
Identify the complete subject and verb in the sentence:
The health of our oceans remains critical.
Subject: The health of our oceans
Verb: remains
Identify the complete subjects and verbs in the sentence:
Environmentalists are constantly trying to solve pollution problems, yet the problems only seem to get bigger.
Subjects: Environmentalists / the problems
Verbs: are constantly trying / only seem
True or False?
You need a comma after the independent clause when it comes first in a complex sentence?
False
Which is correct?
1. One major reason for I recycle is to reduce my ecological footprint.
2. One major reason why I recycle is to reduce my ecological footprint.
2. One major reason why I recycle is to reduce my ecological footprint.
In simple and compound sentences, a fragment occurs when a subject or verb is missing.
In complex sentences, a fragment occurs when ____________.
In complex sentences, a fragment occurs when a dependent clause is not connected to an independent clause.
Identify the complete subject and verb in the following sentence:
Playing team sports must give players a good sense of loyalty.
Subject: Playing team sports
Verb: must give
Add the necessary elements to this compound sentence so that it is grammatically correct.
The water in geothermal springs is already hot Icelanders use it instead of fossil fuels to heat their homes.
The water in geothermal springs is already hot, so/and Icelanders use it instead of fossil fuels to heat their homes.
Identify the independent clause and dependent clause in the sentence:
Because bald eagles were almost extinct in the 1960s, the United States government declared them an endangered species.
IC: the United States government declared them an endangered species.
DC: Because bald eagles were almost extinct in the 1960s,
Which is correct?
1. The real reason for my concern about overpopulation is limited resources.
2. The real reason why my concern about overpopulation is limited resources.
1. The real reason for my concern about overpopulation is limited resources.
How could you correct this incomplete sentence?
I always add honey and cream to my coffee this is how I prefer to drink it.
I always add honey and cream to my coffee. This is how I prefer to drink it.
OR
I always add honey and cream to my coffee because this is how I prefer to drink it.
Is this simple sentence correct or incorrect? If incorrect, make the correction.
Over time, have destroyed the natural habitats of many plants and animals in order to build more homes and grow more food.
Incorrect
Correction: Over time, people/humans/etc. have destroyed...
What is it called when the subject is missing from a sentence?
Connect these two sentences using a logical conjunction and correct punctuation.
- Plants and animals are losing their homes.
- There is still hope for conserving their habitats.
Plants and animals are losing their homes, but there is still hope for conserving their habitats.
Which is the cause and which is the effect? Use because, if, since, or when to connect these sentences.
___ Juniper goes to the park and plays for an hour.
___ Dad has time in the mornings.
E Juniper goes to the park and plays for an hour.
C Dad has time in the mornings.
When/If Dad has time in the mornings, Juniper goes to the park and plays for an hour.
OR
Juniper goes to the park and plays for an hour when/if Dad has time in the mornings.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A significant ______________ my decision to move to Atlanta was better job opportunities.
a. factor for
b. factor of
c. factor in
c. factor in
Which type of incomplete sentence is this? How could you correct it?
Doesn't seem like a good idea.
Fragment
It/That/This doesn't seem like a good idea.