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Simple Sentences
#1 What is a simple sentence made up of? one independent clause
#2 Can there be any subordinate clauses in a simple sentence? no
#3 Can an independent clause stand alone? yes
#4 Does a simple sentence have a comma, FANBOY? no
#5 What are the two things that every clause has to have? a subject and verb
Compound Sentences
#1 What is a compound sentence made up of? two or more independent clauses
#2 Name one of the three ways to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence. see Mrs. Hodges
#3 Name one of the three ways to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence. see Mrs. Hodges
#4 Name one of the three ways to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence. see Mrs. Hodges
#5 Name the FANBOYS. for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Complex Sentences
#1 What is a complex sentence made up of? one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause
#2 If a complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause, should that clause be followed by a comma? yes
#3 Is the following a complex sentence? After dinner, we played a game in the living room. no, it is a simple sentence
#4 What is another name for a trigger word? subordinating conjunction
#5 If a complex sentence begins with an independent clause, should that clause be followd by a comma? no
Compound-Complex Sentences
#1 What is a compound-complex sentence made up of? two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause
#2 Can a compound complex sentence begin with a subordinate clause? yes
#3 True or false? A subordinate clause can appear anywhere in a sentence. true
#4 Can a compound-complex sentence have more than two independent clauses? yes
#5 Is the following sentence an example of a compound-complex sentence? Farming is vital to the economy, but many islanders work at a military base. no, it is a compound sentence
Hodge Podge
#1 is the following group of words an independent clause? please proofread your essay yes
#2 Is the following group of words a dependent clause? unless I use email yes
#3 Of the four types of sentences, which is typically the longest sentence? compound-complex
#4 What member of the army did we use to describe dependent clauses? private
#5 What member of the army did we use to describe independent clauses? general
Final Question
List six trigger words (subordinating conjunctions) from your list. see Mrs. Hodges, answers will vary