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