Complex Sentences Review

An independent clause-

• has a subject and verb, but no complete thought

• has a subject, verb, and complete thought

• cannot be a sentence on its own

• must be joined to a dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause-

• has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought

• can be a sentence on its own

• makes a sentence compound

• cannot be a sentence on its own

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

while the band was playing

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

because she studied diligently

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It is rainy.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Although I ate my lunch, made it to class, and completed all my work.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The formula for a COMPLEX sentence is-

• independent + comma FANBOY + independent

• dependent + comma + independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The formula for a COMPOUND sentence is-

• independent + FANBOY + independent

• independent + comma FANBOY + independent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT a SWABI?

• since

• when

• because

• I'm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• If you study then, you will learn.

• If, you study then you will learn.

• If you study, then you will learn.

• If you study then you will learn.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A