Sentences and Clauses

Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

The new chips from Lays are pretty good, but I prefer to eat Takis.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

A simple sentence is...

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

• one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

A compound sentence is...

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

• one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

A complex sentence is...

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

• one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

A dependent clause is...

• a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

• a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

An independent clause is...

• a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

• a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

In order to combine two independent clauses, you will need...

• a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• ONLY a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• ONLY a subordinating conjunction

• a comma and a subordinating conjunction