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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

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

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A