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What is a simple sentence?
What is a simple sentence?
A complete sentence that contains both a subject and predicate, starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.
What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that expresses a complete thought; must have a subject and a predicate.
What is the subject of a sentence?
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, thing, quality, or idea that the sentence is about.
What is a predicate?
What is a predicate?
Sentences start with?
Sentences start with?
Sentences end with?
Sentences end with?
What does 'although' indicate?
What does 'although' indicate?
What does 'while' indicate?
What does 'while' indicate?
What does 'as' do in a sentence?
What does 'as' do in a sentence?
What does 'before' indicate?
What does 'before' indicate?
What does 'after' indicate?
What does 'after' indicate?
What does 'if' indicate?
What does 'if' indicate?
What does 'since' indicate?
What does 'since' indicate?
_____________ you don't have very much privacy, being famous still makes life fun.
_____________ you don't have very much privacy, being famous still makes life fun.
__________________ we get to sleep in, Saturday is the best day of the week.
__________________ we get to sleep in, Saturday is the best day of the week.
__________ Mrs. Martin was a child, she loved to eat!
__________ Mrs. Martin was a child, she loved to eat!
__________ I turned in the test to my teacher, the timer went off.
__________ I turned in the test to my teacher, the timer went off.
__________ (NOT when or as) some are quiet when they're upset, others are very loud.
__________ (NOT when or as) some are quiet when they're upset, others are very loud.
______ I had a million dollars, I would share it with others.
______ I had a million dollars, I would share it with others.
_____ I get a million dollars, I will need to plan for my future.
_____ I get a million dollars, I will need to plan for my future.
____________ the kids ate seventeen scoops of ice cream, they were very sick.
____________ the kids ate seventeen scoops of ice cream, they were very sick.
_____________ you make an important decision, you need to think about the consequences of your choice.
_____________ you make an important decision, you need to think about the consequences of your choice.
___________________ you keep trying, eventually, you will succeed.
___________________ you keep trying, eventually, you will succeed.
______________ you are late, everyone else has to wait.
______________ you are late, everyone else has to wait.
___________________ dinner, please wash the dishes.
___________________ dinner, please wash the dishes.
__________________________ I wanted to win, I still lost.
__________________________ I wanted to win, I still lost.
____________________ leaving for school, you should pack your backpack.
____________________ leaving for school, you should pack your backpack.
_____________________ I eat something, I will be hungry and grumpy.
_____________________ I eat something, I will be hungry and grumpy.
_____________ the snow fell, I started getting excited about winter break!
_____________ the snow fell, I started getting excited about winter break!
____________________ you are running in the race, I will cheer you on.
____________________ you are running in the race, I will cheer you on.
__________________________ you are hungry, we will buy a pizza.
__________________________ you are hungry, we will buy a pizza.
________________________ we are undefeated, we won the state championship.
________________________ we are undefeated, we won the state championship.
A comma must be placed before the FANBOYS or connecting word.
A comma must be placed before the FANBOYS or connecting word.
Each part of the compound sentence must be able to make sense on its own.
Each part of the compound sentence must be able to make sense on its own.
What does 'for' indicate in a sentence?
What does 'for' indicate in a sentence?
What does 'and' indicate?
What does 'and' indicate?
What does 'nor' indicate?
What does 'nor' indicate?
What does 'but' indicate?
What does 'but' indicate?
What does 'or' indicate?
What does 'or' indicate?
What does 'yet' indicate?
What does 'yet' indicate?
What does 'so' indicate?
What does 'so' indicate?
What is a simple sentence?
What is a simple sentence?
What is a compound sentence?
What is a compound sentence?
What is a conjunction?
What is a conjunction?
Study Notes
Simple and Complex Sentences
- Simple sentences contain a subject and predicate. They start with a capital letter and end with punctuation.
- Independent clauses express complete thoughts with a subject and predicate.
Key Sentence Components
- Subjects refer to the main person, place, thing, quality, or idea in a sentence.
- Predicates describe the action or state of being related to the subject.
- Sentences should always start with a capital letter and conclude with proper punctuation marks (.!?).
AAAWWUBBIS Words
- AAAWWUBBIS words include: although, while, as, before, after, if, since, when, and because.
- These words can introduce complex sentences by connecting clauses and establishing relationships between ideas.
- For example, "although" conveys contrasting ideas, while "before" indicates a sequence of events.
Conjunctions and Sentence Types
- Compound sentences are formed by joining two simple sentences with a conjunction and a comma (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
- Each part of a compound sentence must stand on its own and make sense independently.
- Conjunctions serve various purposes: "for" explains reasons, "and" connects similar ideas, "but" shows contrast, "or" presents choices, "yet" connects opposing ideas, and "so" indicates a consequence.
Punctuation Rules
- A comma is required before FANBOYS when connecting independent clauses.
- Important to recognize that each clause must independently express a complete thought, ensuring clarity in writing.
Examples of Usage
- "I talked to Amy for a long time, but she didn't listen." (shows contrast)
- "I was tired, so I went to bed." (indicates consequence)
- "Are you going to go shopping, or are you going to study at home?" (presents choice)
- Use specific examples to illustrate how these conjunctions are utilized in sentences to convey clear meanings and relationships between thoughts.
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Description
Test your knowledge on simple and complex sentences, including independent clauses and AAAWWUBBIS conjunctions. This quiz will help you understand how to construct different types of sentences appropriately.
