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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?
A group of words that expresses a complete thought; must have a subject and a predicate.
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, thing, quality, or idea that the sentence is about.
What is a predicate?
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Sentences start with?
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Sentences end with?
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What does 'although' indicate?
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What does 'while' indicate?
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What does 'as' do in a sentence?
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What does 'before' indicate?
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What does 'after' indicate?
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What does 'if' indicate?
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What does 'since' indicate?
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_____________ you don't have very much privacy, being famous still makes life fun.
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__________________ we get to sleep in, Saturday is the best day of the week.
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__________ Mrs. Martin was a child, she loved to eat!
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__________ I turned in the test to my teacher, the timer went off.
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__________ (NOT when or as) some are quiet when they're upset, others are very loud.
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______ I had a million dollars, I would share it with others.
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_____ I get a million dollars, I will need to plan for my future.
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____________ the kids ate seventeen scoops of ice cream, they were very sick.
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_____________ you make an important decision, you need to think about the consequences of your choice.
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___________________ you keep trying, eventually, you will succeed.
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______________ you are late, everyone else has to wait.
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___________________ dinner, please wash the dishes.
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__________________________ I wanted to win, I still lost.
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____________________ leaving for school, you should pack your backpack.
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_____________________ I eat something, I will be hungry and grumpy.
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_____________ the snow fell, I started getting excited about winter break!
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____________________ you are running in the race, I will cheer you on.
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__________________________ you are hungry, we will buy a pizza.
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________________________ we are undefeated, we won the state championship.
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A comma must be placed before the FANBOYS or connecting word.
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Each part of the compound sentence must be able to make sense on its own.
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What does 'for' indicate in a sentence?
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What does 'and' indicate?
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What does 'nor' indicate?
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What does 'but' indicate?
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What does 'or' indicate?
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What does 'yet' indicate?
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What does 'so' indicate?
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What is a simple sentence?
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What is a compound sentence?
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What is a conjunction?
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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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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.
