Simple and Compound sentences

Front

A simple sentence is:

Back

1 independent clause

Front

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 

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Compound Sentence

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A complete sentence with at least one subject and one verb

Front

The kids are at school now, so I can watch QVC all day.

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Compound

Front

Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.

Back

Simple

Front

Which of the following is NOT a rule for simple sentences?

• Must contain a SUBJECT
• Must contain a VERB
• Must express one complete idea
• Must have a comma after the FANBOYS

Back

Must have a comma after the FANBOYS

Front

A compound sentence must contain at least _____ independent clauses.

Back

2

Front

Where does the comma go in a COMPOUND SENTENCE? Options: before the FANBOYS, after the FANBOYS, after the semicolon, before the semicolon

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before the FANBOYS

Front

The underlined red word is: The marvelous Ms. Mazel moved many miles away.

Back

a subject

Front

The underlined red word in the sentence: The marvelous Ms. Mazel moved many miles away.

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a verb