Review - Punctuating Simple and Compound Sentences

Review - Punctuating Simple and Compound Sentences

Here is a colorful chameleon.

A simple sentence must have:

• One independent clause (one complete thought with a subject and a verb). See the next slide.

• A subject - (who/what the sentence is about)

• A verb - (an action or state of being)

• A capital letter at the beginning.

• A punctuation mark at the end.

• Monkeys love ripe bananas.

A Simple Sentence = 1 Independent Clause with a subject-verb pattern:

• SV - The frog invited the fly to lunch.

• SVV - The frog ate the fly and swam in the pond.

• SSV - The frog and the fly swam together.

• SSVV - The frog and the fly swam in the pond and took a nap.

• Poor fly.

Multiple Choice

Reading increases your knowledge of the world. What is the sentence formula?

• SV

• SVV

• SSV

• SSVV

Multiple Choice

Reading increases your knowledge of the world. What is the verb?

• knowledge

• of

• world

• increases

Multiple Choice

Finish the following: Every sentence needs a capital letter, end punctuation, subject, ___________, and ______________.

• verb, must make sense

• subject, verb

• verb, prepositional phrase

• verb, and adjectives

Multiple Choice

Readers understand others better and have more empathy. What is the sentence formula?

• SV

• SVV

• SSV

• SSVV

Multiple Choice

What is another name for a complete sentence?

• Dependent clause
• preposition
• independent clause
• adjective

Multiple Choice

Reading and writing improve communication and entertain us. What sentence pattern is this?

• SV

• SVV

• SSV

• SSVV

Multiple Choice

Reading and writing are important life skills. What sentence pattern is this?

• SV

• SVV

• SSV

• SSVV

Multiple Choice

I love to read. What is the sentence formula?

• SV

• SVV

• SSV

• SSVV

Simple Sentence vs. Compound Sentence

Simple sentences - 1 independent clause
I swam. I ate a fly.

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Compound sentences - 2 or more simple sentences connected by a comma+conjuction
I swam, and I ate a fly.

There are only 7 conjunctions (called coordinating conjunctions) that link simple sentences together into compound sentences with a comma. They are the FANBOYS! (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, & so)

A Compound Sentence = SVSV pattern connected with comma+conjunction:

• SV+SV - The dog ate lunch, for he was hungry.

• SSV+SV - The dog and weasel ate lunch, and the monkey watched.

• SV+SVV - The dog will not eat bananas, nor will the monkey or weasel!

• SSV+SV - The dog and monkey ate lunch, but the weasel slept.

• SV+SV - The dog will eat, or he will be hungry.

• SSVV+SV - Mrs. Dodson and I ran and biked, yet we are not tired!

• SV+SVV- I like good grades, so I'll do my work and study hard.

Only use a comma with a FANBOY when it is connecting 2 simples into a compound! (*The comma, conjunction goes where a period would go.)

• Juan and Sahil are friends.

• Juan and Sahil are friends, and they are on the same team.

• I like ketchup but not mustard.

• I like ketchup, but I do not like mustard.

• You studied so that you would pass my test.

• You studied, so you passed your test.

• Would you like a cupcake or a doughnut?

• Would you like a cupcake, or would you like a doughnut?

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

It was raining in Kansas but it was sunny in New Jersey.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

I liked the gummies but I did not like the candy corn.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

The space alien wore a sunglasses and a floppy hat.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

Sam is the older brother and Thomas is the younger brother.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

I went to the store for I needed a carton of milk.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

He drove to the movie theater for the afternoon.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

They loved playing video games so I bought them a Nintendo Switch.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

Sam loved the rain so much that he threw his umbrella away and stood in the storm.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

Thomas wears glasses yet he couldn't see the elephant that stepped on his toe.

• Yes, it is compound.

• No, it is simple.

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

Sam's choices were clear; he could either ice skate to school or he could ride the toboggan and make his dog pull him.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

Thomas's choices were clear; he could either surf to school or do the backstroke.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What animal was on the very first slide of this lesson?

• a chameleon

• a leopard

• a mouse

• a parrot

Capital letters are ALWAYS used for:

• The first word of a sentence. (Dogs are good pets.)

• The word "I" (My dogs and I are friends.)

• Proper names (Alice, Brazil, Earth, Leesburg, Dr. King, December)

• The first word of a quote (Khalil said, "Skateboarding is fun.")

• Titles of books, stories, movies, emails... (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Bridge Home, "Priscilla and the Wimps")

Some guidelines for writing emails:

• Use good manners.

• Start with a friendly salutation like, "Dear Mrs. Carter," at the beginning.

• Offer a friendly greeting.

• You may then state your request or question or comment.

• End with a closing and your name.

• Remember to say please and thank you.

• Manners matter!

Sample Email to a Teacher

Dear Mrs. Harbolick,

I hope you are having a nice day. I have finished the NRI practice, and I am ready for the quiz.

Thank you very much,

Neil Hutt

_____________________________________________

From now on, improperly written emails may be returned to you to be corrected. Don't forget your subject line!

Assignment: Write your teacher an email.

• It must follow the pattern and rules from the previous 2 slides and include a subject line (capitalized like a title), salutation, greeting, message, and closing.

• Include no more than 3 sentences in the message. Include one simple and one compound sentence.

• If you can't think of anything to write about, offer a compliment. Your teachers work very hard for your benefit.