Sentences

Sentences

Part 1 Conjunctions

Part 2 Simple and Compound Sentences

Part 3 Narrative Essay

Part 1: Conjunctions

Conjunctions

• connect related words, phrases, ideas, sentences

• FANBOYS

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

FOR

Examples:

I wasn't able to to study (effect), for I finished my chores (cause).

My sister failed her test, for she spent all night watching TV.

AND

Examples:

I like playing online games, and I like eating sweets.

My sister like comedy films and I like horror films.

NOR

EXAMPLES:

I do not like the heat, nor do I like the cold weather.

She does not write well, nor does she review her work.

BUT

EXAMPLES:

I need to study for my quiz, but I need to finish my chores.

My brother promised to lend me his Switch, but he didn't keep his promise.

OR

EXAMPLES:

I can study for my lessons early, or I can rest first.

You can choose eat junk food, or you can choose to eat healthy snacks.

YET

EXAMPLES:

I ran very fast, yet I still didn't make it.

I ate so much already, yet I feel like I can still eat more.

SO

EXAMPLES:

I need to study now, so I can have more time to rest.

She needs to submit on time, so she gets the highest grade.

Drills

Fill in the Blanks

My sister asked me what our summer plans are,

my parents told me not to spoil the surprise.

Fill in the Blanks

Next summer, I can spend summer vacation with my cousins in the province,

I can go to a different country with my family.

Fill in the Blanks

I told them I can’t stand the cold weather,

they want to go skiing in Japan.

Fill in the Blanks

My mom realized that I won’t be able to move well in cold weather,

we decided to narrow down the choices left.

Fill in the Blanks

We seem to be running in circles,

we can’t arrive at a common decision about this trip.

Fill in the Blanks

We don’t want to pass up on this opportunity,

do we want to just stay at home simply because we disagree.

Fill in the Blanks

My parents decided to do a very thorough research on expenses,

we still came up with a pricey plan.

Fill in the Blanks

We ended up liking what we came up with,

we realized any trip would be fun as long as we're together.

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PART 2

Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple Sentences

• consist of one complete idea

• EXAMPLES:

• I am a Grade 4 student

• I like sleeping and eating.

• My best friend and I are classmates.

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple sentence?

The teacher asked a question.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple sentence?

I like swimming and basketball.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple sentence?

Kennan played games, and he finished his chores

• yes

• no

Compound Sentences

• consist of 2 related ideas connected by a conjunction

• EXAMPLES:

• I am a Grade 4 student, and I study in Xavier School San Juan.

• We like watching TV, but we don't like the same movies.

Multiple Choice

Is this a compound sentence?

I want to travel, but I'm afraid of the virus.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this a compound sentence?

Kennan and his sister stayed together at home.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this a compound sentence?

We felt good about our grades, for we studied very hard during the school year.

• yes

• no

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Personal Narrative Essay

BOLD BEGINNING

MIGHTY MIDDLE

EXCELLENT ENDING

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