Compound/Complex Sentences Period 3

Which of the following is the formula for a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by: A comma and one of the FANBOYS, A semicolon or A semicolon and a transitional.

• Two dependent clauses

• An independent clause, a dependent clause and one of the following: A comma and one of the FANBOYS, A semicolon or A semicolon and a transitional.

• Two transitional phrases and a simple sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Please write a compound sentence using one of the FANBOYS

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT an example of a compound sentence

• The dog ran, and the boy played.

• My mom went to the movies, because she really wanted buttery popcorn.

• Mr. Morton ran; Mrs. Flowers walked her Cat.

• Today it is sunny; however, It is cold if you go outside.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the complex sentences

• I filled my water bottle, because I was very thirsty.

• I cannot go home tonight; I will spend the night at my grandparents.

• Mr. Morton ran to the door, since the pizza delivery man was there.

• I cleaned my plate.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

Write your own complex sentence =]

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

• One dependent clause, with two independent clauses.

• Two dependent clauses, with one independent clause.

• Three independent clauses joined by FANBOYS.

• At least one simple sentence, one FANBOY and one dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

To complete the formula for a compound-complex sentence, fill in the blank with what kind of clause should be placed there: Because it was cool enough, I decided to run today, _________

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Try to write your own compound-complex sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a simple sentence?

• An independent clause.

• A sentence beginning with "because".

• What you write to your teacher.

• A dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Determine which sentences are simple sentences.

• Doug ran.

• Bill ate food.

• I drove to the airport, because it is too far to walk and I hate the bus.

• I flew to Kansas.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J