Simple and Compound Sentence Review

A simple sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. This means that it is technically a(n) _________________ clause.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Taking this independent clause, we need to make sure that the first letter is _________________.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Lastly, we need to make sure that the independent clause has ________________ at the end.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

A compound sentences is two ________________ clauses joined together.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In compound sentences, when using conjunctions, we have to use ___________________ conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

The acronym we use to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is _____________________.

In order, separated only by spaces, the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are...

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Our other option, if we're not using coordinating conjunctions, would be to use a ___________________ instead of a comma.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Simple or compound?

I moved the pig's lips, so it looked like it was talking.

• simple

• compound

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Simple or compound?

Superdog put on his cape and strolled on the treadmill.

• simple

• compound

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CCSS.L.9-10.1