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A simple sentence is:
1 or more independent clauses
1 independent clause
1 dependent clause
1 phrase and 1 clause
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Crying profusely, I watched the ending of Titanic and used all the Kleenex in the house.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
The kids are at school now, so I can watch QVC all day.
Simple
Compound
Simple
Compound
At lunch, Greg and I ate an entire pizza, but we were still hungry for more.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I love bacon but I hate the smell of it.
I love bacon, but I hate the smell of it.
I love bacon; but I hate the smell of it.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum and does nothing all day.
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum, and does nothing all day.
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum; and does nothing all day.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I am getting my driver's license on Friday; I am so excited!
I am getting my driver's license on Friday, I am so excited!
I am getting my driver's license on Friday I am so excited!
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I did all of my homework, yet I have no idea where I put it.
I did all of my homework; yet I have no idea where I put it.
I did all of my homework yet I have no idea where I put it.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I am so full but I can't stop eating this cheesecake.
I am so full, but I can't stop eating this cheesecake.
I am so full; but I can't stop eating this cheesecake.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I can't decide; should we have Chipotle or Taco Bell for dinner?
I can't decide, should we have Chipotle or Taco Bell for dinner?
I can't decide should we have Chipotle, or Taco Bell for dinner?
If a coordinating conjunction is separating two independent clauses, you also need:
a comma
a semi-colon
you do not need punctuation
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Lisa went to bed early but forgot to set her alarm.
Lisa went to bed early, but forgot to set her alarm.
Lisa went to bed early; but forgot to set her alarm.
What is a compound sentence?
2 or more independent clauses
1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause
2 or more independent clauses, 2 or more phrases
Crying sadly, I watched the ending of Titanic and used all the tissues in the house.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Which among the sentences below is NOT a simple sentence?
The dog went out and ran away.
The dog saw that the gate is open.
The dog is trying to run away.
The gate is open, so the dog is trying to run away.
simple
compound
complex
Although the supermarket is closer, Talia shopped at the farmers’ market.
The type of the sentence above is.......?
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Manuel and Terell plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
When I'm tired, I'm not good company for anyone.
Simple
Independent Clause
Compound
Complex
Nina plays with blocks while she waits for her dad.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
What TWO things go in a simple sentence?
subject and predicate
subject and preposition
nominal and predicate
preposition and predicate
What is a compound sentence?
It is an independent and a dependent clause.
It is two dependent clauses connected together.
It is two simple sentences combined together.
It is a simple sentence and an independent clause.
What kinds of things connect compound sentences?
abbreviations
conjunctions
periods
ideas
Select the simple sentence below.
We are in class and we are in school.
I am sitting down.
I sit and I type.
I am looking at my paper and I am making any needed corrections.
Select the compound sentence below.
I am tired but here.
I was at my boys' swim meet this weekend.
Today I ate lunch and I ate breakfast.
My cats act like they have never eaten.
Identify the sentence below.
The old book.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Fragment Sentence
Identify the sentence below.
Although I would love to go to the movies after school, I have homework to do.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Fragment Sentence
A simple sentence has one _______ and one _________.
Person, Place
Noun, Verb
Person, Thing
Person, Verb
A compound sentence is made up of ______________________.
Two complete sentences
One complete sentence
Threes complete sentences
One and a half sentences
A compound sentence has _____.
FANBOYS
FUNBOYS
FUNNY
FANBUYS
Complex sentences include _____.
one complete sentence and one fragment
one complete sentence and no fragments
two complete sentences
two fragment sentences
Complex sentences include ___.
AWUBIS
AWBEARS
AWUBEES
AWUBISE
Fragment sentences are missing____.
a noun or a verb; OR they may have missing information
a subject or a noun: OR they may not have a verb
a noun or a person: OR they may not have a place
a noun or a verb; OR they may not have a time
Sterling went to the library and he ran into Riley.
Complex
Compound
Simple
Because Marina and Isela were wearing matching outfits, they decided to take a picture.
Complex
Simple
Compound
Holt had the choice to go to the store, or he could go to the party.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Ivy received an 'A' in Photography class.
Simple
Compound
Complex
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
A compound sentence must contain at least _____ independent clauses
1
2
3
4
Where does the comma go in a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
before the FANBOYS
after the FANBOYS
after the semicolon
before the semicolon
The underlined red word is: The marvelous Ms. Mazel moved many miles away.
a verb
a subject
a predicate
a compound
The underlined red word is: The marvelous Ms. Mazel moved many miles away.
a verb
a subject
a predicate
a compound
The underlined red word is: The marvelous Ms. Mazel moved many miles away.
a verb
a subject
a predicate
a compound
The following is what type of sentence: Tupac wrote about his own identity journey, for it is clear in the poem he struggles finding who he is.
simple
simple compound
compound
predicate
The following is what type of sentence: Teresa Mei Chuc and Tupac reflected and wrote about their struggles with identity.
simple
simple compound
compound
predicate
The following is what type of sentence: The rose and the speaker both express and emphasize something coming from nothing.
simple
simple compound
compound
predicate
The following is what type of sentence: Both poems speak about one struggling with identity, yet they celebrate individuality.
simple
simple compound
compound
predicate
"After you get home, I want you to clean your room."
This is a...
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
The dog barks.
The dogs barks.
The dog bark.
The dogs bark.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?
The team wins the match.
The team win the match.
The teams wins the match.
The teams win the match.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with phrases between subject and verb?
The box of pens is on the table.
The box of pens are on the table.
The boxes of pens is on the table.
The boxes of pens are on the table.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with compound subjects joined by 'and'?
John and Mary is coming.
John and Mary are coming.
Peanut butter and jelly is my favorite.
Peanut butter and jelly are my favorite.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?
Neither John nor his friends is coming.
Neither John nor his friends are coming.
Either the dogs or the cat is making that noise.
Either the dogs or the cat are making that noise.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with quantity expressions?
All of the cake is gone.
All of the cake are gone.
All of the cakes is gone.
All of the cakes are gone.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement in inverted sentences?
Here is the book.
Here are the book.
There is the books.
There are the books.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with titles, book names, and other singular entities?
"The Lord of the Rings" are a popular book series.
"The Lord of the Rings" is a popular book series.
Economics are an interesting subject.
Economics is an interesting subject.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with units of measurement?
Ten dollars are a reasonable price.
Ten dollars is a reasonable price.
Five kilometers are a long distance.
Five kilometers is a long distance.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with a plural indefinite pronoun?
Several is attending the meeting.
Several are attending the meeting.
Few is attending the meeting.
Few are attending the meeting.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with a phrase between subject and verb?
The list of items is long.
The list of items are long.
The lists of items is long.
The lists of items are long.
What is the pronoun in the following sentence? "Jessica gave her book to the teacher."
Jessica
Book
Teacher
Her
My sister is great! ____ name is Rosa.
his
my
her
your
Select the correct pronoun for the compound subject: "Jerry and ___ are going to the concert."
Me
I
What's the boy's name? _____ name is Ben Scott.
Your
His
Her
My
Patricia's father works in a bank. _________likes to be in contact with people.
She
He
They
We
Kate and I are in the same class. _______take the same bus to go to school.
She
They
We
I
Debbie has a cat. _____ cat is very lively.
Her
His
My
Our
A boy is playing in the park . ___________ is playing with his dog.
He
She
They
It
Choose the correct pronoun to finish the sentence.
Steven never knew much about ants until his sister wrote _____ report on them.
them
her
us
him
My brother is an accountant. ______________ works in a school.
He is
His
He's
He
People stayed safe because _____ listened to his advice.
she
he
it
they
Mr. Jordan warned people about a hurricane and told _____ what to do.
him
her
them
it
Mr. Jordan reports the weather. _____ gets help from my mother.
She
He
It
They
Which sentence shows correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
My mother studies weather. She is a hurricane expert.
Scientists study storms. People must prepare for them.
The wind was 95 miles an hour. She was very strong.
Grandpa was on the porch. They yelled for Grandma.
Dorothy (drives, drive) a vintage Ford truck.
drives
drive
The window (sticks, stick) in humid weather.
sticks
stick
The airlines (offers, offer) advice for children traveling alone.
offers
offer
I (naps, nap) every afternoon.
naps
nap
Liam (works, work) as a computer help desk technician.
works
work
Strawberries (remains, remain) fresh for only a few days.
remains
remain
Dr. Perry (sees, see) new patients on Tuesday.
sees
see
The books (costs, cost) less online than at the store.
costs
cost
Kathy and Lauren (attends, attend) an accelerated Spanish program.
attends
attend
Dancing (is, are) a form of art, a form of exercise, and a form of recreation.
is
are
Elaine (drive, drives) to the recycling center.
drive
drives
The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
debates
debate
The cars (swerve, swerves) to avoid hitting the dog.
swerve
swerves
The students (study, studies) for the test.
study
studies
The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
live
lives
George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
doesn't
don't
Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
is
are
The swimmers (competes, compete) against one another every year.
competes
compete
One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
is
are
Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.
The band of musicians __________ well.
sing
sings
Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.
The audience of fans __________ disappointed in the performance.
is
are
Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.
The audience of fans __________ disappointed in the performance.
is
are
Select the correct verb that agrees with the collective noun.
The group of friends __________ to separate classrooms.
goes
go
