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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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  • Naing packed up all the camping gear after our tent was destroyed by a bear.
    Complex
  • What are the formulas for a compound sentence?
    I,cI and I:I
  • Norma and Jesling drove to the park and ate lunch.
    Simple
  • What is the job of the subject of a sentence?
    It tells who or what the sentence is about.
  • Yakob walked the floor, and his employees were taking care of the stock room.
    Compound
  • Evelin held the ball in her hand and didn't know where to throw it.
    Simple
  • What are the formulas for a complex sentence?
    ID and D, I
  • Although Diego loves country music, he also enjoys listening to jazz.
    Complex
  • How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?
    2 or more
  • What is an independent clause?
    It has a subject and verb and can stand by itself.
  • The police officer turned on his lights, and the red Mustang pulled to the side of the road.
    Compound
  • What are the elements of a complete sentence?
    capitalization, end punctuation, subject, verb, makes sense (is a complete thought)
  • The cat and dog fought in the living room.
    Simple
  • Name 5 subordinate conjunctions (NOT FANBOYS) used in complex sentences
    because, while, if, when, that, before, after, whenever, even though, while
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: Erick's car sped down the freeway
    Independent
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: when Jibril wanted to go play soccer
    Dependent
  • Matin tried out for the school play and was thrilled when she earned the lead part!
    Complex
  • What is a dependent clause?
    It has a subject and verb, but it cannot stand on it's own.
  • Mrs. Henning's favorite TV show is Halifax Redemption, but my Par Meh really likes Thai drama.
    Compound
  • Moo Lay wanted to join the band because he plays the drums well.
    Complex
  • Name the 7 FANBOYS
    for, and, nor, but, or , yet, so
  • What is the job of the verb in a sentence?
    It tells what the subject is or is doing>