The part that names the person, place, thing, quality, or idea that the sentence is about is called the...
subject
*By mistake the ice man turned down the freezer all the ice melted.* Punctuate this sentence (hint: there should be two punctuation marks)
mistake, and either ; or ,so
What are the two ways a writer can join two independent clauses?
a semicolon and a comma and a FANBOYS (coordinating conjunction)
What is the minimum number of independent clauses needed for a compound sentence?
two
A simple sentence contains....
either a subject and a verb OR an independent clause
*The water rose and then receded.* Should a comma be added to this sentence? Y/N Why or Why not?
It's a simple sentence: SVV
The part that shows the action or state of being is called the....
verb
*Buy that shirt, ________ it looks amazing on you!* Which FANBOYS BEST completes the sentence? FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
for
Finish the following sentence using the provided FANBOYS and an independent clause: The baby did not cry, nor
any various answer containing a subject and a verb and a not/negative
List the FANBOYS
for and nor but or yet so
Which acronym is used to remember the coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
1 like Bill, _____________ sometimes he is too overwhelming. Which FANBOYS BEST completes the sentence? FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
but
*The Angels got crearned by the Devils for the Devils are a better team.* Should this be punctuated? Y/N Why? + What is the sentence formula?
Yes, comma after Devils (it's a compound sentence - SV, cc/F SV
The fire was caused by the candles, ________ it began with a careless match. Which FANBOYS BEST completes the sentence? FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
or
*Dr. Lee teaches math; his wife teaches history* How many independent clauses are in this sentence?
two
Finish the following sentence using the provided FANBOYS and an independent clause: The president called for peace, but...
various answers must include at least one subject and one verb