Sentence Forms Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences

Identify the Subject and Predicate (Verb) in these Simple Sentences: 1. ) Megan and

Co *Contains 2 independent clauses m (simple sentences) joined by a po coordinating conjunction.

Identify the conjunction in these COMPOUND sentences: 1. ) I am going to the

Examples: 1. ) When he handed in his homework, he forgot to hand the

Identify the conjunction in these COMPLEX sentences: 1. ) Because it was raining, the

Examples: 1. ) Charlie could not hear his watch because it had stopped, and

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Sentence Forms Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences Compound-Complex Sentences

s e c n e t n e S e A. ) Some students like to study l p m i in the mornings. S Also called an Independent Clause – contains a Subject and a Predicate (Verb) and it Expresses a Complete Thought B. ) Sydney and Lauren play soccer in the afternoons. C. ) Shelly goes to the library and studies every day.

Identify the Subject and Predicate (Verb) in these Simple Sentences: 1. ) Megan and De. Anne auditioned for the lead role in the musical. 2. ) The kittens were adopted by the family. 3. ) Peanut butter and grape jelly sandwiches are Jaime’s favorite. 4. ) Stu. Co decorated the cafeteria for the Homecoming Dance. 5. ) The surprise party was organized by Kathy’s two best friends.

Co *Contains 2 independent clauses m (simple sentences) joined by a po coordinating conjunction. un *The conjunctions are as follows: d. S for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. e nt (Helpful Hint: The first letter of each en conjunction spells FANBOYS) ce *These conjunctions are always s preceded by a comma.

Identify the conjunction in these COMPOUND sentences: 1. ) I am going to the dance, so I have to buy a new dress. 2. ) Jerry took the pictures, and Alicia developed them. 3. ) New York is on the East Coast, and California is on the West Coast. 4. ) Seth walked into the crowded room, but I couldn’t find him. 5. ) Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday?

x e l p s e m c o n C te n e S *Has an intendent clause joined by a dependent clause/subordinate clause. -Dependent clauses do NOT express a complete thought and can’t stand alone as sentences. -A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction: Because, since, after, although, if, when, etc. *Follow these formats when writing complex sentences: --DEPENDENT CLAUSE, INDEPENDENT CLAUSE Because I have no milk, I’ll go to the store. --INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, DEPENDENT CLAUSE I’ll go to the store because I have no milk.

Examples: 1. ) When he handed in his homework, he forgot to hand the teacher the last page. 2. ) The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error. 3. ) The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow. (HINT: You really do) 4. ) After they finished studying, Jack and Diane went to the Tasty Freeze.

Identify the conjunction in these COMPLEX sentences: 1. ) Because it was raining, the game was cancelled. 2. ) When I am sick, I do not go to school. 3. ) He is not going because I forgot to invite him. 4. ) George watched football because Sarah went shopping. 5. ) If you want pizza, you need to order it now.

d n u o p x e m pl es o C m nc Co nte e S *Contains 2 Independent clauses (simple sentences) & 1 Dependent (Subordinate) clause. **Put a comma AFTER the dependent/subordinate clause IF it begins the sentence. ***Put a comma BEFORE the FANBOYS that connect the 2 independent clauses.

Examples: 1. ) Charlie could not hear his watch because it had stopped, and he was worried. 2. ) Because it had stopped, Charlie could not hear his watch, and he was worried. 3. ) Although Mom called out for Linus, no one answered, and Mom was scared. 4. ) No one answered when Mom called out for Linus, and Mom was scared.