Simple, Compound, and Complex Sent. Review

She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held onto the spoon.

A dependent clause can stand alone.

two independent clauses joined together by a comma + a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon

After Bruno moved to the country, he found the boy in the striped pajamas behind the fence.

The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.

Tori decided to study stage management at Ball State.

ALL clauses contain a subject, verb, AND subordinating conjunction.

The definition of a clause is...

To remember coordinating conjunctions, we use the acronym AWUBIS.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

Candance could not find a thing to wear on the date with Jeremy.

Simple sentences can also be called independent clauses.

one independent clause + one (or more) dependent clause(s)

Betty didn't have any ice cream left at home, nor did she have the money to buy a milkshake from Pop's.

Every sentence must contain two pieces. What are they?

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.

Algernon had the surgery to increase his intelligence; that's why Charlie couldn't beat him in the maze.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.

Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.

The large, gray, ominous cloud hovered over the track meet.

James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.

The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.

When I went to the store, I found a large display of Bunny Bread.

Josie will only continue school if she feels safe.

Luna wore her favorite earrings every day to school.

Although Lady seemed reluctant to follow, Tramp knew she couldn't resist the promises he was making.

We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o'clock.

To remember the most common subordinating conjunctions, we use the acronym AWUBIS.

Jason Grace planned to build a tribute to everyone, yet the shrines were not built yet.