Grammar focus: Independent and dependent clauses

"Because he'd seen that word on The Simpsons, he knew that it didn't count." is an example of a ____ sentence.

"I prefer to sleep late, but I get up at 5:30 if I have to work." is a ____ sentence.

The "B" in the mnemonic device FANBOYS stands for ___.

"Because I was told not to start sentences with certain words, I feel lied to." is a ___ sentence.

"He has accused me of inventing words and I resent such accusations!" is an example of a ____ sentence.

"As the cat screeched, Jacob knocked over a sugar bowl and Mikey licked it off the floor" has __ independent clause(s).

"I've had Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' song in my head for roughly 20 years" is a ___ sentence.

Which type of sentence has just one independent clause?

Simple sentences are usually, but not always, short.

"When my brother and I play Scrabble, we are very competitive." is an example of a ____ sentence.

Compound-complex sentences must have two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

An independent clause is also known as

"I tried to play the word KWIJIBO once." is an example of a ____ sentence.

Compound questions must use commas between independent clauses.

"When I watched the movie Us, I was so nervous that I kept covering my eyes." is a ____ sentence.

"I forgot to set my alarm, so I woke up late and screamed!" has ___ independent clauses.

The conjunctions in FANBOYS are used to separate independent clauses.

Which type of sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

"I am allergic to dogs or I would own 50 of them." is a compound sentence.

Which type of sentence has two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses?

"I am competitive, but I'm not a cheater." is an example of a ___ sentence.

A dependent clause is a type of prepositional phrase.

"I still have to wash, dry, and fold laundry tonight." is a ____ sentence.

"My husband can't believe that I've watched 20 Hallmark movies this month" is a compound sentence.

"I feel prepared for the quiz, though I should probably review the definitions again." has ___ dependent clause(s).