Compound and Complex Sentences

Question 1

A complex sentence consists of...

Accepted Answer

dependent clause / independent clause / ONAWHITEBUS word

Question 2

A semicolon can take the place of "comma - FANBOYS" in a compound sentence.

Accepted Answer

Yes - mind blown!, Yessiree!, Yes!

Question 3

The goat is hungry.

Accepted Answer

simple sentence, independent clause, feed him

Question 4

A dependent clause...

Accepted Answer

cannot stand on its own

Question 5

Batman arrived in the batmobile ___________ Joker had already gotten away.

Accepted Answer

, but

Question 6

A complex sentence needs a comma when...

Accepted Answer

The dependent clause is first.

Question 7

ONAWHITEBUS words are not...

Accepted Answer

found in compound sentences

Question 8

The FANBOYS are used in:

Accepted Answer

compound sentences

Question 9

Mom made extra gravy since I like it so much.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 10

I like gravy. This is a...

Accepted Answer

simple sentence

Question 11

Since Dave broke his arm, he has been afraid of horses. This sentence...

Accepted Answer

Needs a comma because the dependent clause is first.

Question 12

Dorothy was grounded, so she didn't get to go to the movies. This is a ....

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 13

Until his mother gets one too, Bob will not get a new phone. This sentence...

Accepted Answer

is complex

Question 14

We need water, for we are thirsty. This is a(n)...

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 15

An independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Since she was grounded, Sarah did not get to go to the movies. This is a...

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 17

Victor got some new cleats _______________ he scored the winning goal.

Accepted Answer

, and

Question 18

The FANBOYS are:

Accepted Answer

for - and - nor - but - or - yet - so

Question 19

Bob will not get a new phone until his mother gets one too. This sentence...

Accepted Answer

is complex

Question 20

"whenever my uncle eats pizza" is a(n)

Accepted Answer

dependent clause

Questions 20