Review Sentences- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX. 1. Americans eat more bananas than any other fruit. 2. Americans eat a lot of beef, and they consume a lot of sugar. 3. I am vegan because I love animals. 4. I love animals, and the sight of blood makes me sick. 5. I will not eat meat or drink milk ever again.

Americans eat more bananas than any other fruit. Simple Answers- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Americans eat more bananas than any other fruit. Simple Americans eat a lot of beef, and they consume a lot of sugar. Compound I am a vegetarian because I love animals. Complex I love animals, and the sight of blood makes me sick. Compound I will not eat meat or drink milk ever again. Simple

Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead in the play. Practice Sentences- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX. Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead in the play. Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday? Is the party Friday or Saturday? I hope the party is on Friday, and I hope it is fun because I really want to go. Reading and writing are my favorite things to do since my English teacher is awesome!

Answers- Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead in the play. Simple Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday? Compound Is the party Friday or Saturday? Simple I hope the party is on Friday, and I hope it is fun because I really want to go. Compound-complex Reading and writing are my favorite things to do since my English teacher is awesome! Complex

On Saturdays I never get up before 9 o'clock. Practice Sentences- Thursday, September 6, 2018 Circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX. On Saturdays I never get up before 9 o'clock. Before she gives a test, the teacher should make sure the students are well-prepared, and she should give them candy. You can write on paper, or you can use a computer. I don't like dogs that bark at me when I go past. I don't like dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats because they make her sneeze.

Thursday, September 7, 2017 Answer sentences On Saturdays I never get up before 9 o'clock. Simple Before she gives a test, the teacher should make sure the students are well-prepared, and she should give them candy. Compound-complex You can write on paper, or you can use a computer. Compound I don't like dogs that bark at me when I go past. Complex I don't like dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats because they make her sneeze. Compound-complex

Although it was raining, we decided to go fishing. EXTRA Circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX. You can write on paper, but using a computer is better since you can easily correct your mistakes. Although it was raining, we decided to go fishing. A tree fell onto the school roof in a storm, but none of the students were injured. Our school basketball team lost their last game of the season. My friend and I both have a dog named Spike.

EXTRA You can write on paper, but using a computer is better since you can easily correct your mistake. Compound-complex Although it was raining, we decided to go fishing. Complex A tree fell onto the school roof in a storm, but none of the students were injured. Compound Our school basketball team lost their last game of the season. Simple My friend and I both have a dog named Spike. Simple

ONE MORE TIME… Clauses MUST contain a subject AND a verb! Complete thought? Yes- Independent; No Dependent Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex 1+ 1+ During the party, I danced all night, so now my feet are killing me.

AND NOW FOR THE TEST… Dependent and Independent on ALL sentences The last five sentences are new. GOOD LUCK!!!