1. Bell Ringer: September 25/26
We are going to look over our vocabulary quizzes today. Some of you did amazingly well, while some of you need some extra help on types of sentences. In order to improve those grades that need some TLC, we are going to do a mini lesson over the sentence types, and then take a mini quiz so I can see you understand the concept.

2. This clause can stand alone and make sense.
Simple Sentences
Contains an independent clause
Verb #2
Subject
Verb #1
No Subject
Sally washes her car everyday and then drives it through the mud.
Just because there is
a FANBOY, don’t assume it’s compound. Check to see if there
are 2 independent clauses first
This clause can stand alone and make sense.

3. The “although” makes it This clause can stand alone and make sense
Complex Sentences
Contains an independent clause and a dependent clause
Subject
Verb
Subject
Verb
Although I am tired today, I still had the energy to get all of my chores done.
The “although” makes it
So it can’t stand alone
This clause can stand alone and make sense

4. Compound Sentences Subject Verb Subject Verb This clause can
Contains at least two independent clauses, and they are joined
together with a FANBOYS conjunction
Subject
Verb
Subject
Verb
Sarah fell off of the swing, and she received a bruise on her shin.
This clause can
stand alone
This clause can stand alone and make sense
Here is the FANBOYS conjunction

5. Compound-Complex Sentences
Contains at least two independent clauses, and an independent clause
Subject
Verb
Subject
Subject
Verb
Verb
Since I have not eaten today, I am very hangry, and I have a headache.
However, this clause can
not stand alone
Both of these clauses can stand alone.
Here is the FANBOYS conjunction

6. Pre-Quiz I received a C on my test because I forgot to study.
While I fed my cat, the bird got loose, and my dog threw up.
On Thursdays I practice the piano and drums.
I made enchiladas for my family, but they all got sick since I used expired sour cream.
Running a marathon sounds exciting, yet I will never do it.
Tomorrow is the best day ever since I turn 106.
The crazy, adorable, little girl came over to my house to play school.
I hate asparagus, since it smells like vomit, but I adore brussel sprouts.

7. Pre-Quiz Answers
I received a C on my test because I forgot to study. COMPLEX
While I fed my cat, the bird got loose, and my dog threw up. COMPOUND-COMPLEX
On Thursdays I practice the piano and drums. SIMPLE
I made enchiladas for my family, but they all got sick since I used expired sour cream. COMPOUND-COMPLEX
Running a marathon sounds exciting, yet I will never do it. COMPOUND
Tomorrow is the best day ever since I turn 106. COMPLEX
The crazy, adorable, little girl came over to my house to play school. SIMPLE
I hate asparagus, since it smells like vomit, but I adore brussel sprouts. COMPOUND-COMPLEX
KEY:
BLACK INK = INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
PURPLE INK = DEPENDENT CLAUSE
BLUE INK = FANBOY/CONJUNCTION

8. Real Mini Quiz Please take the mini quiz and place it
in the basket when you are finished.
I will then use this score to update your
other grade (which I have not entered
yet, but have recorded)

9. Colon vs. Semi-colons Review
- used to join two closely-related sentences
- used before words like however, therefore, likewise, etc.
I love lasagna; I should learn to make it.
I love lasagna; however, I will never learn how to make it since it is so difficult.
I love lasagna; therefore, if I continue eating it, I will grow wider than a house.
Notice: sentences are complete and they are closely related to each other.
- set up lists
- sets up a statement, saying, rule
I ate these three things before lunch: a candy bar, an entire meatloaf, and a Power bar.
Mom gave me only one rule to live by: always remember to keep your good name.
Notice: the blue section before the colon can stand by itself. It is NOT a sentence fragment.

10. Colon vs. Semi-colons Partner Quick Quiz
1. Create a sentence using a colon with the word NOTORIOUS
Create a sentence with a semi-colon using the word EBULLIENT
Create a sentence using the words OBLIVIOUS and IMMINENT that also uses a colon.
Create a sentence that uses a semicolon and these two words: DIURNAL and MUTABLE
Create a sentence that uses both a colon and a semi-colon, but none of our vocabulary words.
Be ready to share your sentences.