1. Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the simple subject once
Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the simple subject once. Circle the simple predicate.
1. The class is happy.
2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures.
3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.

2. Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the complete subject once
Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the complete subject once. Circle the complete predicate.
1. The class is happy.
2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures.
3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.

3. Goal 12-15-2016 You will be able to use simple, compound,
and complex sentences in your informational
piece.

4. Examples of Independent (Max) Clauses/Simple Sentences
Max and Nathan like to go to school.
Max loves the to color.
Max can open doors easily.
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5. Compound Sentence Sentence, F.a.n.b.o.y.s Sentence.
For
And
Nor
But Or
Yet So
Mrs. Vollman adores school, so she makes the most of her time there. ,
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6. Dependent (Nathan) Clauses
Just like Nathan, a dependent clause cannot survive by itself. It does not express a complete thought.
IT IS NOT A SENTENCE.
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7. Examples of Dependent (Nathan) Clauses
Until the next time I see him,
When I ran to the brick house,
Although I want to get an A in writing,
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8. The “AAAWWUBBIS” Words
Dependent clauses also begin with signal words.
These are “AAAWWUBBIS” words because they signal the beginning of a Nathan clause.
Max, help me!
“AAAWWUBBIS” are also known as subordinating conjunctions.

9. Common Dependent Clause “AAAWWUBBIS”
After
Although As
When
While
Until
Because
Before If
Since
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10. Complex Sentences Max (I.C.) + Nathan (D.C.)
Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.
Nathan (D.C.), + Max (I.C.)
Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother.

11. The Three Types of Sentences
Simple Sentences (“Max”)
Jade is a fantastic student.
Compound Sentences (“Max, + FANBOYS +Max”)
Angela went shopping, so she spend a lot of her allowance.
Complex (“Nathan, + Max OR Max + Nathan”)
Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother.
Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.