1. 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 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.

2. 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

3. 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!

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

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