Connecting Sentences and Clauses

Compound sentence

A sentence that includes two or more independent clauses

This is an independent clause because it contains a __________. We journaled about our adventure.

Complete thought

Which revision uses a coordinating conjunction to combine the sentences? The inventor initially struggled to solve the problem. She discovered an ingenious solution.

The inventor initially struggled to solve the problem, but she discovered an ingenious solution.

Which sentences correctly use conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs?

1. Although horseback riding is fun, it can be expensive. 2. Horseback riding is fun; however, it can be expensive. 3. Horseback riding is fun, but it can be expensive.

Which sentences correctly use conjunctive adverbs correctly?

1. I believe, therefore, that this is the best course of action. 2. Regular exercise makes you stronger; also, it helps you sleep. 3. You should not sing in the concert if you have a cold, however. 4. Meanwhile, Cassie collected shells on the beach.

Which are independent clauses? Check all that apply.

1. They decided to take a long walk 2. We were able to arrive on schedule 3. He was unsure how to proceed

Dependent clause

A clause that does not express a complete thought

Independent clause

A clause that expresses a complete thought

What must the writer add to the sentence above in order to create a compound sentence? A hedge of rosemary and lavender surrounded the herb garden.

A coordinating conjunction and an independent clause

Clause

A group of words that includes both a subject and a verb

Complex sentence

A sentence that includes an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

Conjunction

A word used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences

Which revision changes the dependent clause into an independent clause? After the conversation with her publisher, when she decided to write an autobiography.

After the conversation with her publisher, she decided to write an autobiography.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Although I am tired, I will finish my homework.

Which is an example of a dependent clause?

As the storm approaches from the north

Which is a compound sentence?

I painted my bedroom beige, but my sister painted her room blue.

Which analysis of the passage is correct? All the students signed a petition, but they still needed the faculty's permission to start the club. The students came to the next faculty meeting, and they presented a solid argument. All of their hard work paid off because the students won their campaign.

It contains two compound sentences and one complex sentence.

How can the passage best be described? The rocket is fully fueled, and the liftoff is scheduled for next week. The journey to the space station should take five hours, but it could take longer. The mission control team is very experienced, so the launch should go smoothly.

It has all compound sentences.

Which revision correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to link the two ideas? The night was cold and windy. We stayed outside to study the constellations.

Our breath frosted the night air; nevertheless, we lingered outside to study the constellations.

A(n) __________ makes clauses dependent.

Subordinating conjunction

Which is a complex sentence?

They will not defeat their enemy until they come up with a better strategy.

Which section of the passage is a dependent clause? Recently, in the waning dark hours just before dawn, the mother raccoon clambered up the side of the tree, where she proceeded to chew a hole in the trunk. The next evening, she moved into the tree with her two cubs.

Where she proceeded to chew a hole in the trunk

Dependent clause examples:

a. Because Cory forgot his book b. When I go to Ohio c. Although Kate enjoys watching football d. Because Jeremiah studied for the quiz

Independent clause examples:

a. Jessica joined the swim team b. Dogs make great pets c. My brother loves drawing d. Kate enjoys watching football e. Jeremiah studied for the quiz f. My grandmother made rice and beans g. We need to wash the windows tomorrow h. Spring cleaning can be fun

Clause examples:

a. My mother texted me b. Because the teacher arrived c. Susan waited patiently d. I swim e. Because she visited f. The lion roared g. If we made pancakes for breakfast

Not clause examples:

a. The science classroom at my school b. Seems friendly c. Those zebras d. Whispered to me