Question

notes: sentence structures
clear and concise sentences: sentences that are clear and to the point. (not wordy)
simple sentences: a sentence that gives a ________. (1 subject (noun) + 1 predicate (verb) )
ex: adolescents often experience new and unfamiliar emotions. (subject) (predicate)
compound sentences
for and nor but or yet so: - ____ complete sentences joined with a ___ and ______ conjunction.
rule: add a _____ then a ______
ex: the athlete likes to race, but she gets nervous before each race.
ex: sussie likes to race, for she usually wins first prize.
complex sentences
(subordinate conjunctions)
time: when, during, after, until, once,
place: where, wherever
reason: because, since therefore, so,
condition: if, even though, unless,
person: who, whoever, whose: - ______ complete sentence and ______ clauses
*a clause is a group of words that has a subordinate conjunction at the beginning
rule: put __ comma if the clause is at the______ of the sentence.
ex: when the bell rings, all students go to their next class.
rule: put __ commas if the clause ______ the complete sentence.
ex: teachers, who stand by the door, greet their students as they walk in.
rule: ______ comma if the clause is at the end of the sentence.
ex: other teachers stay inside because they greet students inside.
*purpose: provides additional information to clarify and express ideas.
compound-complex sentences
for and nor but or yet so
when, during, after, until where, wherever, by the time, once, as soon as
because, since therefore
if, even though,: - one ______ + one ______
(super long sentence) these sentences will need commas
example: 1 (2 commas)
when students walk in, they take out their materials, and they begin working on their bell work.
example 2 (2 commas)
all eighth grade students move on to high school, even though they dont pass all classes, but they are encouraged to do their best.
example 3 (1 comma)
many students look forward to the culmination, but they usually get nervous since they know most of their family members are waiting to see them.

Explanation:

Simple Sentences

A simple sentence should give a single complete thought. The structure is 1 subject (noun) + 1 predicate (verb), so the blank should be "single complete thought".

Compound sentences are made by joining two complete sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (like for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). The rule is to add a comma then a coordinating conjunction.

• Complex sentences have one complete sentence and one or more subordinate clauses.
• For the comma rule: If the clause is at the beginning of the sentence, put a comma. If the clause is in the middle of the complete sentence, put commas (to set off the non - essential clause). If the clause is at the end of the sentence, no comma.

Answer:

single complete thought

Compound Sentences