Grammar Quiz

Just some quick reminders for the grammar quiz tomorrow (Friday).

Independent clauses have a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a sentence (meaning they have a complete thought).

Subordinate clauses have a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone (meaning they do not make a complete thought).

Example of an independent clause:
I like to run up hills
Example of a subordinate clause:
After she ran up the hill

Simple sentences are made up of exactly one independent clause and zero subordinate clauses.

Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses and zero subordinate clauses. Remember that compound sentences combine clauses by using a comma and one of the FANBOYS OR by using a semi colon.

Complex sentences are made up of one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Be on the lookout for words like "although," "because," and "after" (and other subordinating conjunctions) because they are a clue that a subordinate clause might be coming up.

Example of a simple sentence:
Jan likes to dance.
Example of a compund sentence:
John will eat, but Tracy will not cook.
Example of a complex sentence:
If you like fish, I cannot be your friend.