Sentence Types, Colons, and Semi-Colons quiz

Simple Sentences are used when there is _______

a subject and a verb

Compound subject have _________

Multiple subjects

Compound Verbs have ________

Multiple Verbs

Compound Sentences ________

Has 2 or more independent clauses joined by a FANBOY, semi-colon or an conjunctive adverb+ semi-colon

FANBOYS is an acronym used to remember the verbs ________

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Semicolons join ______ together

2 independent clauses that are related

Complex sentences have _______

1 of each type of clause

The Dog barked can be classified as ______

a simple sentence

Ian camped and swam in the cascade is a ______

Compound verb

What type of sentence is this: Because I don’t have enough money, I cannot buy a car

A complex sentence

The brown dog loved playing with his toys, and he enjoys sleeping all night can be classified as ______

a compound sentence

Ian and Hannah camped in the cascade can be classified as _____

Compound subject

The sentence The black dog with a white patch of fur on his nose barked loudly at the passing car is a ______

Simple sentence

The sentence it rained all day; but we still enjoyed our hike can be classified as ____

a compound sentence

What are the subjects of a semi-colon?

He, she, it, they

What is a rule with a semi-colon concerning a FANBOY?

You cannot use a semi-colon with a fanboy

What are some conjunctive adverbs?

consequently, furthermore, incidentally, moreover, similarly, therefore, undoubtedly, hence, likewise, otherwise

Colons are used for ______ and ______

a list, emphasis