Directions: Complete each of the following statements.
1. A ___________________ is a group of words with its own subject and verb.
2. A dependent clause is another name for the _______________ clause.
3. The two types of clauses are the ____________________clause and the
__________________ clause.
4. The ______________________ clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
5. The ______________________ clause has a subject and a verb, but it does not express a complete thought.
Which description defines a dependent clause?
A. It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
B. It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both
C. It can stand alone as a sentence
D. It expresses a complete thought.
Which choice best describes the function of phrases and clauses?
A. to ensure sentences are complete
B. to make conversations fun
C. to add detail and meaning
D. to express thoughts and ideas
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?
A. It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
B. It expresses an incomplete thought.
C. It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both.
D. It describes the action in a sentence and cannot stand alone.
Lesson 3: Simple, Complex, Compound, and Compound-Complex Sentences
A simple sentence is one independent clause—a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand by itself as a complete thought.
Example: The dog chased the ball.
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses linked by a word such as and, but, or or.
Example: Mr. Roberts was a teacher, but he also coached soccer.
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses—a group of words that has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.
Example: Although he was a science teacher, Mr. Roberts also taught math.
Directions: Using the phrase provided below, write a sentence. THEN label your sentences by writing simple, compound, or complex in parentheses after each one.
Example: attended high school
Sentence using the phrase: My neighbor attended high school with my daughter, so they drove together each morning.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence
1. liked to write poetry
Sentence using the phrase: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sentence Type: ___________________________
2. Although he was
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sentence Type: ___________________________
1. John liked to write poetry in his free time.(Simple Sentence)
2. Although he was late, Jim still made it to the meeting. (Complex Sentence)
No, Answer the other questions too!
My apologies, here are the answers to the remaining questions:
Which description defines a dependent clause?
A. It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
Which choice best describes the function of phrases and clauses?
C. to add detail and meaning
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?
A. It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
1. liked to write poetry
Sentence using the phrase: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sentence Type: ___________________________
2. Although he was
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sentence Type: ___________________________
3. played soccer for his school team
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sentence Type: ___________________________
1. Mary liked to write poetry when she was feeling creative. (Simple Sentence)
2. Although he was tired, Tim stayed up late to finish his homework. (Complex Sentence)
3. Jake played soccer for his school team and he was the captain. (Compound Sentence)
1. Sentence using the phrase: She liked to write poetry in her free time. (Simple Sentence)
2. Sentence using the phrase: Although he was tired, John decided to go for a run. (Complex Sentence)