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.
answer all of them
A. It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
C. to add detail and meaning
A. It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
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: _________________________________________________
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Sentence Type: ___________________________
2. Although he was
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________
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Sentence Type: ___________________________
3. played soccer for his school team
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________
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Sentence Type: ___________________________
1. My sister liked to write poetry during her free time.
Sentence Type: Simple Sentence
2. Although he was tired, he decided to go for a run in the park.
Sentence Type: Complex Sentence
3. For several years, my cousin played soccer for his school team, and he even won awards for his skills.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence
Directions: Label each sentence below as simple, complex, compound, or compound-complex. You will only use each term only ONCE.
1. The players were nervous because they had never beaten the opposing team.
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2. When the teams left the field for halftime, the home team was winning, but the opposing team trailed by only one goal.
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3. The home team had the fans’ support, and families cheered from the stands.
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4. The fans went wild over every steal and goal during the game.
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Directions: Read the following sentences. Identify each as either simple, compound, or complex. Write your answer on the line.
1. The ducks and geese flew south. _________________
2. Some birds swam or hunted for grain. ________________
3. Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat, it sometimes misses its mark.
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4. Mr. Gleason runs a pet store, and his two children help him. ____________________
5. The store is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. ______________________
Identifying the sentence structures:
1. Compound Sentence
2. Compound-Complex Sentence
3. Simple Sentence
4. Simple Sentence
Identifying the types of sentences:
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Compound
5. Compound