7th Grade ELA Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Bobby ran home.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If Reagan gets in trouble, he won't be able to go to the dance, and his parents will be furious.'

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Compound-complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'For the holidays, Julie baked an apple pie, cookies, and a coconut cake.'

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Simple.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought; it cannot stand alone.