In the previous sentence: Although we just bought it, the bread was stale. WHY was it neither a simple or a compound sentence?

It contained a dependent clause

It contained two independent clauses

What is the analogy that we have been using to describe simple vs compound sentences?

Simple Sentences are 1 adult and Compound Sentences are 2 adults in a relationship

Simple Sentences are 1 adult, Compound Sentences are 1 adult and 1 child

Simple Sentences are 1 child and Compound Sentences are 1 adult

I don't know what an analogy is

Sentence Structures

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English

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.2.1F, L.3.1I, L.7.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the complete predicate of the following sentence?

We had to leave the party because the room was so crowded.

had to leave the party because the room was so crowded

because the room was so crowded

We

was crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the subject of the following sentence?

Up the hill, the travelers stumbled upon a beautiful lake.

hill

lake

stumbled

travelers

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a clause?

a group of words containing a subject but no verb

a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb.

a group of words containing a verb but no subject

Those merry folk who live at the North Pole.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find the dependent clause:

A point has no length or width

When you mean line segment

He uses a ruler

Every square is a rectangle

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence is the following?

The facts that are taught in math classes can be useful in practical problems.

Interrogative

Imperative

Declarative

Exclamatory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentences start with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause?

Because it was so cold.

Jay asked the store clerk for directions.

Dinah read a magazine while she waited for the bus.

Joyce enjoyed geometry more that she enjoyed algebra.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:
Flamenco is a traditional dance from southern Spain.

is

is traditional

Flamenco

from

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Sentence Structures

15 questions

What is the complete predicate of the following sentence?

We had to leave the party because the room was so crowded.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

Up the hill, the travelers stumbled upon a beautiful lake.

What is a clause?

Find the dependent clause:

What type of sentence is the following?

The facts that are taught in math classes can be useful in practical problems.

Which sentences start with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause?

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:
Flamenco is a traditional dance from southern Spain.

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:

Brightly colored dresses are the costume of female flamenco dancers.

What is the simple subject in the sentence below?

The beautiful dresses look frilly.

What type of sentence is the following?

Tegan and Ayden both tried new dishes at their favorite restaurant; they ordered California rolls.

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What is the complete predicate of the following sentence?We had to leave the party because the room was so crowded.

What is the subject of the following sentence?Up the hill, the travelers stumbled upon a beautiful lake.

What is a clause?

Find the dependent clause:

What type of sentence is the following?The facts that are taught in math classes can be useful in practical problems.

Which sentences start with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause?

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:Flamenco is a traditional dance from southern Spain.

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:Brightly colored dresses are the costume of female flamenco dancers.

What is the simple subject in the sentence below?The beautiful dresses look frilly.

What type of sentence is the following?Tegan and Ayden both tried new dishes at their favorite restaurant; they ordered California rolls.

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What is the complete predicate of the following sentence?

We had to leave the party because the room was so crowded.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

Up the hill, the travelers stumbled upon a beautiful lake.

What type of sentence is the following?

The facts that are taught in math classes can be useful in practical problems.

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:
Flamenco is a traditional dance from southern Spain.

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below:

Brightly colored dresses are the costume of female flamenco dancers.

What is the simple subject in the sentence below?

The beautiful dresses look frilly.

What type of sentence is the following?

Tegan and Ayden both tried new dishes at their favorite restaurant; they ordered California rolls.