Understanding Complex Sentences and Parts of Speech in "The Diary of a Young Girl"

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Anne writes in her diary every day.

• Although Anne is young, she writes about her experiences with a depth that surprises many.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: Anne *writes* in her diary every day.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In the sentence "Because Anne feels isolated, she turns to her diary for comfort," what is the dependent clause?

• Because Anne feels isolated

• she turns to her diary for comfort

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

• Anne and her family hides in the Secret Annex.

• Anne and her family hide in the Secret Annex.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: Anne's diary entries provide a *unique* perspective on life during the war.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Although Anne is confined

• Anne dreams of becoming a writer

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: The diary *reveals* Anne's innermost thoughts.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• Anne cherishes her diary.

• While hiding, Anne writes about her hopes and fears.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

In the sentence "If Anne feels sad, she writes in her diary," what is the dependent clause?

• If Anne feels sad

• she writes in her diary

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

• The stories in the diary captivates the reader.

• The stories in the diary captivate the reader.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A