Constructing Varied Sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• One independent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

• A clause with no subject

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

Which sentence structure contains at least one dependent and one independent clause?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What type of sentence is: "She runs every day, but she lifts weights on weekends"?

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses must it contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the role of a coordinating conjunction?

• To link two dependent clauses

• To connect two independent clauses

• To modify a verb

• To start a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which type of sentence is: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework"?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

In the sentence: "She smiled as the sun set," what kind of clause is "as the sun set"?

• Independent

• Relative

• Noun

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the sentence type: "She plays soccer and she enjoys reading."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the effect of varying sentence structure in writing?

• It adds confusion

• It ensures sentences are the same length

• It focuses on one idea only

• It makes the writing more engaging

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• "She enjoys reading, and she writes every day."

• "The dog barked loudly."

• "Although she was tired, she finished her work, and she went to bed."

• "Because it was raining, we stayed inside."

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E