Understanding Sentence Structures Flashcard

Front

Main clause example:

Back

She missed the bus.

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction: "She wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining."

Back

but

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Front

Fill in the blank: "_____ he was tired, he decided to finish his homework."

Back

Although

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Front

Dependent clause in: "When the rain stopped, they went outside."

Back

When the rain stopped

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Front

Independent clause example:

Back

She dances beautifully.

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Front

Construct a compound sentence: "He ran fast. He missed the bus."

Back

He ran fast, but he missed the bus.

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7.5.R.1

7.5.W.11

7.5.W.1

7.5.W.1 

Front

Create a complex sentence using the clause "after she finished her homework."

Back

After she finished her homework, she went to bed.

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Front

Identify the compound-complex sentence:

Back

Although it was raining, she went for a walk, and she got soaked.

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7.5.R.1

7.5.W.11

7.5.W.1

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Front

Identify the dependent clause: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

Back

If you study hard

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Front

Correct use of coordinating conjunction:

Back

She likes to read, for she loves learning new things.

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7.5.R.1

7.5.W.1

7.5.W.11

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