Apple ELA flashcard #2

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

Back

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

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What is the structure of a compound-complex sentence?

Back

The structure of a compound-complex sentence is: Independent + Independent + Dependent (or variations thereof).

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although the team was near the summit, the thin air made the last few steps seem like miles.'

Back

The dependent clause is 'Although the team was near the summit'.

Front

What is a clause?

Back

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Why is 'must have jumped' not a clause?

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It is not a clause because it has no subject.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide an example of an independent clause.

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An example of an independent clause is 'We walked slowly.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Can a sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the role of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the sentence but cannot stand alone.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A