(7th) Complex Sentences

(7th) Complex Sentences

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English

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'On the other hand I enjoy language arts'?

Back

The comma should go after 'hand': 'On the other hand, I enjoy language arts.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.'

Back

The dependent clause is 'if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.'

Back

The independent clause is 'he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.'

Back

The dependent clause is 'after what seemed like forever.'

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