sentence structure

sentence structure

by Pip Hacker

​Simple Sentence

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Identify the SUBJECT of the simple sentence.

A Tsunami can quickly flatten cities.

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Identify the VERB of the simple sentence.

A Tsunami can quickly flatten cities.

Open Ended

Select a subject and a verb to create a simple sentence. 

Open Ended

Turn the simple sentences into a compound sentence.

 

Snow is formed in clouds. It is made of water vapour. 

Open Ended

Turn the simple sentences into a compound sentence.

Scientists can predict where an earthquake may happen. They cannot predict when it will happen.

Open Ended

Turn the simple sentences into a compound sentence.

Floods are caused by excessive rainfall. They are very dangerous.

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Identify the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION of the complex sentence.

Cyclones are inward spiralling winds that destroy everything in their path.

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Identify the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE of the complex sentence.

Cyclones are inward spiralling winds that destroy everything in their path.

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Identify the DEPENDENT CLAUSE of the complex sentence.

Cyclones are inward spiralling winds that destroy everything in their path.

Open Ended

Create a complex sentence using a subject, verb and subordinating conjunction.