Sentence Structure Definitions Lesson

Sentence Structure

Review clauses and phrases and define each element of a sentence

Objectives

• What: I can (7.L.1.a) Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.

• Why: So, I can improve my writing. ​

• How: I know I’ve got it when I can engage in a mini-lesson, succeed on a Quiz, and extend my learning on a Gimkit

Agenda

• Notes: Clauses

• Check for Understanding

• Notes: Conjunctions & Compound/Complex Sentences

• Check for Understanding

• Quiz: Sentence Structure

Comprehension Check

Answer the following 4 questions to check your knowledge of clauses and simple sentences.

Multiple Choice

(Question 1 of 4)

What is the simple predicate (1 verb) of this sentence:

My favorite shirt on the shelf is pink in color.

• shirt

• favorite

• my

• is

Multiple Choice

(Question 2 of 4)

What is the simple subject (1 noun) of this sentence:

The big red dog jumped over the moon.

• dog

• The

• jumped

• moon

Multiple Choice

(Question 3 of 4)

Which of the following example sentences is a simple sentence?

• The cat sleeps soundly, and the dog runs loudly.

• While the cat sleeps, the dog barks.
• The cat and dog play together, so they are friends.

• The large cat sleeps on the pillow.

Multiple Choice

(Question 4 of 4)

Which of the following example sentences is a simple sentence?

• The cat and dog sleep together because they are friends.

• Sleeping cats are adorable, but they are troublesome.

• The cat sleeps while the dog barks.
• The sleepy cat randomly sleeps everywhere.

Comprehension Check

Answer the following 10 questions to check your understanding of sentence structure

Multiple Choice

(question 1 of 10)

Although swimming is not the best sport for losing weight, it can be a great aerobic workout.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

(question 2 of 10)

Many companies in the United States are looking to higher young, energetic workers.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

(question 3 of 10)

Many trial lawyers are experts at bending the truth to help their clients.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

(question 4 of 10)

Because biking is becoming popular again, skateboarders will have to make more room on the sidewalks and streets.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

(question 5 of 10)

Nancy was still sleeping, so Kathy went to school without her.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

(question 6 of 10)

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are what type of words?

• subordinating conjunctions

• coordinating conjunctions

Multiple Choice

(question 7 of 10)

Words like, although, after, before, because, and whereas are examples of ...

• coordinating conjunctions

• subordinating conjunctions

Multiple Choice

(question 8 of 10)

A simple sentence is

• a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought

• a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but

• one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Multiple Choice

(question 9 of 10)

A compound sentence is

• a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought

• a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but

• one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Multiple Choice

(question 10 of 10)

A complex sentence is

• a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought

• a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but

• one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Assessment

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• Take the Quiz: Sentence Structure Definitions

• Finished?

  • Complete the extra credit

  • Join the Gimkit: Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences