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Simple, Compound, and Complex Lesson

Simple, Compound, and Complex Lesson

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English

4th Grade

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CCSS
L.2.1F, L.3.1H, L.7.1A

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Emily Wiley

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16 Slides • 19 Questions

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Open Ended

What are the three types of sentences?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a compound sentence?

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A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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A sentence with only one clause.

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A sentence with two dependent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of a dependent clause?

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Has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Contains only a verb.

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Is always joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Fill in the Blank

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Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wish I could skip school today because I have a big test in math.'

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wish

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could

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because

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have

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Multiple Select

Select all the words that can be used as subordinating conjunctions to start dependent clauses.

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after

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and

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because

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while

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause using examples from the sentences shown.

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the sentence 'When I watch TV, I always want a snack.' is the dependent clause?

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When I watch TV

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I always want a snack

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When I want a snack

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TV

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Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

After school, I want to play.

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a) simple

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b. compound

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c. complex

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Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

My mom thinks I'm too young, but I can handle it.

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a) simple

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b. compound

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c. complex

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Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

I keep my room clean, have good grades, and help at school.

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a) simple

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b. compound

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c. complex

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Multiple Choice

Is the sentence 'Even though she disagrees, I feel pretty responible.' simple, compound, or complex?

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simple

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compound

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complex

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Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

I am trying to convice her.

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a) simple

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b. compound

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c. complex

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Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

She might change her mind since I will be in middle school next year.

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simple

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compound

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complex

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Open Ended

Pick a sentence and add to it to make a complex sentence:

I need to clean my room.

I can't find my science book.

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Open Ended

How would you explain the difference between a simple sentence and other types of sentences based on what you learned today?

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Multiple Choice

What are the three types of sentences discussed in the lesson?

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Simple, Compound, Complex

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Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory

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Subject, Predicate, Clause

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Active, Passive, Interrogative

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