Sentence Types

It is correct to use a comma with "because"

• if it is a complex sentence

• always

• only if it has a dependent clause

• never

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

This type of sentence may be formatted with a semicolon.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A simple sentence that begins with a subordinating conjunction is also called a _____________ when it is used by itself.

• fragment

• simple sentence

• conjunctive

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The following sentence is an example of

"The Hobbit" is an excellent movie about a quest ; furthermore, it is a classic novel written by J.R.R Tolkien.

• a run-on sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

• a simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complex sentences include

• a dependent clause and an independent clause

• two independent clauses

• a simple sentence and coordinating conjunction

• two simple sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which one is correctly punctuated?

• Mom made us stay and read the credits, after the movie ended.

• After the movie ended mom made us stay and read the credits.

• After the movie ended; mom made us stay and read the credits.

• After the movie ended, Mom made us stay and read the credits.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the sentences is correct?

• No one really likes peas, and carrots.

• She wore a blue shirt and, that is was the other team's color.

• We had to turn back, because it was raining too heavily.

• Marshal did not stay because he had to go to work early.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

"Although Sam washed his car yesterday." is an example of

• A. a simple sentence

• B. a fragment

• C. both B and D

• D. an dependent clause

• E. none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Identify the simple sentences.

• Tuesday's game time changed to 4:00 pm.

• Stella did not care for the new neighbors or their friends.

• Until Penny brings up her grades she cannot be on the swim team.

• Eat your dinner or you cannot have ice cream.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B