Find all the dependent clauses.

since we won our first baseball game

The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.

My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,

Find all the independent clauses.

The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.

A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly. When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.

comma after home comma after broken

comma after father comma after broken

comma after home comma after and

No additional punctuation is needed.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly. Although Jennifer says it isn't true I believe that Jaime is secretly in love with her but he hasn't told her because he is afraid of rejection.

comma after true comma between her and but

comma after Although comma after love comma after because

comma after true comma after but comma after because

No additional punctuation needed

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk but she didn't have enough money.

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money?

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team, although he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although, he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

Eduardo wants to join, the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

Annabella was rude to Judith because she wasn't feeling well, but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

Annabella was rude to Judith, because she wasn't feeling well but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

Annabella was rude to Judith because she wasn't feeling well but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

Annabella was rude, to Judith because, she wasn't feeling well, but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill, he decided to return to Spain because he wanted to take care of her, and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill he decided to return to Spain, because he wanted to take care of her and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill, he decided to return to Spain because, he wanted to take care of her, and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill he decided to return to Spain because he wanted to take care of her and he could spend some time, with the rest of his family.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The trees grow tall and close together.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.

but

and

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.

but

and

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.

but

and

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.

compound

complex

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.I

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Complex & Compound Complex Sentences

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.

The trees grow tall and close together.

Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.

Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.

You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.

The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.

Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.

Because I took lessons, I know how to ski very well.

You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.

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Complex & Compound Complex Sentences

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.

The trees grow tall and close together.

Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.

Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.

You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.

The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.

Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.

Because I took lessons, I know how to ski very well.

You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.

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Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.