Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause
• One dependent clause
• An independent clause and a dependent clause
• A simple sentence with a subject and verb

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?

• independent clauses
• dependent clauses
• both a and b
• simple sentences

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.

• If
• When
• While
• Summer

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• If the band marches in the parade.
• When you purchase candy.
• Although it is snowing.
• All of the above

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can a subordinate clause stand alone?   (Hint: the child)

• Yes, it is a complete thought.
• No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.
• Neither a or b

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do relative pronouns start dependent clauses?
Relative pronouns are as follows:
(that, which, who, whom or whose)

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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

• compound
• complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Because it wasn't cold enough, our snowman melted right away.

• compound
• complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H