Identifying Sentences (S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX) Warm Up

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

Ray stayed up late because he had company.

• S

• SCS

• SCV

• CD

• CX

Answer explanation

CX- It has a subordinate clause (because he had company).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

The lazy dog and the old cat were basking in the sun.

• S

• SCS

• SCV

• CD

• CX

Answer explanation

There is a compound subject- "dog and cat".

(2 SN+ 1V)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

I will cheer for you when you cross the line.

• S

• F

• SCS

• SCV

• CX

Answer explanation

This sentence has the subordinate clause "when you cross the finish line".

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

Because I was late.

• S

• F

• SCS

• SCV

• CX

Answer explanation

"Because I was late" is a subordinate clause. A subordinate clause is a fragment.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

I have worked here a long time, and I have enjoyed it.

• S

• SCS

• SCV

• CD

• CX

Answer explanation

Two simple sentences (independent clauses) are joined by a coordinate conjunction.

(S1 ,conjunction S2)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify each type of sentence by choosing the correct label.

The mysterious package was received on Friday.

• S

• SCS

• SCV

• CD

• CX

Answer explanation

This independent clause has one subject and one verb. (1 SN + 1 V)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify this complex sentence as a (CX,1) or a (CX,2).

I buy my fruit at the farmer's market because it is fresh.

• (CX,1)

• (CX,2)

Answer explanation

The subordinating clause (because it is fresh) comes last in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify this complex sentence as a (CX,1) or a (CX,2).

Since Mom is bringing the roast, I will bring the rolls to our dinner.

• (CX, 1)

• (CX, 2)

Answer explanation

The subordinate clause (Since Mom is bringing the roast) begins this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Correct the run-on sentence as indicated by the label in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

The doctor finished he listened to my heart again. (CX, before) (1)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Correct the run-on sentence as indicated by the label in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

The students got in line the lunch bell rang.

(CX, after) (2)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F