Compound and Complex Sentences 1

Which sentence has the commas in the correct place?

• Even though crocodiles are scary, I like watching movies about them.

• Even though, crocodiles are scary, I like watching movies about them.

• Even though crocodiles are scary I like watching movies, about them.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which part of the following sentence is a dependent clause.

Because he is the science teacher, Mr. Siranni knows a lot about science, and he has a great beard.

Dependent clause = not a complete sentence.

• Because he is the science teacher

• Mr. Siranni knows a lot about science

• and he has a great beard.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which part of the following sentence is the independent clause?

Although many students think they are scary, Jesse thinks clowns are cool.

• Although many students think they are scary

• Jesse thinks clowns are cool

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following compound sentences have the comma in the correct place?

• Zach and Chase both like video games and, they play together sometimes.

• Zach and Chase both like video games, and they play together sometimes.

• Zach, and Chase both like video games, and they play together sometimes.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the best excuse for not completing your homework?

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of the following complex sentences has its comma in the correct spot?

• Even though, you might be tired you should still do your homework.

• Even though you might be tired, you should still do your homework.

• Even though you might be tired you should, still do your homework.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

• Some people like math.

• Math can be important.

• Because it is difficult.

• It might take awhile.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

If you had to give up one for an entire week, which would you choose?

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D