Sentence Structure Review

A SIMPLE SENTENCE is made from...

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• two independent clauses

• a dependent clause and an independent clause

A COMPOUND SENTENCE is made from...

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• two independent clauses

• a dependent clause and an independent clause

A COMPLEX SENTENCE is made from...

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• two independent clauses

• a dependent clause and an independent clause

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS are used to join...

• independent clauses

• dependent clauses

• dependent and independent clauses

• phrases

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3C

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS are used to join...

• independent clauses

• dependent clauses

• dependent and independent clauses

• phrases

What is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE in this sentence: While I am drying the dishes, you can vacuum the living room.

• while I am drying the dishes

• you can vacuum the living room

What is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION in this sentence: I was able to see my teacher for help since the bus was early today.

• able

• was

• for

• since

Which of the following sentences is punctuated CORRECTLY?

• Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.

• Kerry called the fire department and they arrived very quickly.

• We couldn't go to the beach because the car broke down.

• The campers stayed in the tent, while the cold rain fell.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following sentences is punctuated INCORRECTLY?

• The baseball player ran to second base when the pitcher dropped the ball.

• Peter worked hard on his homework, yet he didn’t finish it.

• The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat, but the audience did not applaud.

• Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and received medals.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE in this sentence: We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock.

• we have to go to bed

• when the clock chimes ten o'clock

• go to bed when the clock chimes

• chimes ten o'clock