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.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Does this sentence need a comma?

Because Mrs. Frey's coffee was too cold she heated it in the microwave.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Jill likes to go to the beach.

• Whenever you finish.

• If you read The Outsiders.

• Before you eat breakfast.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• While you were outside.
• If you don't study.
• When you get to the goal.
• all of the above

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the DEPENDENT clause in the sentence below?
While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner.

• While he eats lunch,
• he talks about what he will eat for dinner.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify whether the clause in blue below is dependent or independent.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• simple sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• after

• before

• there is no comma

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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

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so
• but
• yet
• for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E