Complex Sentence Daily Grade

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• Amy needs a babysitter since she will have to work late tonight.

• While Betty likes chocolate ice cream Lily prefers vanilla.

• Rocco the husky howls, when he feels he isn't getting enough attention.

• Before going to bed it's important to floss and brush your teeth.

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.I

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.I

Is a comma needed in the sentence below?

James and Sally stretched before the soccer game began.

• No comma needed.

• Yes, after before

• Yes, after stretched

• Yes, after Sally

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Which sentence is written correctly?

• As you write a paper you should always re-read what you write.

• Although she was tired, Delilah kept running to finish the marathon.

• Scooby Doo and Shaggy should never split from the group, since they always end up finding the monsters.

• Teachers find it annoying, when students pop their gum loudly.

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TEKS.ELA.5.11.D.I 5.11.D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Neville Longbottom won Gryffindor the House Cup with his courage to stand up against his friends.

• Leslie loves candy, so Halloween is her favorite holiday.

• Armadillos are strange creatures because of their unusual armor.

• Until you graduate from high school.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V

Is a comma needed in the sentence below?

Sean cracked up when his teacher ripped one in class.

• Yes, after the word up

• No comma is needed

• Yes, after the word when

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• After you take out the garbage.

• Because you asked so kindly.

• If you are willing to try.

• You will go far in life, Jenny.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Steven is the funniest kid because he is an actual comedian outside of school.

• She was a champion soccer player.

• Although he tried his best.

• As Patrick Star had a nightmare and screamed about spiders, he smashed Spongebob with a rock.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V

Is a comma needed in the sentence below?

Since the teacher was absent the class went bananas.

• Yes, after the word since

• No comma needed

• Yes, after the word class

• Yes, after the word absent

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Is a comma needed in the sentence below?

Until Marco finishes his project his parents won't let him have his phone back.

• No comma needed.

• Yes, after finishes

• Yes, after project

• Yes, after Until

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Does the sentence below need a comma?

Zeek always eats as he watches television.

• No comma needed.

• Comma after eats

• Comma after as

• Comma after watches

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TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI