Complex Sentences

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• a word that connects a subject with its predicate

• Linking Verb

• a person, place or thing

• Adverb

• describes a verb, adjective, or other of its kind

• Action Verb

• something a person or thing can actively DO

• Adjective

• modifies or describes a noun or pronoun

• Noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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• used in place of a noun that has been referenced previously

• pronoun

• part of a sentence or clause that tells what the subject is or is doing

• predicate

• used with a noun or pronoun to show direction or location

• subject

• person, place, thing or idea that is being or doing

• preposition

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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• two (2) or more separate and independent clauses that put together with a conjunction or semicolon

• compound

• two (2) or more separate nouns that are put together and are doing or being the same thing

• compound predicate

• two (2) or more separate verbs that are put together to show what the subject is or is doing

• compound sentence

• made up of two (2) or more separate parts put together

• compound subject

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

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• group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and conveys a complete thought

• dependent clause

• group of words that contains a subject and a verb, but does not convey a complete thought

• independent clause

• group of words that contains a subject and a verb

• clause

• basic building block of grammar that conveys a complete thought (w/at least 1 subject & 1 predicate)

• sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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• two (2) or more separate and independent clauses put together with a coordinating conjunction

• complex sentence

• independent clause put together w/AT LEAST ONE dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction

• simple sentence

• made up of two (2) or more separate parts put together

• compound sentence

• made up of two (2) or more varied and interrelated parts

• complex

• a sentence that contains a single, complete thought and no other clauses

• compound

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

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• subordinating conjunction

• forms the main part of the subject in a sentence

• verb

• requires a comma IF used at the beginning of a sentence

• compound sentence

• includes a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction

• complex sentence

• forms the main part of the predicate in a sentences

• noun

• includes a subordinating conjunction and at least one dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

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• Mr. Converse and Ms. Rachel always work as a team.

• simple sentence

• made up two (2) or more separate parts put together

• compound sentence

• All the ConKids treat each other kindly and remain respectful in class.

• compound subject

• There are thirteen (13) learners in our class.

• complex sentence

• Ms. Rachel always has coffee in the morning, but she doesn't always dry her hair.

• compound predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of these is missing a word?

• A hungry polar bear sitting

  under a snowy evergreen tree

  noticed its phone was missing.

• Under a mound of snow, an athletic grandma

  hears unusual voices.

• A reliable hedgehog began asking too many questions during the morning meet.

• The dragon drooled dramatically, the elf was brave and stood her ground.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of these is missing a comma?

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• The menorah was ablaze and everyone sang as they filled up on latkes and kugel.

• Since my sister did it last year I got to place the seven candles in the kinara this season.

• The fanciest gift under the tree was for my little sister, so her eyes twinkled all day in anticipation.

• Although they may not follow any religion, many families celebrate the holiday season as a cultural tradition.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma with an AAAWWUBBIS...

(mark all that apply)

• ...whenever the dependent clause comes before the independent clause

• ...whenever the independent clause follows the dependent clause

• ...whenever it growls or sniffs your socks under the table.

• ...depending on where the subordinating conjunction is used in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A