What are some examples of different sentence structures that a writer might use when employing sentence variety?

Compound-complex and complex sentences only

What are the two main types of clauses?

Dependent and independent clauses.

What is an independent clause?

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought or idea.

A subordinate clause that depends on another clause or phrase to form a complete sentence.

A type of punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

Why are independent clauses important in sentence construction?

They provide the main idea or information in a sentence.

They make sentences longer and more complex.

They depend on other clauses or phrases to form a complete sentence.

They do not convey any ideas or emotions.

What is a dependent clause?

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought or idea on its own.

A group of words that contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought or idea.

A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

A type of sentence that always ends with an exclamation point.

How does a dependent clause differ from an independent clause?

Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

Dependent clauses stand alone as sentences, while independent clauses do not.

Dependent clauses do not contain a subject or a verb, while independent clauses do.

Independent clauses are always introduced by subordinating conjunctions, while dependent clauses are not.

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

To connect words and phrases of different grammatical ranks in a sentence.

To create complex sentences that are difficult to understand.

To separate clauses in a sentence.

Choose the example(s) of a simple sentences below.

I bought my friends some candy.

I can go out to eat with my friends.

I went to the store, but I didn't know what to buy

When we buy his birthday cake, we have to make sure it’s lemon.

Choose the example(s) of a compound sentences below.

I visited the beach, and I got a really bad sunburn.

Rose took her dog for a walk, and they played fetch.

I bought my friends some candy.

Because I have good grades, I can go out to eat with my friends.

Choose the example(s) of a complex sentences below.

I bought my friends some candy because they were hungry.

Rose took her dog for a walk since it was a nice day outside.

I went to the store but didn't know what to buy.

The kid really wanted candy, yet his dentist told him not to eat any.

Week 7- Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some trees bear fruits.

compound sentence

complex

sentence

simple

sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Superheroes save the world while the rest of us sleep.

compound sentence

complex sentence

simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does your dad take milk in his coffee, or does he prefer cream?

complex sentence

simple sentence

compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nina plays with blocks while she waits for her dad.

compound sentence

simple sentence

complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I put the chocolate milk in the fridge, and my sister sliced the bread.

compound sentences

complex sentence

simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

They swam at the pool party, and they ate pizza.

simple sentence

compound sentence

complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Her mom drove her minivan to the movies.

complex sentence

simple sentence

compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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Week 7- Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Some trees bear fruits.

Superheroes save the world while the rest of us sleep.

Does your dad take milk in his coffee, or does he prefer cream?

Nina plays with blocks while she waits for her dad.

I put the chocolate milk in the fridge, and my sister sliced the bread.

They swam at the pool party, and they ate pizza.

Her mom drove her minivan to the movies.

Jake drinks orange juice because it is sweet.

The dog was hungry, so he begged for food.

What are some examples of different sentence structures that a writer might use when employing sentence variety?

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