Sentence Types

[Fill in the blank; Select ALL that apply] An independent clause ________________

• contains a subject and a verb.

• contains either a subject and a verb (but not both).

• can stand alone as a sentence.

• cannot stand alone as a sentence.

[Fill in the blank; Select ALL that apply] A dependent clause ________________

• contains a subject and a verb

• contains either a subject and a verb (but not both).

• can stand alone as a sentence.

• cannot stand alone as a sentence.

[Fill in the blank; Select ALL that apply] A phrase ________________

• contains a subject and a verb.

• contains either a subject and a verb (but not both).

• can stand alone as a sentence.

• cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Which answer choice is a dependent clause?

• in the bushes near the brook

• because of the storm

• since I tried hard

• I tried hard.

Which answer choice is an independent clause?

• After I went to the park.

• After the storm.

• When I forget the answer.

• Jessie forgot.

Which answer is a phrase?

• After I went to the park.

• After the storm.

• If I know the answer.

• I will go.

Identify the sentence type of this sentence: Harvey has a loving home that he appreciates.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify the sentence type of this sentence: The other students told Esteban that he should tell the story of his father, and he finally acquiesced.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify the sentence type of this sentence: The other student told Esteban who the imposter in the game was.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify the sentence type of this sentence:

Harvey's dad is in Florida, so his uncle is taking care of Harvey in his absence.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex