Complex Sentences

Is the underlined part independent or dependent?

Dad got me a glass of water during the night.

• independent

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the dependent clause?

John turned off the lights on the front porch.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the underlined part independent or dependent?

The florist gree 1,000 roses in the greenhouse.

• dependent

• independent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that is always short.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that lacks punctuation.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that only contains independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

AAAWWUBBIS conjunctions...

• are coordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

• are coordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

I was able to get my worked checked since the bus was early today.

Q: What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

• was

• since

• able

• to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.

Q: What is the dependent clause?

• once we practice this

• once we practice this many times

• it will be much easier

• it will be much easier to do

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the dependent clause?

The tree grew quickly but doesn't look healthy.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the part underlined dependent or independent?

My aunt likes to call me before bed.

• independent

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

_{Which AAAWWUBBIS word best fits in the sentence?} 
_____ you buy milk, you should check the expiration date. 

• After
• Although
• Until
• When

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E