[ SEM 4] Mastering Sentence Structures

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a complex sentence with additional phrases.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

Combine these sentences: The cat is sleeping. The dog is barking.

• The dog is sleeping and the cat is barking.

• The cat is sleeping while the dog is barking.

• The cat is barking while the dog is sleeping.

• The cat and dog are playing together.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Correct the punctuation: I love to read books they are fun

• I love to read books. They are fun.

• I love to read books: they are fun

• I love to read books they are fun!

• I love to read books; they are fun

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the subject and predicate: The bird sings beautifully.

• Subject: sings; Predicate: beautifully.

• Subject: The bird; Predicate: sings beautifully.

• Subject: The bird sings; Predicate: .

• Subject: beautifully; Predicate: The bird sings.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

Transform this statement into a question: She likes ice cream.

• Does she like ice cream?

• She likes ice cream, right?

• Is she liking ice cream?

• Does she enjoy ice cream?

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Expand this sentence with adjectives: The dog ran.

• The fast rabbit jumped high.

• The energetic brown dog ran quickly.

• The small cat ran swiftly.

• The lazy dog walked slowly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Is this a simple sentence? The sun shines.

• Yes

• Yes, but it has a complex structure.

• No, it contains multiple clauses.

• No, it's a compound sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

Combine these sentences: I have a bike. It is red.

• The bike I own is red.

• I have a bike that is red.

• My bike is red and I have it.

• I have a red bike.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the subject in this sentence? The teacher explains the lesson.

• the student

• the lesson

• the teacher

• the explains

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

Change this statement into a question: He plays soccer.

• He plays soccer, right?

• He does not play soccer?

• Is he playing soccer?

• Does he play soccer?

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D