Which sentence is a complex sentence?

The dog barked because it heard a noise.

The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

The dog barked, but it stopped quickly.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

He went to the store, and he bought milk because he was out.

I like coffee, but she prefers tea.

I will call you when I get home.

Choose the sentence that is a compound sentence.

I stayed home, but he went out.

She left the room because she was angry.

When she arrives, we’ll start.

The sun set, and the stars appeared.

What is a sentence fragment?

A group of words that does not express a complete thought

A sentence with more than one clause

A sentence with too many clauses

A sentence with multiple subjects and verbs

What causes a run-on sentence?

Two independent clauses incorrectly joined

A sentence with a dependent clause

Identify the run-on sentence.

I like to read it’s my favorite hobby.

He went to the store, and he bought milk.

The sun set, and the sky turned dark.

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

We went to the park, we played soccer.

She loves ice cream, but I prefer cake.

After dinner, we watched a movie.

Which sentence contains an independent and a dependent clause?

He left early because he had a meeting.

I like pizza, and she likes pasta.

Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence?

He arrived late because the traffic was bad.

I don’t like apples, but I eat them anyway.

After the movie ended, we went out.

Which is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

I like to play soccer, but I also enjoy tennis when the weather is good.

She went to the store and bought milk.

I like apples, and I like oranges.

Which of the following sentences contains a sentence fragment?

He ran quickly to catch the bus.

Select all the independent clauses.

The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.

A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.

Which of the following sentences contains a nonessential adjective clause?

The movie, which was directed by a famous filmmaker, won several awards.

The car that I bought last week is already having issues.

The students who study hard usually perform well.

The teacher whom I admire is retiring soon.

Which sentence contains an essential adjective clause?

The dog that barked all night belongs to my neighbor.

The book, which was on the table, is mine.

The painting, which was very expensive, was sold.

The car, which is red, is parked outside.

Give an example of a compound sentence.

I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

The sun is shining, so I will go for a walk.

I went to the store, but I didn't buy anything.

She is tall, and she is also very athletic.

Can you create a compound-complex sentence using the given independent clauses?

After the meeting ended, the team went out for dinner, and they discussed the upcoming project while enjoying their meal.

The team went out for dinner and discussed the upcoming project after the meeting ended.

They discussed the upcoming project while enjoying their meal.

The team went out for dinner after the meeting ended.

What is the method for creating compound-complex sentences?

Combining independent and dependent clauses

What are the 4 English sentence types?

The 4 English sentence types are declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

Subjective, objective, possessive, reflexive

Past, present, future, conditional

Understanding Clauses and Sentences

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

It contains both a subject and a verb.

It begins with a subordinating conjunction.

It expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "I stayed home because I was sick."

I stayed home

Because I was sick

I was sick

Home because I was

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a subordinate clause?

It modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

It expresses a complete thought.

It can stand alone as a sentence.

It links two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an adverb clause?

She sang loudly.

I’ll wait until you’re finished.

They asked if I could join them.

She loves playing the guitar.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does an adverb clause answer?

What or whom?

Which one?

Why, when, where, or how?

Whose?

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CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following contains a noun clause?

The book that I borrowed is interesting.

What you said was surprising.

Although it was raining, we went out.

She smiled.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses a noun clause as the subject?

I know what he did.

What he did was brave.

They said he did it.

She wants to know the answer.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Understanding Clauses and Sentences

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "I stayed home because I was sick."

What is the function of a subordinate clause?

Which of the following is an example of an adverb clause?

What question does an adverb clause answer?

Which of the following contains a noun clause?

Which sentence uses a noun clause as the subject?

Identify the noun clause in the sentence: "They didn’t realize that it was closed."

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

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