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Phrases, clauses, and sentence structures

Authored by Cynthia Hawkins

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Phrases, clauses, and sentence structures
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a gerund?

A verb form that functions as an adjective

A verb form that functions as a noun

A verb form that functions as an adverb

A verb form that functions as a conjunction

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CCSS.L.8.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: "Swimming is my favorite hobby."

Swimming

Is

Favorite

Hobby

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CCSS.L.8.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains an appositive phrase?

The dog barked loudly.

My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.

She runs every morning.

The sun sets in the west.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that includes an infinitive phrase.

She enjoys reading books.

To win the game, you must practice daily.

The cat slept on the mat.

He is taller than his brother.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the participial phrase in the sentence: "The car, damaged in the accident, was towed away."

It acts as a noun.

It acts as an adjective.

It acts as an adverb.

It acts as a verb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

Although it was raining

We decided to go for a walk

It was raining

To go for a walk

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

Although she likes coffee, he likes tea.

She likes coffee because it wakes her up.

She likes coffee, which is her favorite drink.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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