Jan 16 Complex Sentence Warmup

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate an introductory element?

• After the rain stopped we went outside to play.

• After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.

• We went outside to play after the rain stopped.

• We went outside, to play after the rain stopped.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• I will go to the park, and I will take my dog.

• I will go to the park because I want to take my dog.

• I will go to the park, but I will take my dog.

• I will go to the park, or I will take my dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a complex sentence.

• Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• We decided to go for a walk although it was raining.

• We decided, to go for a walk although it was raining.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

• Either you can have cake nor ice cream.

• Neither you can have cake or ice cream.

• You can have either cake or ice cream.

• You can have neither cake and ice cream.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a transition.

• Therefore we must leave early.

• Therefore, we must leave early.

• We must leave early therefore.

• We must leave early, therefore.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that uses a subordinating conjunction to form a complex sentence.

• I like to read books, and I like to write stories.

• I like to read books because they are interesting.

• I like to read books, but I like to write stories.

• I like to read books, or I like to write stories.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory element?

• In the morning we have breakfast.

• In the morning, we have breakfast.

• We have breakfast in the morning.

• We have breakfast, in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses correlative conjunctions.

• Both you can have cake or ice cream.

• You can have both cake and ice cream.

• You can have both cake nor ice cream.

• Both you can have cake and ice cream.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a complex sentence.

• When the bell rings we will go to lunch.

• When the bell rings, we will go to lunch.

• We will go to lunch when the bell rings.

• We will go to lunch, when the bell rings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that uses a subordinating conjunction correctly.

• I will stay home, and I will watch a movie.

• I will stay home if it rains.

• I will stay home, but I will watch a movie.

• I will stay home, or I will watch a movie.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E