How to Write Sentences

What is the basic structure of a simple sentence?

• Subject + Verb

• Verb + Object

• Subject + Verb + Object

• Object + Subject

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I like apples.

• I like apples, and I like oranges.

• Although I like apples, I prefer bananas.

• I like apples because they are sweet.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• The cat

• sat

• on the mat

• mat

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To join words or groups of words

• To describe a noun

• To express an action

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• I went to the store, and bought milk.

• I went to the store and bought milk.

• I went to the store; and bought milk.

• I went to the store: and bought milk.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence with multiple subjects

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'She ____ to the market every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

• What time is it?

• Please close the door.

• I have finished my homework.

• Wow, that's amazing!

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2