Mastering Sentence Structure and Clarity

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• Although she was tired.

• She went to bed early.

• The sun set in the west.

• He completed his homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• She likes apples and oranges.

• He runs every morning.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

• She will go to the park, and it rains.

• He stayed home because he was sick.

• They left early, but they missed the bus.

• I like pizza, or I like pasta.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Make an inference: If a character in a story is described as having a "furrowed brow" and "clenched fists," what can you infer about their emotional state?

• They are happy.

• They are angry.

• They are confused.

• They are relaxed.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Revise the following sentence for clarity: "The book on the table that is red is mine."

• The red book on the table is mine.

• The book is mine on the table that is red.

• Mine is the book on the table that is red.

• The table is red, and the book is mine.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Analyze the sentence structure: "After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream." What is the function of the clause "After the movie ended"?

• Main clause

• Subordinate clause

• Independent clause

• Coordinating clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

• Running through the park.

• She enjoys reading books.

• The dog barked loudly.

• They went to the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Construct a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "although."

• Although it was late, we decided to watch another episode.

• It was late, we decided to watch another episode.

• We decided to watch another episode, it was late.

• It was late, although we decided to watch another episode.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction?

• She likes both tea and coffee.

• He will succeed if he works hard.

• They went to the beach, and it was sunny.

• I want to go, but I have to study.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What can you infer from the sentence: "The ground was wet, and the sky was overcast"?

• It is likely to snow.

• It has recently rained.

• It is a sunny day.

• It is very windy.