Benchmark Review - Sentence Structure

Which is a compound sentence?

• If Bianca completes her homework in time, we can see a movie at the new theater.

• In January, Jackson traveled to Sweden to visit his grandparents; he did not return until late July.

• The orchestra members assumed their positions and raised their instruments.

• The plane taxied down the runway and began its departure later than was scheduled.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence does NOT have an error in grammar, usage, or mechanics?

• Devon wore his new gray shoes to his very first day of work.

• Completely exhausted from the day's activities, Madeline's shoes were thrown off as soon as she walked into the house.

• Duncan was nervous to ride the perilous roller-coaster eating a big lunch at the amusement park.

• Without the appropriate equipment, it was hard to climb the mountain.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence? The gallon of vanilla yogurt is in the freezer that is soft and creamy.

• The soft and creamy gallon is in the vanilla yogurt freezer.

• The gallon of vanilla yogurt is in the soft and creamy freezer.

• The freezer is soft and creamy that is in the gallon of vanilla yogurt.

• The gallon of soft and creamy vanilla yogurt is in the freezer.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is a single, simple sentence?

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m. if I am on time.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m., but not on Saturdays.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; however, sometimes I run a little late.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Read these sentences. It started to rain. The coach cancelled soccer practice. Which is the best way to combine these sentences?

• Due to the rain which was the reason the coach cancelled soccer practice.

• The coach after the rain started, cancelled soccer practice.

• After the rain started, the coach cancelled soccer practice.

• The soccer practice was cancelled by the coach which was caused by the rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D