WorksheetsSimple Sentences
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 17mins
True or False: Students use simple sentence structure in most of their writing.
True
False
This is an example of a simple sentence structure: "For the 25-year storm event, 24-hr rainfall depth is 4.0 inches."
True
False
Simple sentences are always short
True
False
Sometimes when two ideas are closely related, they can be included in one simple sentence
True
False
You must avoid simple sentences because it will make your writing choppy
True
False
Simple Sentence Structure....
Conveys multiple ideas
Conveys one main idea
is difficult to Understand
will lead to arguable information
Simple Sentences Have:
One Subject, One verb
One subject, two verbs
Two Subjects, two verbs
50 subjects, and 10 verbs
How many techniques exist to better the use of simple sentences in a student's writing?
1
2
3
4
What types of sentences are present here? "This bridge is not particularly aesthetically appealing. It appears that the designer did not pay attention to how shadows occur on the structure where the vertical girder face without the overhang presents a visual impact to the drivers, also giving the impression that the structure looks deeper that it really is."
All Complex Sentences
All Simple Sentences
1 Simple 1 Complex
2 simple 1 Complex
Which of the Following are simple sentences?
For the choice of material used for constructing the bridge, economic and aesthetic considerations, constructability, structural efficiency, and sustainability factors were influential.
We found there to be two spots on the road that met all of our criteria, which was having a slope of 35 degrees or greater, having a soil type of sediment, as well as being within 130 meters of the highway.
True stress was calculated by measuring the decrease in the cross-sectional area at the point of failure.
None of em!
Name one reason for civil engineers to use long phrases (Hint: one word)
(a)
Technique 1: Check that each sentence has _____ main idea. Separate ideas
into ________ sentences so that it is easy to find the subject. (Separate answers with comma: Ex: apple, banana)
(a)
Inclusion of a list of items after the (a) and at the end of the sentence makes it easier for the reader to read and comprehend.
What is the issue with this sentence? "As shown in the graph below, where all three diagrams have been put in one graph together, it could be recognized that the subject of the first and second test are most likely to be ductile" (HINT: TWO WORDS GL)
Complicated Sentence Structure
Description of Figure
Use of 3 or more simple sentences or Complex sentences
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Technique 3: Place Lists of Items at the (a) of the Sentence
What are the issues with this sentence? "This bridge has three beys, and while the end bays are approximately 50 feet wide, the middle bay is about 110 feet wide with a height of approximately 20 feet, thereby making this a medium span bridge."
Complicated sentence structure
Use of Complex Sentence
Description of incorrect location
Confusing order of list
True or False: Students using too many complex sentences can lead to inaccurate or vague information.
true
false
A _________________________ is one that contains only one independent clause, which must include a subject and predicate.
Simple Sentence
Independent Clause
Subject
Predicate
