Sentence Structure Definitions Lesson
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11th Grade
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Thomas Walters
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16 Slides • 14 Questions
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Review clauses and phrases and define each element of a sentence
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Objectives
What: I can (7.L.1.a) Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
Why: So, I can improve my writing.
How: I know I’ve got it when I can engage in a mini-lesson, succeed on a Quiz, and extend my learning on a Gimkit
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Agenda
Notes: Clauses
Check for Understanding
Notes: Conjunctions & Compound/Complex Sentences
Check for Understanding
Quiz: Sentence Structure
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Answer the following 4 questions to check your knowledge of clauses and simple sentences.
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Multiple Choice
(Question 1 of 4)
What is the simple predicate (1 verb) of this sentence:
My favorite shirt on the shelf is pink in color.
shirt
favorite
my
is
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Multiple Choice
(Question 2 of 4)
What is the simple subject (1 noun) of this sentence:
The big red dog jumped over the moon.
dog
The
jumped
moon
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Multiple Choice
(Question 3 of 4)
Which of the following example sentences is a simple sentence?
The cat sleeps soundly, and the dog runs loudly.
The cat and dog play together, so they are friends.
The large cat sleeps on the pillow.
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Multiple Choice
(Question 4 of 4)
Which of the following example sentences is a simple sentence?
The cat and dog sleep together because they are friends.
Sleeping cats are adorable, but they are troublesome.
The sleepy cat randomly sleeps everywhere.
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Answer the following 10 questions to check your understanding of sentence structure
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Multiple Choice
(question 1 of 10)
Although swimming is not the best sport for losing weight, it can be a great aerobic workout.
simple
compound
complex
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Multiple Choice
(question 2 of 10)
Many companies in the United States are looking to higher young, energetic workers.
simple
compound
complex
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Multiple Choice
(question 3 of 10)
Many trial lawyers are experts at bending the truth to help their clients.
simple
compound
complex
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Multiple Choice
(question 4 of 10)
Because biking is becoming popular again, skateboarders will have to make more room on the sidewalks and streets.
simple
compound
complex
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Multiple Choice
(question 5 of 10)
Nancy was still sleeping, so Kathy went to school without her.
Simple
Compound
Complex
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Multiple Choice
(question 6 of 10)
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are what type of words?
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
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Multiple Choice
(question 7 of 10)
Words like, although, after, before, because, and whereas are examples of ...
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions
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Multiple Choice
(question 8 of 10)
A simple sentence is
a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought
a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but
one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
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Multiple Choice
(question 9 of 10)
A compound sentence is
a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought
a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but
one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
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Multiple Choice
(question 10 of 10)
A complex sentence is
a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought
a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but
one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
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Assessment
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