Choose Sentence Types to Signal Relationships - 7th Grade Writing
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What is a compound-complex sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
What is a compound-complex sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
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At least two independent clauses plus at least one dependent clause. Combines multiple main ideas with supporting details.
At least two independent clauses plus at least one dependent clause. Combines multiple main ideas with supporting details.
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Find and correct the error: "Because I studied. I improved my grade."
Find and correct the error: "Because I studied. I improved my grade."
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Correct: "Because I studied, I improved my grade.". Fragment fixed by joining dependent to independent clause.
Correct: "Because I studied, I improved my grade.". Fragment fixed by joining dependent to independent clause.
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Which revision best shows two main actions plus a reason: "I trained. I competed. I was confident."
Which revision best shows two main actions plus a reason: "I trained. I competed. I was confident."
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I trained and I competed because I was confident. Shows two main actions with "because" explaining why.
I trained and I competed because I was confident. Shows two main actions with "because" explaining why.
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Which sentence type is best to show two main ideas plus extra detail that depends on one of them?
Which sentence type is best to show two main ideas plus extra detail that depends on one of them?
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Compound-complex sentence. Combines equal and dependent relationships in one sentence.
Compound-complex sentence. Combines equal and dependent relationships in one sentence.
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Identify the sentence type: "Although I wanted to go, I stayed home, and I finished my project."
Identify the sentence type: "Although I wanted to go, I stayed home, and I finished my project."
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Compound-complex sentence. Contains subordinate clause plus two main clauses.
Compound-complex sentence. Contains subordinate clause plus two main clauses.
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Identify the sentence type: "The bell rang."
Identify the sentence type: "The bell rang."
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Simple sentence. One subject-verb pair forms one independent clause.
Simple sentence. One subject-verb pair forms one independent clause.
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Identify the sentence type: "When the bell rang, the class began."
Identify the sentence type: "When the bell rang, the class began."
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Complex sentence. 'When' creates dependent clause; main clause follows.
Complex sentence. 'When' creates dependent clause; main clause follows.
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Identify the sentence type: "I wanted to go, but I stayed home."
Identify the sentence type: "I wanted to go, but I stayed home."
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Compound sentence. 'But' coordinates two independent clauses.
Compound sentence. 'But' coordinates two independent clauses.
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Which punctuation correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction?
Which punctuation correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction?
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Semicolon. Links related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Semicolon. Links related independent clauses without a conjunction.
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Which punctuation correctly joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?
Which punctuation correctly joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?
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Comma + coordinating conjunction. Standard punctuation rule for compound sentences.
Comma + coordinating conjunction. Standard punctuation rule for compound sentences.
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Identify the sentence type: "Although I was tired, I studied, and I passed the quiz."
Identify the sentence type: "Although I was tired, I studied, and I passed the quiz."
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Compound-complex. Has dependent clause + two independent clauses.
Compound-complex. Has dependent clause + two independent clauses.
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Identify the sentence type: "Because it was late, we left."
Identify the sentence type: "Because it was late, we left."
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Complex. "Because" clause depends on the main clause.
Complex. "Because" clause depends on the main clause.
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Which option is a subordinating conjunction that can introduce a dependent clause?
Which option is a subordinating conjunction that can introduce a dependent clause?
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Because, although, since, when, if, while. These words make clauses dependent on main clauses.
Because, although, since, when, if, while. These words make clauses dependent on main clauses.
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Identify the sentence type: "I finished my homework, and I watched a show."
Identify the sentence type: "I finished my homework, and I watched a show."
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Compound. Two independent clauses joined by comma + "and".
Compound. Two independent clauses joined by comma + "and".
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Identify the sentence type: "The storm ended."
Identify the sentence type: "The storm ended."
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Simple. Has one subject-verb pair with no dependent clauses.
Simple. Has one subject-verb pair with no dependent clauses.
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Which option is a coordinating conjunction used to join independent clauses (FANBOYS)?
Which option is a coordinating conjunction used to join independent clauses (FANBOYS)?
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For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. These seven words connect equal independent clauses.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. These seven words connect equal independent clauses.
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What is a simple sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
What is a simple sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
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One independent clause and no dependent clause. The simplest structure with just one complete thought.
One independent clause and no dependent clause. The simplest structure with just one complete thought.
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What is a compound sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
What is a compound sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
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Two or more independent clauses and no dependent clause. Joins equal ideas with coordinating conjunctions.
Two or more independent clauses and no dependent clause. Joins equal ideas with coordinating conjunctions.
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What is a complex sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
What is a complex sentence (in terms of independent and dependent clauses)?
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One independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. Shows one idea depends on or relates to another.
One independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. Shows one idea depends on or relates to another.
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Which sentence type is best to show two ideas are equally important and closely linked?
Which sentence type is best to show two ideas are equally important and closely linked?
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Compound sentence. Joins independent clauses to show equal weight.
Compound sentence. Joins independent clauses to show equal weight.
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Which sentence type is best to show one idea depends on another (cause, time, condition)?
Which sentence type is best to show one idea depends on another (cause, time, condition)?
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Complex sentence. Subordinating conjunctions show dependency relationships.
Complex sentence. Subordinating conjunctions show dependency relationships.
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Find and correct the error: "I wanted to go, I was too busy."
Find and correct the error: "I wanted to go, I was too busy."
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Correct: "I wanted to go, but I was too busy.". Comma splice fixed with comma + coordinating conjunction.
Correct: "I wanted to go, but I was too busy.". Comma splice fixed with comma + coordinating conjunction.
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Which option best signals a contrast between two equal ideas: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Which option best signals a contrast between two equal ideas: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
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Compound. "But" joins equal contrasting independent clauses.
Compound. "But" joins equal contrasting independent clauses.
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Which option best signals a cause-and-effect relationship: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Which option best signals a cause-and-effect relationship: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
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Complex. Subordinating conjunctions like "because" show causation.
Complex. Subordinating conjunctions like "because" show causation.
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Choose the best sentence type to show one main idea with a condition: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Choose the best sentence type to show one main idea with a condition: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
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Complex sentence. Subordinating conjunctions create conditional relationships.
Complex sentence. Subordinating conjunctions create conditional relationships.
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