Writing Unit: Writing Test Review on Sentences
Definitions
Define each of the following terms:
Simple: one main/independent clause
Compound: two or more main/independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.
Complex: one main/independent clause and one or more dependent/subordinate clauses.
Compound-complex: two or more main/independent clauses and one or more subordinate/dependent clauses.
Clause: a group of words that contain a subject and a verb
Main/independent clause: contain a subject and a verb and the clause makes sense on its own.
Subordinate/dependent clause: contains a subject and a verb but does not make sense on its own. Subordinate clauses begin with subordinate conjunctions.
Subject: what the sentence is about
Predicate: tells what is or what happens to the subject
Subject – Predicate
Identify the Subject/Predicate
I / love going to the mall.
Steven and Elaine / were happy to see their father.
The cat / was chased by the dog.
Types of Clauses and Types of Sentences
Identify the main/independent clause(s) and the (subordinate/dependent clause(s)) in each sentence.
Identify the type of sentence as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX.
Cole and Matthew were scribbling the note down (when the principal walked in). COMPLEX
(Although Sarah likes chocolate cake), she chose a strawberry shortcake for dessert. COMPLEX
Emma glanced up (when she noticed the teacher was looking at her). COMPLEX
Veena was using her phone (even though it is not permitted in the classroom). COMPLEX
(While the girls were chatting in the back), the teacher directed them to stop talking. COMPLEX
(When Sandra laughed), Ms. Psoras stared her down (until she apologized). COMPLEX
(Even though Matheus Khan dropped Ms. Sorez’s data projector), she did not hate him, and his marks were not a product of their discord. COMPOUND-COMPLEX
I love chocolate ice cream, but my mom prefers vanilla. COMPOUND
I wish I could go with you, but I have to take my brother to school. COMPOUND
(Even though Steve was trying), Elaine refused to let him win. COMPLEX
Calvin copied the note down carefully (when the teacher asked him to stop). COMPLEX
Brooke thought her pencil was broken so she looked through her bag to find another one. COMPOUND
The class waited with anticipation for the practice to be over but the teacher continued typing. COMPOUND
(While Mrs. Psoras walked out of the room), the students erupted into loud chatter and they gave up on reading. COMPOUND - COMPLEX
(If Mrs. Psoras cancelled the test tomorrow), the students would probably bring her a cake. COMPLEX
Can we cancel the test tomorrow? SIMPLE
No, we cannot. SIMPLE
Active Passive Voice
Identify the following sentence as active or passive.
Heather wanted to go to the movies. Active
Elaine told Heather she could not go. Active
The dog was walked by the owner. Passive
The owner walked the dog. Active
Subject/Verb Agreement
Identify the correct verb for the subject provided in each sentence:
Everyone (is/are) happy to help out.
The students (has/have) the right hand-outs for the assignment.
The team (was/were) overwhelmed by all the attention.
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