Phrase or Dependent Clause
Adjective Clauses
Adverb Clauses
Types of Sentences
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100
Before the game in the gym, the fans gathered outside.
What is a phrase?
100
Even though there were many presents under the tree, I didn't think the one gift which I really wanted was there.
What is "which I really wanted"?
100
Although I know the answer, I don't volunteer to answer any questions.
What is "Although I know the answer"?
100
Andrew Luck threw five touchdowns, one interception, and ran for 100 yards, but the Colts lost because they have no defense.
What is compound complex?
100
Make up a simple sentence about a dog.
What is the answers will vary?
200
Before the game in the gym had even begun, we were cheering.
What is a clause?
200
Do you know the person who scored the winning basket in the tournament?
What is "who scored the winning basket"?
200
I got plenty of sleep last night so that I would be wide awake during English class.
What is "so that I would be wide awake during English class"?
200
Because of the tragic events, the people at the NFL game observed a moment of silence before the national anthem.
What is a simple sentence?
200
Make up a compound sentence about a car.
What is the anwers wil vary?
300
The fire started under the Christmas tree in the living room.
What is a phrase?
300
Who scored the winning basket in the tournament game that was played on Saturday?
What is "that was played on Saturday"?
300
Because the fog was so dense, I couldn't answer the question.
What is "because the fog was so dense"?
300
Since making the pies for our meal, Mom has also cooked a turkey, fixed a salad, mashed potatoes and even done the dishes!
What is a simple sentence?
300
Make up a complex sentence about ice cream
What is amswers will vary?
400
Name both sentences that have a dependent clause. A- The man who spied the cookie thief took out after him. B- Spying the cookie thief, the man took out after him. C- The cookie thief was seen by the man, and he took out after him. D- After the thief was caught, the man ate the cookies.
What are sentences A and D?
400
We won the game because we have such skilled players who practice all year long on their own time.
What is "who practice all year long on their own time"?
400
I gave the answer before the teacher completely asked the question!
What is "before the teacher completely asked the question"?
400
The orange rhino thundered down the icy street, but he didn't slide because he used his horn to stop himself.
What is compound- complex?
400
Make up a compound sentence about your friend.
What is answers will vary?
500
How is the word "until" used in each of these sentences- part of a phrase, or part of a clause? We waited until midnight before we left the party. We waited until the food ran out before we left the party. Until the food was served, we were bored.
What is a phrase in the first sentence, and a clause in the last two?
500
I wanted to know where the game which featured the Boilermakers was going to be played.
What is "which featured the Boilermakers"?
500
I could not wait until summer to repair my roof since Santa needed a place to land his sleigh.
What is "since Santa needed a place to land his sleigh"?
500
Many people work a full time job and take care of their families, but they have little time to relax and enjoy themselves.
What is a compound sentence?
500
Make up a compound complex sentence about school?
What is answers will vary?
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