Simple Sentences
Identify the simple sentence:
A) I went to the store.
B) I went to the store, and I bought milk.
A) I went to the store.
Which word is a coordinating conjunction?
A) Because B) And
B) And
What makes a sentence complex?
It has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Which is a linking verb?
A) Run B) Is
B) Is
Which sentence uses a helping verb?
A) She runs fast. B) She is running fast.
B) She is running fast.
Rewrite this compound sentence as two simple sentences:
I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
I wanted to go outside. It was raining.
True or False: A compound sentence must have two independent clauses.
True
Identify the dependent clause and explain its role:
I stayed home because it was raining.
because it was raining’ explains why I stayed home.
Fill in the blank:
She ___ happy today.
is
Identify the helping verb and explain its function:
She will be running tomorrow.
‘will’ and ‘be’ help show future continuous tense.
Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence:
The cat slept on the mat.
Subject: The cat; Predicate: slept on the mat.
Combine these ideas into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction:
She likes reading. She likes writing.
She likes reading, and she likes writing.
Which word is a subordinating conjunction?
A) And B) Because
B) Because
Rewrite this sentence replacing the linking verb with an action verb:
She is tired.
She feels tired.
Name three common helping verbs.
is, have, will
Explain why this sentence is considered simple:
The dog and the cat ran across the yard.
It has one independent clause even though it has a compound subject.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence:
I wanted to go, but I stayed home.
But
Turn this simple sentence into a complex sentence:
I ate lunch.
I ate lunch after I finished my homework.
Identify the linking verb in this sentence:
The soup tastes delicious.
tastes
Which helping verb completes this sentence?
They ___ finished their homework.
have
Create a simple sentence with a compound predicate.
Example: She danced and sang at the party.
Analyze this sentence and explain how punctuation affects meaning:
I like cooking, my family, and my dog.
Without proper punctuation, it could imply you cook your family and dog. Commas clarify the list.
Create a complex sentence that shows cause and effect using “although” or “because.”
Ex. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Explain how linking verbs change the meaning of a sentence compared to action verbs.
Linking verbs connect the subject to a state or condition, while action verbs show physical or mental action.
Write a sentence using two helping verbs and explain why they are needed.
Ex. She has been studying all night. ‘Has’ and ‘been’ show perfect progressive tense.