Grammar: Sentence Types

Name: ______Period: ____

Grammar: Sentence Types

Guided Notes

Clause: ______

●Example: ______

Phrase: ______

●Example: ______

Practice: Identify each group of words below as a clause (c) or a phrase (p). Remember that a clause must contain both a subject and its verb.

____ 1. under the window

____ 2. since I slept

____ 3. beside the grocery store

____ 4. before she finished the pie

____ 5. as soon as the temperature drops

____ 6. because Mike could drive

____ 7. if we see another ant

____ 8. after careful consideration

____ 9. between two slices of bread

____ 10. since yesterday

____ 11. until you hear back from me

____ 12. when the manager organizes the team

____ 13. through the woods by the river

____ 14. the party ended at midnight

____ 15. as long as you study before the game

____ 16. if I finish the book

____ 17. as soon as the painter finished

____ 18. when the exercise was over

____ 19. at the end of the long road

____ 20. beneath the deep blue sea

____ 21. we both finished eating breakfast

____ 22. because of the number of boxes

____ 23. though I gave you three warnings

____ 24. until I received your donation

Clauses: There are two different types of clause: independent & dependent.

An independent clause ______

●Example: ______

A dependent clause ______

●Example: ______

Practice: All the groups of words below are clauses. Identify each as I (independent) or D (dependent or subordinate).

____ 1. Constantine joined the sports club

____ 2. since Abraham Lincoln was elected

____ 3. school lets out in June

____ 4. the play begins at 9 a.m.

____ 5. after we purchased the new car

____ 6. if we can handle the time change

____ 7. we ate the purple potato chips

____ 8. water is the most healthy drink

____ 9. if my migraine doesn’t linger

____ 10. as long as the schedule will be kept

____ 11. if I worry too much about the trip

____ 12. the postal carrier delivered the mail

____ 13. whenever we have a chance to play golf

____ 14. before I will clean out the closet

____ 15. if TV remained black and white

____ 16. my family is coming for the holidays

____ 17. the doe was brown with a white tail

____ 18. cleats were left on the radiator to dry

____ 19. although asparagus is out of season

____ 20. the black panther pounced at the crowd

____ 21. when the strawberries arrived

____ 22. before I considered my sister’s request

____ 23. where our cousins live

____ 24. whenever the detective catches the crook

Simple Sentences:

A simple sentence is ______

Example: ______

Task: Write four of your own simple sentences. Circle the subject and underline the verb of each sentence.

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Compound Sentences:

A compound sentence ______

They can be joined in two different ways.

The most common compound sentence is joined with a comma and “fanboy.”

I, fanboy I

This type of compound is joined with a comma and a fanboy.

Example: ______

Task: Write four of your own I, fanboy I sentences. Underline the first independent clause and the second independent clause. Circle the fanboy.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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I;I

The second type of compound sentence is joined with a semicolon.

Example: ______

Task: Write four of your own compound sentences using a semicolon. Underline the two independent clauses you are joining. Circle the semicolon.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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Complex Sentences:

Complex sentences have______

Subordinating Conjunctions

A subordinating conjunction joins a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Subordinating Conjunctions in Action

D,I (comma following the dependent clause)

A type of complex sentence.

Example: Before I go to school, I brush my teeth and comb my hair.

Example: Although I don’t feel well today, I still have to go to school.

Task: Write your own D,I sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause, and circle the subordinating conjunction.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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ID (no comma)

A type of complex sentence.

Example: I brush my teeth and comb my hair before I go to school.

Example: I still have to go to school today although I don’t feel well.

Task: Write your own ID sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause, and circle the subordinating conjunction.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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I (wedge D)

A type of complex sentence.

Example: Ms. Quinn, who desperately wants her students to learn to love reading, is allowing her students to choose their own books.

Example: Harambe, who was wrongfully killed, will forever be in our hearts and minds.

Task: Write your own I (wedge D) sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause.

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2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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This is a list of the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions:

after / how / unless
although / if / until
as / in order that / when
as if / lest / whenever
as long as / now that / where
as much as / provided (that) / wherever
as soon as / since / while
as though / so that / while
because / than
before / that
even if / though
even though / till (or ‘til)

Name: ______Period _____

Identifying Phrases & Clauses

Task: Identify whether each group of words is a PH (phrase) or a CL (clause).

Reminder: A clause has a subject and a verb. Phrase does not.

_____within our own age group

_____although he felt sick

_____after you entered 9th grade

_____because we were worried

_____behind the gravestone

_____without thinking about it

Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses:

Task: Identify whether each clause is an I (independent) or a D (dependent) clause.

Reminder: A clause has a subject and a verb. An independent clause can stand on its own as a sentence. A dependent clause is an incomplete thought; it relies upon an independent clause to make sense.

_____when we tried hard

_____we lost

_____although she ran fast

_____he ran faster

_____when my mother yells

_____I listen

Sentence Combining

Task: Combine the following sentences to create a single sentence.

1. The man and the woman went to the mall. The man was tall. The woman was short.

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2. The dinosaur stomped. He did it over the rocky ground. He did it to chase food.

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3. Make each pair of sentences into a compound sentence using the provided keyword:

Two rivers surrounded the town. There was still not enough water to drink. (and)

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4. She was a good teacher. She yelled a lot. (although)

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5. The movie was excellent. It ran quite late. It starred Denzel Washington.

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6. We were hungry. We went to my favorite restaurant. I ordered a burger and fries.

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Sentence Expansion Practice

Model: The Crocodile Snapped.

when? this morning

where? in the lagoon

how? with strong jaws

why? because he was hungry

concession... despite the fact the tourists were careful

what kind? ancient, wise

which one? with a nasty attitude

The man ate.
when? ______
where? ______
how? ______
why? ______
what kind? ______
which one? ______
how many? ______

Name: ______Period _____

Simple & Compound Sentence Practice

Task: Write four of your own simple sentences. Underline the subject and the verb of each sentence.

1.______

2. ______

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3.______

4. ______

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Task: Write four of your own I, fanboy I sentences. Underline the first independent clause and the second independent clause. Circle the fanboy.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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Task: Write four of your own compound sentences using a semicolon. Underline the two independent clauses you are joining. Circle the semicolon.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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Name: ______Period _____

Complex Sentence Practice

Task: Write your own D,I sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause, and circle the subordinating conjuction.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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Task: Write your own ID sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause, and circle the subordinating conjuction.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______

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Task: Write your own I (wedge D) sentences. Underline the the independent clause, double underline the dependent clause.

1.______

2. ______

______3. ______

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4. ______