Directions: Write a dependent clause that turns the simple sentence into a complex sentence.
1. While we sang at the concert , parents recorded the show with their video cameras.
2. , I froze like a statue.
3. , the officer walked into the room and asked, “Who’s in charge here?”
4. Patsy put her face in her hands and started crying .
5. We bought a huge tub of popcorn .
6. , the boys began chucking snowballs everywhere.
7. , the captain had to wash the deck of the boat.
8. The kids jumped in the air and screamed .
9. Rover did all kinds of tricks .
10. , Frank wondered why no one was here.
11. , the teacher wrote their homework on the board.
12. , a bear broke into our tent and ate our food.
13. We waited in line for tickets .
14. Julian stuffed a dozen marshmallows into his mouth .
15. Everyone stampeded out of the room .
Extension: Think of a task that can be explained easily. For example, you can explain how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Write a one paragraph explanation of how to do that task. Use at least three ( 3 ) complex sentences. Use the subordinate conjunctions below for ideas.
after as because before if once since so unless when whenever wherever whether while
Worksheet 1 Name ______
Determine the author's purpose for each of the following. Use inform,
persuade or entertain.
1. HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Humble Pet Store, in the mall: We have a large
selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you
will enjoy having one! They are only $17.99 this week!! Come and buy
yours today!
What is the author's purpose ? ______
2. Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used.
Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Most old documents were
written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often
written in calligraphy.
What is the author's purpose? ______
3. Katrina and her brother, Jesse were playing with the water hose outside
one day. Jesse ran to the house to hide from Katrina so she wouldn't squirt
him with the water. The back door opened, and Katrina pointed the
water hose toward the door ready to squirt Jesse. To Katrina’s surprise it
was Mom who was now dripping wet!
What is the author's purpose? ______
Determine the author's purpose for each of the following. Use inform, persuade or
entertain.
1. Skin Miracle's amazing Wrinkle Remover Cream will make you look younger in
thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your
wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $25.99. You’ll be amazed
at what you see!
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ______
2. Tommy was not happy one little bit. His sister, Susan was making honor roll…
again! His parents would let her do anything she wanted to do. Tommy was not
making honor roll this time and he was not going to be allowed to do all the
things he wanted to do. Poor Tommy! He decided he would just have to study
harder and get back on the honor roll. He’d show them!
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ______
3. Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin
to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married James Wilder in 1885. She
published many books based on her travels to the West. Her writing became the
basis for the " Little House" series. She died in 1957.
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ______
7.1 Diagramming Linking Verbs
Directions: After reading the mini lesson, diagram the following sentences.
Your Mini Lesson on Linking Verbs
Linking verbs, the fourth and final verb type, link the subject to either a noun that renames it or an adjective that describes it.
Examples:
The candle was bright.
Was is a linking verb connecting the subject, candle, with the adjective
bright. Bright describes the candle.
Mrs. Johnson is my teacher.
Is is a linking verb connecting the subject, Mrs. Johnson, with the noun teacher. Teacher renames Mrs. Johnson.
If you count all of the forms of to be as one word, there are only 13 linking verbs.
• Forms of to be:
be, am, is, are, was, were, been, being
• Other linking verbs:
appear, become, feel, grow, look, seem, remain, smell, sound, stay, taste, turn
Examples: The baby is cute. The baby is a boy.
1. I will be a great musician.
2. Mmmm! The chili smells absolutely delicious!
3. My dad became very happy at Disneyland.
4. This bed feels soft.
5. After tomorrow, Grace will be a college graduate.