Sentence Types & Clauses

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1. Javair packed our lunches

Explanation

The given sentence "Javair packed our lunches" is a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject (Javair) and a verb (packed), and it expresses a complete idea. Therefore, it is an independent clause.

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Sentence Types & Clauses - Quiz

The ability to identify sentence types will enhance students' writing. This quiz will test whether students can identify dependent clauses, independent clauses, simple compound and complex sentences.

2. Because whole wheat bread is good for you 

Explanation

The given answer is "Dependent clause" because the phrase "Because whole wheat bread is good for you" cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning and does not express a complete thought.

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3. We made the sandwiches

Explanation

The given statement "we made the sandwiches" is a complete sentence that can stand on its own and express a complete thought. It has a subject ("we") and a predicate ("made the sandwiches"). Therefore, it is an independent clause.

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4. After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor.  Which came first? Independent clause OR dependent clause?

Explanation

The dependent clause "After Sheika came home" indicates a time sequence and sets the context for the actions that follow. It establishes the cause-and-effect relationship between Sheika coming home and her subsequent actions of washing the dishes and wiping the floor. The independent clause "she washed the dishes and wiped the floor" contains the main actions of the sentence and can stand alone as a complete thought.

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5.  since we had no peanut butter left

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Dependent Clause" because it starts with the subordinating conjunction "since" and does not express a complete thought on its own. It relies on the rest of the sentence for meaning and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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6. Even though Mother kept reminding him

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Dependent Clause" because it starts with a subordinating conjunction "even though" which indicates that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. A dependent clause relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought, and in this case, the independent clause is missing.

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7. Bread can be cooked in a number of ways 

Explanation

The given answer is "Independent clause" because an independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. In this case, "Bread can be cooked in a number of ways" is a complete sentence that expresses a complete thought. It does not rely on any other clause or sentence to make sense. Therefore, it is an independent clause.

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8. Even though it rained constantly in Trelawny.

Explanation

The given sentence "Even though it rained constantly in Trelawny" is a dependent clause because it starts with a subordinating conjunction "Even though" which indicates that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It needs to be connected to an independent clause to form a complete thought. The dependent clause provides additional information about the rain in Trelawny but does not express a complete idea on its own.

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9. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, but Half-Way-Tree is the capital of Kingston.

Explanation

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (such as "but", "and", "or"). In the given sentence, "Kingston is the capital of Jamaica" and "Half-Way-Tree is the capital of Kingston" are both independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "but". Therefore, the sentence is classified as a compound sentence.

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10. Because we knew how to handle the boat in rough weather.

Explanation

The given statement "Because we knew how to handle the boat in rough weather" is a dependent clause. It starts with the subordinating conjunction "Because" and provides a reason or cause for something. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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11. After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor. One  subject in this sentence is ____________ .

Explanation

The subject in this sentence is "Sheika" because it is the person who came home, washed the dishes, and wiped the floor. "She" is also a subject in the sentence because it refers to the same person, Sheika.

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12. After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor.  One verb in this sentence is _______________.

Explanation

The sentence "After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor" contains three verbs: washed, wiped, and came.

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13.  Dad knew the way

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Independent Clause" because it is a complete sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. It does not rely on any other part of the sentence to make sense.

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14. Although Mexico has the better football team, they lost.

Explanation

The given statement contains two independent clauses, "Although Mexico has the better football team" and "they lost." These clauses are connected by the subordinating conjunction "although," indicating a contrast or contradiction between the two ideas. This makes the sentence a complex sentence.

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15. Roberto played football, yet Mahalia went shopping.

Explanation

The given sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "yet." Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Therefore, the sentence is compound.

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16. After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor. The conjunction in this sentence is ____________ .

Explanation

The conjunction in this sentence is "and" because it connects two actions, "washed the dishes" and "wiped the floor," indicating that both actions were performed by Sheika after she came home.

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17. After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor. The sentence above is a _____________________ sentence.      

Explanation



Actually, the sentence is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause ("she washed the dishes") and a dependent clause ("After Sheika came home") joined together. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it subordinate to the independent clause. Therefore, "After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor." is a complex sentence.
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18. Identify the following groups of words as fragment, independent clause, or dependent  clause. the picnic being planned for some time now  

Explanation

The group of words "the picnic being planned for some time now" is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject and a verb, and it is not a complete sentence.

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19. The island was filled with many winding trails, a small lake, and dangerous wild pigs.

Explanation

The given sentence is a simple sentence because it contains only one independent clause. It provides a straightforward statement about the island and its features without any additional clauses or conjunctions.

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20. To see the sun setting and the sky darkening.

Explanation

The given statement "To see the sun setting and the sky darkening" is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought or have a subject and verb. It is missing a main clause that would provide a complete idea.

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21. Romario played football while Shantel went shopping.

Explanation

The given sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "while." Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, but they are combined to show a relationship between the actions of Romario and Shantel. Therefore, the sentence is classified as complex.

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22. Rushell passed the test because she studied hard and understood the material.

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Rushell passed the test because she studied hard and understood the material." is indeed a compound sentence. It includes two independent clauses: "Rushell passed the test" and "she studied hard and understood the material." These independent clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "because." Therefore, it's a compound sentence.
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23. Call your father as soon as you arrive in Paris.

Explanation

This sentence is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause ("Call your father") and a dependent clause ("as soon as you arrive in Paris"). The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause for meaning.

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24. The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took attendance.

Explanation

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (such as "and," "but," or "or") or by punctuation marks (such as a semicolon). In this case, the sentence has three independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."

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25. Finished packing right after dinner

Explanation

The given statement "Finished packing right after dinner" is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent on another clause to provide the necessary information for it to make sense.

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Javair packed our lunches
Because whole wheat bread is good for you 
We made the sandwiches
After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the...
 since we had no peanut butter left
Even though Mother kept reminding him
Bread can be cooked in a number of ways 
Even though it rained constantly in Trelawny.
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, but Half-Way-Tree is the capital...
Because we knew how to handle the boat in rough weather.
After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor....
After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor....
 Dad knew the way
Although Mexico has the better football team, they lost.
Roberto played football, yet Mahalia went shopping.
After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor. ...
After Sheika came home, she washed the dishes and wiped the floor. ...
Identify the following groups of words as fragment, independent...
The island was filled with many winding trails, a small lake, and...
To see the sun setting and the sky darkening.
Romario played football while Shantel went shopping.
Rushell passed the test because she studied hard and understood the...
Call your father as soon as you arrive in Paris.
The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took...
Finished packing right after dinner
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