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Sentence Structure Identification

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Sentence Structure Identification

Grammar and sentence structure illustration

📝 Part 1: Identifying Sentence Types

1. Read each sentence and identify its type:

a) The hockey team practised every morning.

Simple

Compound

Complex

b) When winter arrives, many Canadians enjoy skiing.

Simple

Compound

Complex

c) Sarah studied for her exam, and she passed with honours.

Simple

Compound

Complex

2. In the sentence "The temperature dropped to -15°C last night," identify the parts:

Subject: ____________________

Predicate: ____________________

3. Circle the dependent clause in this sentence:

"Although the store was closed, we waited outside for an hour."

✏️ Part 2: Clause Identification

4. Read the sentence below and complete the analysis:

"Because it was raining, the soccer game was cancelled, but the team still met for strategy."

Number of independent clauses: ____

Number of dependent clauses: ____

This is a _____________ sentence.

5. Underline the subjects and circle the predicates in these sentences:

a) The maple leaves turned brilliant red in October.

b) Students and teachers worked together on the project.

6. Check all the independent clauses below:

When the bell rings

She walked to school

Although he was tired

The library closes at 9:00 PM

🎯 Part 3: Creating Sentences

7. Write your own examples of each sentence type:

Simple sentence:

Compound sentence:

Complex sentence:

8. Extension Challenge: Combine these three simple sentences into one compound-complex sentence:

"The snow fell heavily. School was cancelled. Students celebrated at home."

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