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Spot, take apart and build sentences that carry two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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Sentence: When the bell rang, Ana packed her books, and her brother waited by the gate. Which group of words is the dependent clause?
Sentence: Because the road was flooded, the jeepney stopped early, and the pupils walked two blocks. Which group of words is one of the two independent clauses?
Sentence: Lola cooked the rice while Mario swept the yard, and the family ate together. What kind of sentence is this?
Sentence: Although the sun was hot, the farmers kept working in the rice field. What kind of sentence is this?
Sentence: The teacher rang the bell, and the pupils lined up quietly in the corridor. What kind of sentence is this?
Sentence: After the typhoon passed, our neighbors cleared the street, and my father fixed our fence. Which group of words is the dependent clause?
Sentence: Rina sells pandesal every morning, but she studies at night because she wants to finish Grade 5. What does the dependent clause tell the reader?
Sentence: When the fiesta began, the band played loudly, and the neighbors danced in the plaza. What does the dependent clause tell the reader?
Sentence: If the water rises again, the barangay will ring the bell, and everyone will move to the school. What does the dependent clause tell the reader?
Sentence: Although the ferry was late, the students stayed calm, and their teacher counted the bags again. What does the dependent clause show?
Sentence: Nanay cooked adobo, and Tatay set the table. What does this sentence still need to become compound-complex?
Sentence: The pupils swept the room, and the teacher arranged the chairs. Which group of words would make this sentence compound-complex?
Sentence: Because the sun had set, Kuya lit the lamp. Which group of words would make this sentence compound-complex?
Sentence: When the rain stopped, the boys played basketball, and the girls jogged around the court. If you take out the dependent clause, what kind of sentence is left?
Sentence: Since the store was closed, Mila borrowed rice, and Ben cooked the soup. If you take out 'and Ben cooked the soup', what kind of sentence is left?
Sentence: Lito wanted to join the parade, but he minded the store because his mother was sick. Which word joins the two independent clauses?
Sentence: Whenever the sea is rough the boats stay at the pier and the fishermen mend their nets. After which word should the first comma be placed?
Sentence: The market opened late, and the vendors hurried while the rain kept falling. Which word begins the dependent clause?
Sentence: The carabao rested under the tree while Mang Ben ate lunch, and the birds picked at the grain. Which group of words is the dependent clause?
Sentence: The boy who won the race smiled proudly, and his coach clapped for the whole team. Which group of words is the dependent clause?
Sentence: The mango tree that Lolo planted still bears fruit, and the birds visit it every June. What kind of sentence is this?
Sentence: The pupils cleaned the room and arranged the chairs before lunch. What kind of sentence is this?
Sentence: Nanay folded the clothes, and Ana put them away because the cabinet was finally empty. Which group of words is the dependent clause?
Sentence: If the ferry leaves at noon, we will eat early, and Tatay will carry the bags. Which group of words cannot stand alone as a sentence?
Combine: The rain fell hard. Our class ended early. We rode the jeepney home. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Combine: The power went out. Nanay lit a candle. Kuya opened the window. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Combine: The bus was full. Ana stood near the door. Her brother found a seat. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Combine: The market closed early. Mila cooked noodles. Ben washed the pot. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Combine: The program started late. The parents waited outside. The pupils practiced their song. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Combine: The tide was low. The fishermen mended nets. Aling Ada sold dried fish. Pick the sentence that correctly combines these ideas into one compound-complex sentence.
Sentence: When the lights went out, Nanay lit a candle, and Kuya closed the windows. This sentence has two independent clauses.
Sentence: Although Ben was tired, he still finished his homework. This sentence has only one independent clause.
The group of words 'Although the road was muddy' is a complete sentence by itself.
Sentence: Kuya fed the chickens before he left, and Ate watered the plants. The dependent clause in this sentence is 'before he left'.
Sentence: Mila washed the plates while Ana swept, and Lolo folded the clothes. The words 'while Ana swept' can stand alone as a sentence.
Sentence: The rain stopped, and the sun came out over the rice fields. This sentence has no dependent clause.
In 'While the rain fell, we stayed inside,' what kind of clause is 'While the rain fell'?
In 'The pupils cleaned the room while the rain fell,' what kind of clause is 'The pupils cleaned the room'?
Sentence: Because the gate was locked, Ana waited outside, and Ben called the guard. This sentence has ___ independent clauses.
Sentence: When the storm came, the boats stayed at the pier, and the market closed early. How many dependent clauses does this sentence have?
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