Subject: English Language Grade: VI ................

Date: - 1 -2019
Learner: …………………. Roll No: ……… Types of Sentences
(based on structure)

Question 1
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-
complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies.
1. Pasta is my favourite snack but I also like pizza.

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2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

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3. The trendy fashion designer released her new style on Wednesday.

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4. Trina and Haresh went to a restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

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5. Wicked witch cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

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6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to her room, and Martin
organized the kitchen appliances.

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7. After listening to the Carnatic music CD, I have new respect for music.

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8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a
project, yet Sarah did most of the work.

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9. After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for
lunch, and they went to the movies.

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10. They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.

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11. Maria registered for all of her classes by mail, but Brad was not able to do so.

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Question 2
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction provided to
create a complex sentence.
1. Finish eating your breakfast. Brush your teeth. After

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2. I have to stay for tutoring. I failed the quiz in math. Because

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3. We won’t have practice today. It is raining. Since

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4. I woke up. I saw that it was snowing! When

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5. You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert. Until

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6. I was taking a quiz in science. The power went out. While

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7. You practice. You will not get any better at basketball. Unless

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8. The sun rises in the morning. A rooster crows very early. Before

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9. You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz. So That

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10. You have cookies left over. Can I have one? If

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