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Sentence structure & Connectives

A) Read the following sentences. Check the box marked “simple” if it is a simple
sentence. Check the box marked “compound” if it is a compound sentence. Check
the box marked “complex” if it is a complex sentence.

1. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock.

❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
2. Jennifer liked William’s friend, and she also liked his cousin.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
3. The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
4. James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
5. The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
6. Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
7. The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
8. Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
9. After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex
10. She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
❑ Simple ❑ Compound ❑ Complex

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B) Read the following short passage then answer the questions:

Emily loves to read. Her favorite genre is fantasy, but she also enjoys historical fiction.
On weekends, she visits the local bookstore because it has a great selection of both
new and used books. Sometimes, she spends hours browsing the shelves and
discovering new authors. Although she has a large collection at home, Emily always
finds something interesting to take with her. After she leaves the bookstore, she often
reads in the park while sipping on her coffee. Reading outside relaxes her, and she
finds it peaceful. Every time she finishes a book, Emily writes a review to share her
thoughts with others.

Pick the following from the passage:

1)Two simple sentences:

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2)Two compound sentences:

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3)Two complex sentences:

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C) Read the following short passage then answer the questions:

Liam loves cooking. He experiments with new recipes every week, and he enjoys trying
out different cuisines. On Mondays, he usually prepares Italian dishes because pasta is
his favorite. Although he often starts cooking late, he always finishes by dinner time.
Afterward, he shares his creations with friends, who are always eager to taste his latest
culinary experiments. Liam feels proud of his skills, and he looks forward to each
cooking session with enthusiasm.

1) Pick the following from the passage:

a) Two simple sentences:

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b) Two compound sentences:

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c)Two complex sentences:

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2) Change the simple sentences in passage B into compound ones:

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3) Change the compound sentences in passage B into complex ones:

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D) Transform the following simple sentences into complex or compound sentences.

1. Knocking at the gate, he demanded admission.

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2. Blinded by a dust storm, they lost their way.

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3. Deceived by his friends, he lost all hope.

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4. Driven by hunger, he stole a piece of bread.

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5. Overwhelmed with grief, the poor widow killed herself.

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6. The sea being smooth, we went for a sail.

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7. Weather permitting, the match will be held tomorrow afternoon.

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E) In the following compound-complex sentence, find the dependent (subordinate) clause.

1. I can call my parents, or I can just walk home if you will let me.

A. I can call my parents

B. or I can just walk home

C. if you will let me

2. As soon as I received the invitation, I replied, and I called my friend.

A. As soon as I received the invitation

B. I replied

C. and I called my friend

3. I will answer your questions, and I will help you study because you are my best friend.

A. I will answer your questions

B. because you are my best friend

C. and I will help you study

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4. Even though my pet parakeet is quite loud and talkative, we still love him, and he makes
us laugh.

A. Even though my pet parakeet is quite loud and talkative

B. we still love him

C. and he makes us laugh

5. I like listening to records, and I like playing video games whenever my parents let me.

A. I like listening to records

B. and I like playing video games

C. whenever my parents let me

6. I know the way to school, but I may get lost unless we take a map with us.

A. I know the way to school

B. but I may get lost

C. unless we take a map with us

7. We drove to the mall, and we stopped by the bank since we were going to buy pants
and shoes.

A. we stopped by the bank

B. We drove to the mall

C. since we were going to buy pants and shoes

8. Because Katherine is my good friend, I bought her a present, and I put it in her locker.

A. Because Katherine is my good friend

B. I bought her a present

C. and put it in her locker

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9. The musicians were excellent, and we enjoyed their performance even though they
were a bit loud.

A. The musicians were excellent

B. and we enjoyed their performance

C. even though they were a bit loud

10. After the blizzard ended, we ran outside, and we built a snowman.

A. we ran outside

B. After the blizzard ended

C. and we built a snowman

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Direct and Indirect Speech

Decide whether the following are examples of direct or indirect speech:

Speech Direct or Indirect speech?

1.William asked if he could have a return on the slide.

2. “It’s my turn next, “Shiya shouted.
3. Dad said that the children should stop arguing.
4. Kaylie mentioned that the swings were free.
5. “I love the park,” squealed Emir.
6. Mum told the children that it was time to go home.

We use the reported speech to tell someone what another person said or thought.

*The grammatical form of the reported speech is transformed as follows:

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A) Change the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech:

1. My sister said, “I am going to the beach this weekend.”

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2. He said, “I bought a new pair of shoes.”

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3.She said, “I am happy to be here today.”

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4.They said, “We have always enjoying coming here.”
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5. He said, “I must study hard.”
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6. She said, “I wasn’t ready for this.”
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7.They said, “We will cook dinner tonight.”
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8.She said, “I went to the cinema last Saturday.”
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B) Change the following sentences from reported speech to direct speech:

1.He asked if we could do him a favour.
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2.She said that they had been working for a long time that day.
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3.She asked if we wanted to play with her.
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4.They said that the weather had been awful.
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5.They said that they had been waiting for me for hours.
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6.She said that she would join us the next day.
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7.He said he was cooking a nice dinner for that night.
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8.She said that she hadn’t seen for us the previous night.
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Direct speech: Missing punctuation

A) Rewrite the following sentences, adding inverted commas in the correct places to
show the words being spoken.
Can you also add any other missing punctuation such as full stops, question marks,
exclamation marks, or commas?
1. You can work with me if you like Cole offered

2. How about we pack up the study said Mum

3. Who is this she growled

4. Please make yourself at home said the king as they stepped into the room

5. No thank you said Maria You’re always telling tales

6. The king will be most pleased she said

7. I want you all on your best behaviour all right said Mum as the climbed from the car

8. Oh yes please said Cole leaning forward eagerly I’ve always wanted to do magic.

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B)

C)

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