Activity 4. Structure: worth 3 pts.

a) Dependent and Independent clauses

b) Simple, compound and complex sentences. DEALINE: October 31, 2020 until 23 hrs.

1. Read the explanation given in the links below. After that, practised the exercises as much as you need to
understand the topic.

Independent and dependent clauses theory:

https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/sentences.aspx

https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/modulecomma.htm

Exercises:

http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/clauses_ex1.htm

https://reviewgamezone.com/mc/candidate/test/?test_id=32690&title=Independent%20Dependent%20Clause

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-sentences-and-clauses/phrases-and-
clauses/e/dependent-and-independent-clauses

Simple, compound and complex sentences:

https://www.quia.com/quiz/2922118.html?AP_rand=1030845084

https://www.quia.com/quiz/2922118.html?AP_rand=1259787780

https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/sentence_types/quiz1848.html

2. Once you had enough practice on the exercises, answer the exercises below and convert them to PDF to
submit your answers to EDUC.
3. Read the checklist below.
4. You will have your grade and feedback on EDUC platform on November 12, 2020
 Exercise I. Instructions:
Write aside of each the sentence below if it is an independent or dependent clause.
The clause you must identify is highlighted in yellow.

Example:

Dependent 1. The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs. Johnson.
Independent 2. Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
Independent 3. Because the storm knocked out the power, school will be cancelled on Thursday.
Dependent 4. This is the homework assignment that you missed last week.
Independent 5. The movie was good although it was too long.
Dependent 6. Victoria heard what her sister said, but she ignored it.
Dependent 7. The moon shone on the ocean while the whales rose to the surface.
Independent 8. At the end of his class, Jim walked to his locker where the coach was waiting.
Dependent 9. When I picked a flower for you, a bee stung me.
Independent 10. While his sister studies chemistry, he studies history.

EXERCISE II. Simple, compound and complex sentences

Instructions: Highlight with yellow the correct answer

Example:
1. We met rather few people who spoke English. 6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier.

A) Simple sentence A) Simple sentence

B) Complex sentence B) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence C) Compound sentence

2. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently. 7. I guess she just doesn’t respect you.

A) Simple sentence A) Simple sentence

B) Complex sentence B) Complex sentence
C) Compound sentence C) Compound sentence

3. We drove right up to Helsinki in two days. 8. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite
different from the others.
A) Simple sentence
B) Complex sentence A) Simple sentence
c) Compound sentence B) Complex sentence
C) Compound sentence
4. I don’t care how expensive it is.
9. You can either come with me now or walk
A) Simple sentence home.
B) Complex sentence
C) Compound sentence A) Simple sentence
B) Complex sentence
C) Compound sentence

5. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now 10. He will never leave home because he hasn’t
he is wide awake. got the courage to.

A) Simple sentence A) Simple sentence

B) Complex sentence B) Complex sentence
C) Compound sentence C) Compound sentence
 Grading Criteria for the activity 4

This Activity will be graded by the rule of three.

This chart is only to tell you how I will grade you; you do not have to do anything with it.

Note: Items to grade 18 = 3 points Score

If your answers are not in,

yellow, they will be taken as
incorrect.
18 3
17 2.8

16 2.7
15 2.5

14 2.3
13 2.2

12 2.0
11 1.8

10 1.7
9 1.5

8 1.3
7 1.2

6 1.0
5 .8

4 .7
3 .5

2 .3
1 .2

Final Score: