Sentence Structures Reference Chart
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Sentence Structures Reference Chart" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.1.B. It also works a grade below or above, as a tool for a student who is ready for it or a quick refresher for an older one.
7th grade grammar resource: a chart of the sentence structures with their conjunctions, comma rules and example sentences. Part of our simple, compound & complex sentences collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this resource?
Hand out the reference chart first, then use the clause table on each sheet. Ask students to explain a few answers aloud before they check the key.
What students will practice
- Students will compare the sentence structures by their independent and dependent clauses.
- Students will check which conjunctions join the clauses in each structure.
- Students will apply the comma rule for each structure to their own writing.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
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FAQ
How do I use the Sentence Structures Reference Chart?
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Hand out the reference chart first, then use the clause table on each sheet. Ask students to explain a few answers aloud before they check the key.
What is the Sentence Structures Reference Chart?
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A chart of the sentence structures with their conjunctions, comma rules and example sentences.
Can I use the Sentence Structures Reference Chart at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 7th Grade sentences, and it works the same at home or at school. At home a student can print it and keep it with their school work. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
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A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The table on the sheets lists this as CC. Classify Sentences by Their Clauses has students bracket each clause and write the code.
What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?
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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses and no dependent clause. A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Rewrite Sentences as a New Type asks students to change a sentence from one type to the other.
Where do commas go in compound and complex sentences?
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Put a comma before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence, or use only a semicolon. Use a comma after a dependent clause that opens a complex sentence. Sentence Structures Reference Chart lists these rules with examples.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Sentences |
| Standard | L.7.1.B |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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