📚 Part 1: Sentence Structure Review

1. Match each sentence type with its correct definition:

1. Simple Sentence

2. Compound Sentence

3. Complex Sentence

A. Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

B. Contains one independent clause with a subject and predicate

C. Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction

2. Circle the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) that can join independent clauses:

for

and

because

nor

but

although

or

yet

so

🔍 Part 2: Sentence Identification

3. Read each sentence and identify its type. Write S (Simple), CD (Compound), or CX (Complex) in the boxes:

a) The kiwi is New Zealand's national bird.

b) Although the weather was cold, we decided to go tramping in the Southern Alps.

c) The All Blacks won the match, and the crowd cheered loudly.

d) Students studied hard for their NCEA assessments.

e) When the bell rang, students packed their bags, but some stayed behind for extra help.

f) The Māori cultural performance was beautiful because the dancers were so skilled.

✏️ Part 3: Paragraph Editing Practice

4. Read the following paragraph about New Zealand wildlife. The paragraph contains only simple sentences, making it choppy and repetitive. Rewrite it by combining sentences to create compound and complex sentences for better flow and variety.

Original Paragraph:

New Zealand has unique wildlife. The tuatara is an ancient reptile. It looks like a lizard. It is not actually a lizard. The tuatara can live for over 100 years. It is found only in New Zealand. The kākāpō is a flightless parrot. It is critically endangered. There are fewer than 250 kākāpō left in the wild. Conservation efforts are helping. The population is slowly increasing. Scientists work hard to protect these species. They are important to New Zealand's ecosystem.

🔧 Part 4: Sentence Combining Challenges

5. Combine each group of simple sentences into ONE well-structured sentence. Use the sentence type indicated in brackets:

a) The rugby team trained every day. They wanted to win the championship. (Complex sentence using "because")

b) Lake Taupō is New Zealand's largest lake. It was formed by a volcanic eruption. The eruption happened thousands of years ago. (Complex sentence using "which")

c) The students wanted to visit Rotorua. They could see the geothermal features. They could learn about Māori culture. (Compound sentence using "and")

d) The temperature dropped to 5°C. The hiking group decided to continue their journey. (Complex sentence using "even though")