Sentence Mapping Practice - Grade 11 ELA

Sentence Mapping Practice

Read each sentence carefully. For each question, identify the main components of the sentence and answer the questions or complete the tasks as instructed. Pay close attention to subjects, verbs, objects, and modifiers.

1. Identify the subject and predicate in the following sentence:

Despite the torrential downpour, the determined hikers successfully reached the summit before dusk.

Subject:  

Predicate:  

2. Underline the independent clause and circle the dependent clause(s) in the sentence below:

Because the old bridge was deemed unsafe, the city council decided to construct a new one, which would better accommodate increased traffic.

Fill in the blanks with the correct sentence structure term (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex).

1. The cat slept soundly on the windowsill. This is a   sentence.

2. She studied diligently for the exam, so she earned an excellent grade. This is a   sentence.

3. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. This is a   sentence.

4. After the storm passed, the sun emerged, and a rainbow appeared in the sky. This is a   sentence.

1. In the sentence, "Running quickly, the athlete finished the race," what type of phrase is "Running quickly"?

2. Identify the type of clause highlighted in the sentence: "The book, which I borrowed from the library, was fascinating."

Map the following sentence by identifying and labeling its core components (subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, subject complement) and any phrases or clauses. Use the space below to write out your analysis.

After the bell rang, the enthusiastic students, eager for summer vacation, rushed joyfully out of the classroom, but their teacher calmly reminded them about the homework.

1. A simple sentence can contain multiple verbs.

2. A compound-complex sentence must have at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.