Grade 12 Sentence Mapping Worksheet

Sentence Mapping: Advanced Structures

Carefully read each sentence and follow the instructions for mapping or analyzing its structure. Pay close attention to clauses, phrases, and their relationships.

Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence. Label each one.

1. Although the storm raged furiously outside, the old lighthouse keeper remained steadfast, knowing that his duty was paramount.

Determine the type of each sentence (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) and write your answer in the blank.

1. The ancient manuscript, discovered in a forgotten library, contained cryptic symbols and elaborate illustrations that baffled scholars for decades.  

2. She had always dreamed of traveling the world, so she saved every penny, and eventually, her perseverance paid off when she booked a flight to Patagonia.  

Match each underlined phrase with its grammatical function in the sentence.

Diagram the following sentence. Use appropriate lines and symbols to represent clauses, phrases, and parts of speech.

Even though the ancient prophecy had warned of a dragon's fiery wrath, the brave knight, armed with only his ancestral sword, valiantly confronted the beast as it emerged from its volcanic lair.

Read each statement about sentence structure and indicate whether it is true or false.

1. A gerund phrase always functions as an adjective.

2. A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Use words from the bank to complete the sentences, ensuring proper clause connection.

1. The team practiced diligently;  , their performance in the championship game was exceptional.

2. She decided to pursue a career in medicine   she had a deep passion for helping others.