Reimagined Fairy Tales: Compound-Complex Sentences

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and analyzing compound-complex sentences within the context of reimagined fairy tales for Grade 6 students.

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Reimagined Fairy Tales: Compound-Complex Sentences

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Analyzing Fairy Tale Texts with Compound-Complex Sentences

Once upon a time, in a land where the trees whispered secrets and the rivers danced joyfully, there lived a brave little girl who believed that kindness could change the world, even when others doubted her. Although her journey was fraught with challenges, she remained hopeful because she knew that her courage, combined with her friends' support, could overcome any obstacle. The enchanted forest, which had been forgotten by many, shimmered under the moonlight, and the girl, who carried a lantern that glowed brighter than the stars, set out to find her destiny.
1.
Identify one sentence in the passage that is a compound-complex sentence. Write it down and underline the independent clauses.
[2 marks]
2.
What are the two main clauses in the sentence: 'The enchanted forest, which had been forgotten by many, shimmered under the moonlight'?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how the use of multiple clauses in the sentence enhances the storytelling.
[4 marks]
4.
Create your own sentence about a reimagined fairy tale using at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
[4 marks]
5.
Which conjunctions in the passage link independent clauses? List at least two.
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'The girl, who carried a lantern that glowed brighter than the stars, set out to find her destiny.'
[2 marks]
7.
Analyze how the combined use of multiple clauses adds depth to the description of the fairy tale setting.
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph about your favorite fairy tale character, incorporating at least three compound or complex sentences.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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