7th grade phrases, clauses and sentences

Grades 6–7 (ages 11–13) · 21 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

In 7th grade (ages 12–13), students learn how phrases and clauses work, and choose simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences to show how ideas relate. Lessons from Khan Academy "Phrases and clauses" and "Complex sentences", plus Learn Bright on conjunctions. Play all on repeat, or loop one example.

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  1. 1Phrases and clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyPhrases and clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Prepositional phrases | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyPrepositional phrases | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Appositives | Punctuation | Grammar | Khan AcademyAppositives | Punctuation | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Dependent and independent clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyDependent and independent clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Relative clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyRelative clauses | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Relative pronouns | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyRelative pronouns | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Coordinating conjunctions | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyCoordinating conjunctions | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Coordinating Conjunctions FANBOYS | Learn the acronym to remember the conjunctions!Coordinating Conjunctions FANBOYS | Learn the acronym to remember the conjunctions!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
  9. 9BONUS: "FANBOYS," a mnemonic song | Conjunctions | Parts of speech| Khan AcademyBONUS: "FANBOYS," a mnemonic song | Conjunctions | Parts of speech| Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Subordinating conjunctions | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademySubordinating conjunctions | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Subordinating Conjunctions | Learn about how to use subordinating conjunctionsSubordinating Conjunctions | Learn about how to use subordinating conjunctionsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  12. 12What is a sentence? | Syntax | Khan AcademyWhat is a sentence? | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Simple and Compound Sentences for Kids | Learn the difference between simple and compound sentencesSimple and Compound Sentences for Kids | Learn the difference between simple and compound sentencesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Simple and compound sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademySimple and compound sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Complex sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademyComplex sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Compound-complex sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademyCompound-complex sentences | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Recognizing fragments | Syntax | Khan AcademyRecognizing fragments | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Run-ons and comma splices | Syntax | Khan AcademyRun-ons and comma splices | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Commas and introductory elements | Punctuation | Grammar | Khan AcademyCommas and introductory elements | Punctuation | Grammar | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Dangling modifiers | Syntax | Khan AcademyDangling modifiers | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Parallel structure | Syntax | Khan AcademyParallel structure | Syntax | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop

What does this 7th grade grammar unit cover?

It introduces phrases and clauses, prepositional phrases and appositives, independent and dependent clauses, conjunctions, the four sentence types, fragments and run-ons, and misplaced or dangling modifiers. By the end a student should combine two simple sentences into a compound or complex one and explain the choice.

How does RepeatWatch help with grammar?

Set an A–B loop on one example sentence as the teacher takes it apart, and replay it until you can label each clause yourself. Slow a quick explanation to 0.75×, save each sentence type on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

A clause has a subject and a verb; a phrase does not. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause needs one. Khan Academy's "Phrases and clauses" and "Dependent and independent clauses" explain this step by step.

What grade learns complex sentences?

In the US, 7th grade (ages 12–13) asks students to use simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences on purpose. Grade levels vary by country and school, so start with the Learn Bright videos if conjunctions are new.