Complex Sentences Test

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause
• One dependent clause
• An independent clause and a dependent clause
• A simple sentence with a subject and verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?

• independent clauses
• dependent clauses
• both a and b
• simple sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.

• If
• When
• While
• Summer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is an independent clause?

• Jill likes to go to the beach.
• Whenever you finish.
• If you read The Outsiders.
• Before you eat breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• If the band marches in the parade.
• When you purchase candy.
• Although it is snowing.
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can a subordinate clause stand alone?   (Hint: the child)

• Yes, it is a complete thought.
• No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.
• Neither a or b

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Since the birds were chirping.

• This is a dependent clause.

• This is an independent clause.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

My friend is playing soccer.

• complex sentence

• NOT a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B