Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences ELA 10

Although his health was failing, Roosevelt ran for a third term.

Which of the following is the dependent clause?

• Roosevelt ran for a third term

• ran for a third term

• Although his health was failing

• None of the above

"Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it."

Which of the following word groups is a dependent clause?

• Maycomb was an old town

• it was a tired old town

• when I first knew it

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a clause?

• she went to the store

• before dinner

• after the party ended

• it was a long day

The coach took us out after the game for pizza and soda.

This sentence is an example of this sentence structure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Stacie worked all morning, and she relaxed in the afternoon.

This sentence is an example of this sentence structure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately.

This sentence is an example of this sentence structure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

When Bobby is in the room, we are entertained.

The underlined group of words is an example of this.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• prepositional phrase

Here is the money; I am happy to be free of debt.

This sentence is an example of this sentence structure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Since I ate all of the chocolate in the bag, I have a stomach ache.

This sentence is an example of this sentence structure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

After a stroke paralyzed his right arm, Leonardo Davinci learned to paint with his left hand.

The underlined group of words is an example of this.

• independent clause

• dependent clause