Complex Sentences

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

Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.

• If
• When
• While
• Summer

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.

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• While you were outside.
• If you don't study.
• When you get to the goal.
• all of the above

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

A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True
• False

My friend is playing soccer.

• complex sentence

• NOT a complex sentence

After the movie, we all went out for a pizza.

• complex sentence

• NOT a complex sentence

We ran home and ate dinner.

• complex sentence

• NOT a complex sentence

Unless he shows, we have to close up the shop.

• complex sentence

• NOT a complex sentence