Complex Sentences

TRUE or FALSE. Complex sentences are the same as compound sentences.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose all of the complex sentences.

• Although Kaevion's team won the baseball game, they did not get rewarded with ice cream.

• The supermarket closes at 9 PM, and the bakery closes at 8 PM.

• Because it was lightning, Ryder's dad told him to come inside to safety.

• Miami, Charleston, and Daytona all have very nice beaches.

• She managed to finish the assignment even though she was late.

Choose all of the SUBORDINATING conjunctions.

• and

• because

• whenever

• so

• for

Choose all of the COORDINATING conjunctions.

• or

• as

• until

• if

• yet

Select all COMPOUND sentences.

• Since it was too cold outside, the children stayed in and read by the fireplace.

• Mindy could visit her neighbor everyday as long as she did her chores first.

• Jerry wanted to go on vacation, so he booked a flight right away.

• Nathan's little brother broke his Xbox while Nathan attended band camp.

• The table needed to be fixed, but Dad did not repair it immediately.

Identify the subordinating conjunction: "Did she say anything before she left?"

• anything

• she

• before

• did

Identify the subordinating conjunction: "After they pass the town, they must turn left."

• after

• pass

• left

• they

Identify the DEPENDENT clause: "If you find out, please let me know."

• me know

• If you find out

• if you

• please let me know

TRUE or FALSE. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• 
• 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

TRUE or FALSE. An independent clause can stand alone and is a complete sentence.

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• 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B