Complex Sentence Practice

What creates a dependent clause?

• Subordinating conjunction

• Coordinating conunction

• Conjunctive averb

• Prepositions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following words is a subordinating conjunction?

• But

• If

• However

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Buddhism is an eastern religion

• The school bell rang at 8am

• Since Harry had to go to bed early

• I got my nails done after school.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes up a complex sentence?

• An independent clause and a dependent clause.

• Two independent clauses

• An independent clause and a prepositional phrase

• Two dependent clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Neither brownies nor cookies are my favorite dessert.

• Red hair is a rare trait; less than eight percent of the world has it.

• In myths, mermaids are said to be beautiful, but they are often dangerous.

• My mailbox was full because I had been on vacation for the last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Since it is raining, track practice is cancelled.

• I ran the 100 meter dash and got second in my heat.

• Pole vault is a difficult field event, for you have to have good balance.

• Long distance runners must have strong lung conditioning, but sprinters but have good lung strength.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Where does the comma go in the following complex sentence?: When I go skiing I always make sure to wear multiple layers.

• I, go

• always, make

• skiing, I

• wear, multiple

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?: Because my brother broke my play station I can no longer play video games.

• broke, my

• brother, broke

• station, I

• can, no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly?

• Although I enjoy rollercoasters sometimes they make me sick.

• I usually watch TV while I do my homework.

• Spirit week will be a lot of fun, since there are so many activities to attend.

• Everyone will cheer, whenever I score a touchdown.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly?

• I hate sports, because I find them boring.

• If I get an A on the test my mom will buy me a new phone.

• My cat goes, wherever I go.

• Even though I am a triathlete, I am not very athletic.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B