Complex Sentences & Comma Usage
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A complex sentence...
has two independent clauses.
has an independent clause that is joined by one or more dependent clauses.
has a subject and a verb.
has a comma and conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Identify the complex sentence.
Romeo and Juliet are infatuated by one another's good looks.
Because Juliet reciprocates his affection, Romeo is no longer heartbroken.
Benvolio provides support, but Tybalt creates conflict.
The feud between the patriarchs kills their children.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A dependent clause can stand on its own.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
When a complex sentence begins with a subordinate conjunction, a ___is required at the end of the dependent clause.
comma
period
semicolon
colon
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Identify the sentence that begins with a dependent clause.
Lord Capulet is offended when Juliet refuses to marry Paris.
When Juliet refuses to marry Paris, she offends her father.
Romeo and Juliet are irrational and naive.
Friar Lawrence attempts to guide the young lovers.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Identify the two correctly punctuated complex sentences.
After my mother reviewed my report card, she gave me a kiss.
My mother gave me a kiss, after she reviewed my report card.
Although I love my job, I could use a vacation.
I could use a vacation, even though I love my job.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Identify the independent clause in the following complex sentence:
When Romeo overhears Juliet's soliloquy, he gains the courage to express his intimate feelings.
he gains the courage to express his intimate feelings.
When Romeo overhears Juliet's soliloquy,
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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