ELD 3,4 Complex Sentences

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• He read a book and took notes.

• Before she left, she turned off the lights.

• They traveled to Spain and Portugal.

• She loves chocolate, but she avoids it.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

In a complex sentence, what is the function of the dependent clause?

• To stand alone as a complete thought.

• To provide additional information or context.

• To serve as the main message of the sentence.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which conjunction can introduce a dependent clause?

• And

• But

• Although

• That

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following does NOT introduce a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

• If

• And

• Unless

• Since

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which is true about the independent clause in a complex sentence?

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• It always comes before the dependent clause.

• It provides context but isn't necessary.

• It cannot express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Organize the following clauses to form a complex sentence:

• [she took an umbrella]

• [Because it looked like it would rain]

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which part of a complex sentence can stand alone as its own sentence?

• Dependent Clause

• Subordinating Conjunction

• Independent Clause

• Coordinating Conjunction

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the primary purpose of using a complex sentence?

• To show equality between ideas.

• To show contrast between two independent clauses.

• To give additional information or show causality.

• To avoid punctuation.

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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 NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Because

• However

• Unless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Reorder the following:

then I go back to sleep again/Whenever I wake up/I start feeling sleepy

• I start feeling sleepy,

• Whenever I wake up,

• then I go back to sleep again.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B