Complex Sentences Quiz

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

• A clause that is always joined by a coordinating conjunction

• A clause that is always joined by a subordinating conjunction

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• After I finished my homework

• Because it was raining

• She went to the store

• Although he studied hard

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with only one clause

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence with no dependent clauses

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• I like pizza

• She ran fast

• Although it was raining, we went to the park

• He plays basketball and soccer

What is the correct punctuation for a complex sentence with a dependent clause at the beginning?

• No punctuation is needed

• Comma after the dependent clause

• Comma before the dependent clause

• Semicolon after the dependent clause

Which of the following is a correct complex sentence structure?

• Independent clause + dependent clause

• Dependent clause + independent clause

• Dependent clause + dependent clause

• Independent clause + independent clause

What is the correct punctuation for a complex sentence with a dependent clause in the middle?

• No punctuation is needed

• Comma before and after the dependent clause

• Comma after the dependent clause

• Semicolon before and after the dependent clause

Which of the following is a correct example of punctuation in a complex sentence?

• I like to swim, but I don't like to run

• I like to swim but I don't like to run

• I like to swim; but I don't like to run

• I like to swim but, I don't like to run

What is the correct punctuation for a complex sentence with a dependent clause at the end?

• No punctuation is needed

• Comma before the dependent clause

• Comma after the dependent clause

• Semicolon before the dependent clause

Which of the following is a correct complex sentence?

• She went to the store, and she bought some milk

• She went to the store and she bought some milk

• She went to the store; and she bought some milk

• She went to the store and, she bought some milk