Compound and Complex Sentences

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? A) I went to the store, and I bought some groceries. B) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. C) She likes to read books and play video games.

• A

• C

• D

• B

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? A) I enjoy playing basketball. B) I like pizza, but I don't like sushi. C) She is studying for her exams.

• A. I enjoy playing basketball.

• C. She is studying for her exams.

• D. The sun is shining today.

• B

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of adverb that modifies a verb.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of verb that connects two clauses.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses.

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that functions as a noun.

• An independent clause is a group of words that is always a fragment.

• An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Which of the following is an independent clause? A) Although it was cold outside. B) I went to the park. C) Because I was tired.

• A) Although it was cold outside.

• C) Because I was tired.

• D) Running in the morning.

• B) I went to the park.

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that does not contain a subject or a verb.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) I like to swim. B) After I finish my homework. C) She is tall and smart.

• D) Before I go to bed.

• B) After I finish my homework.

• C) She is tall and smart.

• A) I like to swim.