Complex Sentences Quiz

What is a complex sentence?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• She went for a walk.

• It was raining.

• She stayed indoors.

• Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

Which of the following is a dependent clause in the sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'?

• I will watch TV.

• finish my homework

• After

• After I finish my homework

What is the main clause in the sentence: 'Although it was cold, she went outside to play.'?

• she went outside

• she went outside to play.

• to play

• Although it was cold

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• Although it was raining, I went for a walk.

• She is tall.

• I like pizza.

• He ran fast.

What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

• A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• The difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence is the presence of dependent clauses in a complex sentence.

• A compound sentence has a dependent clause, while a complex sentence does not.

• A compound sentence is shorter than a complex sentence.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

• finish my homework

• to the party

• if I finish my homework.

• I will go to the party

Which of these are complex sentences?

• I don't know what you're saying, but I'm game for whatever.

• Bill kept typing words after the room got cold.

• The bear was hungry and really wanted some fish.

• I don't like nerd stuff. I really just like basketball.

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

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