Complex Sentences Quiz

What is a complex sentence?

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

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

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no dependent clauses.

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

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

• She went to the store yesterday.

• I like to play soccer in the park.

• Although it was raining, we went to the park.

• None of the above

A complex sentence consists of how many clauses?

• 5

• 1

• 3

• 2 or more

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to connect two independent clauses.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to emphasize the main idea.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to introduce a subordinate clause.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to separate items in a list.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following complex sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.'

• Before

• While

• After

• Because

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• d) while

• b) although

• a) because

• c) and

What is the independent clause in the following complex sentence: 'I will study hard if I want to pass the exam.'

• I will study hard.

• I will study.

• I will pass the exam.

• If I want to pass the exam.

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

• a) Every night the cat runs away.

• b) I ate my dinner very quickly.

• c) After I ate, I went to my room.

• d) b & c

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

• A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound sentence is made up of two or more dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more independent clauses.

• A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound sentence is made up of two or more dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Where should the comma go in this sentence? "When she finished her meal she got up and went to her room."

• a) Before "and"

• b) After "When"

• c) After "meal"

• d) Before "she" and after "and"