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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• because

• however

• therefore

In a complex sentence, the independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. True or False?

• False

• Sometimes

• True

• Depends on the context

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

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

• 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 introduce a subordinate clause.

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

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• Because

• However

• Therefore

• Although

What is the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

• I will go to the park

• stops raining

• if it stops raining.

• to the park

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• but

• while

• because

• until

What is the main difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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

• A simple sentence is shorter than a complex sentence.

• A simple sentence can express a complete thought, while a complex sentence expresses a more complex idea.

• A simple sentence has only one subject and one verb, while a complex sentence can have multiple subjects and verbs.

In a complex sentence, the dependent clause usually comes before the independent clause. True or False?

• Sometimes

• False

• True

• Depends on the sentence structure

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'She studied hard because she wanted to pass the exam.'

• there is not a dependent clause in the sentence

• She studied hard

• wanted to pass the exam

• because she wanted to pass the exam