Complex Sentences Quiz

Which conjunction is used to join two independent clauses in a complex sentence?

• or

• but

• and

• because

What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

• A dependent clause is longer than an independent clause.

• A dependent clause is always a complete sentence, while an independent clause is not.

• A dependent clause cannot have a subject or a verb, while an independent clause must have both a subject and a verb.

• A dependent clause relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning, while an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

Identify the complex sentence structure in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, she went for a walk.'

• She went for a walk because it was raining.

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

• It was raining, so she stayed home.

• She went for a walk, but it wasn't raining.

Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect in a complex sentence?

• although

• therefore

• however

• because

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

• I will go

• to the park

• I will go to the park

• If it stops raining

Which subordinating conjunction is used to show time in a complex sentence?

• after

• because

• when

• although

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

• After

• I will watch TV

• finish my homework

• After I finish my homework

What is the purpose of using complex sentence structures?

• To make the sentence longer

• To convey complex ideas and relationships between different parts of a sentence.

• To show off one's writing skills

• To confuse the reader

Which conjunction is used to show contrast in a complex sentence?

• because

• but

• and

• or

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'She studied hard for the exam, but she still failed.'

• for the exam

• She studied hard for the exam

• She studied hard

• but she still failed