Complex Sentences Quiz

"WHEN" is an example of a word that introduces a(n)

• a. simple sentence

• b. command

• c. independent clause

• d. dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a subordinate clause begins a sentence,

• a. it should not be followed by a comma.

• b. it should be followed by a comma.

• c. it should be considered a fragment.

• d. it should be considered more important than the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is NOT a type of dependent clause?

• a. adjective

• b. adverb

• c. noun

• d. predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the name for the word that takes the place of an antecedent and begins a dependent clause?

• a. subordinating conjunctions

• b. relative pronoun

• c. prepositions

• d. participles

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

You should use commas before and after relative clauses IF ?

• a. the information is needed to understand the meaning of the sentence

• b. the information appears in the middle of the sentence

• c. the information is NOT needed to understand the meaning of the sentence

• d. the information appears at the beginning or end of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the formula for a complex sentence?

• a. I dependent clause

• b. I independent clause

• c. 2 independent clauses

• d. I dependent clause + I independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• a. The boy who slipped on a banana peel hurt his elbow.

• b. The boy slipped on a banana peel, and he hurt his elbow.

• c. The boy slipped on a banana peel!

• d. The banana peel is a sneaky little thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• a. There is the magical yellow unicorn who dances on a rainbow.

• b. There is the magical yellow unicorn, who dances on a rainbow.

• c. If your canoe is stuck in a tree with the headlights on how many pancakes does it take to get to the moon?

• d. Make lemonade, when life gives you lemons that are expired.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

True or False: Complex sentences are composed of two complete thoughts.

• a. True

• b. False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• a. The cat sat on the mat

• b. Because it was raining

• c. She went to the store

• d. He likes to play soccer

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B