Complex and Compound Complex Sentences Sentences

What is the definition of a complex sentence?

• 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 only dependent clauses.

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

Give an example of a complex sentence.

• After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

• She went to the store.

• The cat is sleeping.

• I like pizza.

What is the definition of a compound complex sentence?

• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least three independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

Provide an example of a compound complex sentence.

• I took my umbrella with me and it was raining.

• I went for a walk and I didn't take my umbrella with me.

• I went for a walk and it was raining.

• Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I took my umbrella with me.

How do you identify clauses in complex sentences?

• By looking for punctuation marks in each part of the sentence.

• By counting the number of words in each part of the sentence.

• By looking for a subject and a verb in each part of the sentence.

• By identifying the main idea of the sentence.

Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

• No

• Sometimes

• Depends on the language

• Yes

Give an example of a complex sentence with multiple dependent clauses.

• I went for a walk because I was tired and needed some fresh air.

• Although it was raining, I went for a walk because I needed some fresh air and exercise.

• I went for a walk because I wanted to explore the neighborhood and meet new people.

• I went for a walk because it was sunny and I wanted to get some exercise.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She went to the store.

• Because it was raining outside.

• The dog barked loudly.

• He finished his work early.

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

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

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

• A compound sentence has no clauses, while a complex sentence has at least one dependent clause.

• There is no difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.

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

• She went to the store, and he went to the gym.

• Although she was tired, she went to the store.

• She went to the store because she needed groceries.

• She went to the store; however, it was closed.