Complex Sentence Quiz

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

• but

• and

• because

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• I like pizza.

• She ran to the store.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Although I studied hard, I still failed the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the complex sentence in the following options: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

• It was raining, so we decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• We decided to go for a walk because it was raining.

• We decided to go for a walk, despite the rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• although

• because

• or

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• I will go

• I will go to the park

• If it stops raining

• The park

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which punctuation mark is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause in a complex sentence?

• :

• ;

• ,

• .

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• I will watch a movie

• After I finish my homework

• finish my homework

• After

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the purpose of using complex sentences in writing?

• To make the writing more confusing and difficult to understand.

• The purpose of using complex sentences in writing is to convey more complex ideas and relationships between different parts of a sentence.

• To make the writing more concise and straightforward.

• To make the writing more visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing.

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 are subordinating conjunctions? Select all that apply.

• Since

• And

• Whenever

• Unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E