Complex Sentences Quiz

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

• The tree that is tall

• The cat that is sleeping

• The bird that is flying

• The dog that is barking loudly

What is the correct way to combine the following independent and dependent clauses? Independent clause: I love to read. Dependent clause: when I have free time.

• I love to read when I am busy.

• I love to read when I have free time.

• I love to read when I am sleeping.

• I love to read when I don't have free time.

How should a complex sentence be punctuated?

• With an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence.

• With a period at the end of the sentence.

• With a comma before the coordinating conjunction or with a semicolon if there is no coordinating conjunction.

• With a question mark at the end of the sentence.

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

• He went to the store, but he forgot his wallet.

• She went for a walk, and it was raining.

• Because it was sunny, he decided to stay indoors.

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

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

• I went for a walk

• I went for a walk because it was raining

• It was raining

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

What is the correct way to punctuate the following complex sentence? After I finished my homework I went to bed.

• After I finished my homework I went to sleep.

• After I finished my homework, I went to the moon.

• After I finished my homework I went to the park.

• After I finished my homework, I went to bed.

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

• Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately.

• I haven't had the time to go lately.

• Although I hate camping, I go every weekend.

• I like to go camping.

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

• stops raining

• it

• I will go to the park

• if it stops raining

Choose the correct complex sentence from the options below:

• She laughed and danced with joy.

• When the sun sets, the stars come out.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• He quickly finished his meal.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.

• Although she was tired

• she finished her work on time

• she was tired

• on time