Complex Sentences

What does a complex sentence contain?

• Two dependent clauses.

• Two independent clauses.

• One independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A subject and predicate.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

What type of conjunctions appears in a complex sentence?

• Coordinating (FANBOYS)

• Subordinating (AAAWWUBBIS)

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

• comma after Because

• comma after cold

• comma after heated

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

• comma after Although

• comma after studied

• comma after hours

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game.

• comma after feed

• comma after cat

• comma after because

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

• comma after out

• comma after friends

• comma after chores

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.6.6

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

• comma after played

• comma after sister

• comma after while

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Before Christian can apply for a position as summer camp counselor he must get permission from his parents.

• comma after Before

• comma after position

• comma after counselor

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A