Combining Sentences Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late

• She ran to the bus stop

• Although it was raining

• If you can believe it

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• we decided to go for a walk

• Although it was raining

• to go for a walk

• it was raining

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to combine the following sentences: "She wanted to go to the movie. Her friend did not."

• And

• But

• Or

• So

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Which subordinating conjunction best combines these sentences into a complex sentence? "He studied hard. He wanted to pass the exam."

• Because

• Although

• Unless

• After

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Identify the sentence fragment.

• She enjoys reading novels.

• Running through the park.

• They went to the store.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• When the rain started.

• Although she was tired.

• She walks to school every day.

• If you can.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Combine the following sentences using an appropriate coordinating conjunction: "I tried to call you. You did not answer."

• I tried to call you, but you did not answer.

• I tried to call you, so you did not answer.

• I tried to call you, or you did not answer.

• I tried to call you, for you did not answer.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Select the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to create a complex sentence.

• Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

• He was tired and he finished his homework.

• He was tired, but he finished his homework.

• He was tired, so he finished his homework.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Which sentence is correctly combined using a coordinating conjunction?

• She likes coffee, but her friend prefers tea.

• She likes coffee, her friend prefers tea.

• She likes coffee, because her friend prefers tea.

• She likes coffee, so her friend prefers tea.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• She went to the store, and she bought some bread.

• Before she went to the store, she made a list.

• She went to the store, but she forgot to buy bread.

• She went to the store, so she bought some bread.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b