Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• She likes coffee.

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

• I enjoy reading and writing.

• He runs fast and swims well.

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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 complex sentence "Because she was ill, she missed school"?

• Because she was ill

• She missed school

• She was ill

• Missed school

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: "I will call you when I arrive."

• I will call you

• When I arrive

• I arrive

• Will call you

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which conjunction typically starts a subordinate clause in a complex sentence?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinate clause to add information about time.

• Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

• She went to the store after she finished work.

• He is not only intelligent but also very kind.

• She likes apples, but she prefers oranges.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of the subordinate clause in the sentence: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam"?

• It states a condition.

• It adds a contrast.

• It provides a reason.

• It describes a time.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which option transforms the simple sentence "She cried" into a complex sentence?

• She cried loudly.

• She cried because she was sad.

• She cried and laughed.

• She cried, and she was loud.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the error in the following complex sentence: "When the game finished, we was happy."

• Incorrect main clause

• Incorrect subordinate clause

• Verb tense error

• Subject-verb agreement error

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence with an adverbial clause?

• She sings beautifully and dances gracefully.

• He works hard so that he can succeed.

• They laughed and cried at the movie.

• She is smart but lazy.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the subordinate clause in the sentence: "Though he was late, he stopped to buy flowers"?

• He was late

• Though he was late

• He stopped to buy flowers

• To buy flowers

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B