Sentence Structure Quiz

(a)   is a complex sentence

• I ran to the store.

• She is reading a book, and I am wat

• Although it was cold, we went outside.
• The cat slept all day.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Although it was cold, we went outside,' is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause ('we went outside') and a dependent clause ('Although it was cold'). The other options are simple sentences.

What is the dependent clause in the sentence: "When I finish my homework, I will call you"?

• I will call you

• When I finish my homework

• Finish my homework

• Call you

Answer explanation

The dependent clause in the sentence is "When I finish my homework". It cannot stand alone as a complete thought and provides context for the main clause "I will call you".

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction?

• She likes apples and oranges.

• He ran quickly.

• I will go to the park if it stops raining.

• The dog barked loudly.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.' because it contains the subordinating conjunction 'if,' which introduces a dependent clause.

Which word in the following sentence is the subordinating conjunction? "She stayed inside because it was raining."

• She

• Because

• It

• Raining

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is "because". It introduces the dependent clause "because it was raining," explaining why she stayed inside.

The clause "while the teacher was talking" in the sentence: "While the teacher was talking, the students took notes" is a (a)   .

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause
• Simple clause

• Relative clause

Answer explanation

The clause "while the teacher was talking" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause "the students took notes" to provide context and meaning.

Match the following sentences with their types:

• Compound Sentence

• She opened the door and walked outside.

• Simple Sentence

• I’ll go shopping after I finish my homework.

• Complex Sentence

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• Simple Sentence

• He is tall and strong.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "Although it was late, they continued to work."

• Although it was late

• They continued to work

• Continued to work

• Late

Answer explanation

The independent clause is "They continued to work" because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. The phrase "Although it was late" is a dependent clause and cannot stand alone.

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• She went to the store.

• After the movie ended, we went for dinner.

• He is a good player.

• The sun is shining brightly.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "Unless you study hard, you will not pass the exam."

• Unless

• Study

• Hard

• Pass

Which sentence is complex?

• I wake up in the morning, and I look amazing.

• I am not a morning person, because I like sleep.

• When I get out of bed, I feel so beautiful.

• My favorite thing about me is my face.