Mastering Complex Sentence Structures

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A complex sentence is a simple sentence with no clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that has multiple independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• Although it was raining

• we went for a walk

• it was raining

• Although we went for a walk

Which of the following is a complex sentence? A) I like ice cream. B) When I finish my homework, I will watch TV. C) She runs fast.

• They went to the park.

• B) When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

• I enjoy swimming.

• She is a teacher.

Transform this simple sentence into a complex sentence: 'He studied hard.'

• He studied hard because he wanted to succeed.

• Although he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.

• He studied hard and passed the exam.

• He studied hard, so he took a break afterwards.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the party _____ I finish my work.' (after, because, and)

• before

• unless

• or

• after

What is the main clause in the sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam.'?

• you will pass the exam.

• you will fail the exam.

• If you study hard

• You should study less.

Combine these two sentences into a complex sentence: 'She loves to read. She often visits the library.'

• Because she loves to read, she often visits the library.

• She reads often at the library because she loves it.

• She visits the library, but she doesn't love to read.

• She loves to read and visits the library every week.

Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

• I felt refreshed

• I went to the store

• I went to bed early

• Because I was tired

Which sentence is NOT a complex sentence? A) I will call you when I arrive. B) She likes to swim. C) Although he was late, he still made it to the meeting.

• They went to the park after lunch.

• I will call you when I finish my work.

• He enjoys reading books.

• B) She likes to swim.

What punctuation is used to separate the independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Period