Complex Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• She ate lunch, and then she went to the park.

• Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

• She is reading and writing at the same time.

In a complex sentence, the dependent clause usually begins with a...

• Coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but).

• Subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although).

• Preposition (e.g., in, on).

Identify the complex sentence from the following options:

• The sun is shining brightly today.

• I went to the store, but it was closed.

• When the bell rings, we will go outside.

Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause?

• It was raining.

• We stayed indoors.

• Because it was raining.

In the sentence "I will call you after I finish my homework," the dependent clause is...

• I will call you.

• After I finish my homework.

• I will call you after.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation for a complex sentence?

• After the movie, ended we went to eat.

• When the dog barked loudly we woke up.

• Because it was late, we decided to leave early.

What is the dependent clause in this sentence: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam"?

• You will pass the exam.

• You study hard.

• If you study hard.

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• The flowers are blooming because it is spring.

• The car is very fast.

• She went to the party.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Although it was cold, they went for a walk."

• Although.

• They went for a walk.

• It was cold.

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?

• We played soccer, and they watched.

• We stayed home because it was raining.

• She likes to read books and watch movies.