Identifying Complex Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• I like coffee, and I like tea.

• If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors.

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

• They wanted to go out, yet it was too cold.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• was

• we

• although

• decided

What type of clause is "because I was late" in the sentence: "I missed the bus because I was late"?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Main clause

• Subordinate clause

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

• I will call you when I get home.

• She enjoys painting and drawing.

• He ran quickly to the finish line.

• They are friends.

Which sentence is NOT a complex sentence?

• When she finishes her homework, she will go out.

• He is happy because he passed the exam.

• I want to go, but I don't have time.

• Even though it was cold, they went outside.

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction?

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

• To show a relationship of time.

• To introduce a coordinating clause.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "She left early because she was tired."

• She left early

• because she left early

• she was tired

• tired

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• He likes to run, and she likes to swim.

• After the show ended, everyone went home.

• I am studying for the test, so I can pass.

• I wanted to go, but I had to finish my homework.

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?

• I enjoy reading novels and watching movies.

• He plays soccer every Saturday, yet he doesn't like it much.

• Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.

• They went to the park, and they had a picnic.

Which of the following is NOT a complex sentence?

• Although it was cold, we decided to go outside.

• I will go shopping if I have enough money.

• She likes chocolate, and she loves vanilla ice cream.

• When he arrived, everyone was waiting for him.