Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

He left when it was still raining.

He left but it was still raining.

He left and it was still raining.

He left or it was still raining.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

I ate lunch after I finished my homework.

After, I finished my homework, I ate lunch.

I ate lunch, after I finished my homework.

After I finished my homework I ate lunch.

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

It shows a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause.

It connects two independent clauses.

It replaces a noun in a sentence.

Which sentence is a correct example of a complex sentence?

I went to the store because I needed milk.

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

I needed milk, I went to the store.

I went to the store and bought milk.

Which sentences have an error in punctuation? (select all that apply)

While the rain fell outside I read a book.

I read a book, while the rain fell outside.

I read a book while the rain fell outside.

While the rain fell outside, I read a book.

Identify the INDEPENDENT clause:

The power went out when the storm hit

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

She didn’t go to school because she was sick.

She didn’t go to school, because she was sick.

She didn’t, go to school because she was sick.

Because she was sick she didn’t go to school.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Since I had homework, I stayed up late.

I stayed up late, since I had homework.

Since I had homework I stayed up late.

I stayed up, late since I had homework.

Which sentences have a comma error? (select all that apply)

We finished the project, although it was difficult.

Although, it was difficult we finished the project.

Although it was difficult, we finished the project.

We finished the project although it was difficult.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is a complex sentence? (select all that apply)

I walked to the store.

She sings and dances.

When I arrived, they were leaving.

We will go if it doesn’t rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an independent clause?

After we ate lunch

Because it was raining

I went to the park

While she was talking

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

When I got home I did my homework.

When I got home, I did my homework.

I did my homework, when I got home.

I did my homework when, I got home.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a complex sentence, which clause contains the main idea?

Independent clause

Dependent clause

Coordinating clause

Subordinating clause

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? “I stayed home because I was sick.”

stayed

home

because

sick

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence has an INCORRECTLY punctuated complex sentence?

After we finished dinner, we watched a movie.

We watched a movie after we finished dinner.

Because it was late, we went to bed.

We went to bed, because it was late.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the DEPENDENT clause:

I wanted to go home.

Although I was tired.

She dances beautifully.

I will call you later.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Complex Sentence Practice

Which sentence is a complex sentence? (select all that apply)

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

In a complex sentence, which clause contains the main idea?

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? “I stayed home because I was sick.”

Which sentence has an INCORRECTLY punctuated complex sentence?

Identify the DEPENDENT clause:

Where should the comma go in this sentence? “Because she was late she missed the bus.”

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

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