Identifying Complex Sentences TEST

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• I like to read books.
• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• She enjoys painting.
• He runs every morning.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a key feature of a complex sentence?

• It has only one independent clause.
• It contains at least one dependent clause.
• It has no clauses at all.
• It is always a question.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• I went to bed early.
• Because I was tired
• I was tired.
• to bed early.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is NOT a complex sentence?

• When the sun sets, it gets cooler.
• She likes ice cream.
• If it snows tomorrow, we will stay inside.
• Although he studied hard, he didn't pass.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• ,
• .
• ;
• :

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinate conjunction?

• I will go to the store.
• She sings beautifully.
• Although he was late, he still made it to the meeting.
• They play soccer every weekend.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In the sentence 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV,' what is the independent clause?

• If you finish your homework
• you can watch TV
• homework
• watch TV

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• The dog barked loudly.
• After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
• He plays basketball.
• She is reading a book.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

• To stand alone as a complete thought.
• To add additional information to the independent clause.
• To replace the independent clause.
• To make the sentence shorter.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences has both an independent and a dependent clause?

• She went to the park.
• When it rains, I like to stay inside.
• He is a great swimmer.
• They are friends.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B