Complex Sentences Quiz

In a complex sentence, what is the role of the independent clause?

• To provide additional information

• To stand alone as a complete sentence

• To connect two dependent clauses

• To introduce a question

Which conjunction is often used to connect clauses in a complex sentence?

• And

• But

• Although

• Or

How many independent clauses are in a complex sentence?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the function of the word "although" in a complex sentence?

• To introduce an independent clause

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To connect two independent clauses

• To end a sentence

What is a dependent clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A group of words that cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to make a complete sentence.

• A group of words that form a question.

• A group of words that form a command.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• I’ll fail the Algebra test.

• If I don’t review my notes,

• The sun is shining.

• She runs fast.

What is necessary for a dependent clause to make sense?

• A question mark

• An independent clause

• A conjunction

• A verb

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

• I’ll fail the Algebra test.

• If I don’t review my notes, I’ll fail the Algebra test.

• The sun is shining.

• She runs fast.

Which of the following is true about dependent clauses?

• They can stand alone as complete sentences.

• They always start with a verb.

• They need an independent clause to form a complete sentence.

• They are always questions.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• It needs a dependent clause to make sense.

• It contains a subject and a verb.

• It expresses a complete thought.