Complex Sentences Practice 1
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select all of the DEPENDENT CLAUSES
when I go to the store, I buy lots of cookies
during the big storm
if you want to earn a good grade
time to get ready for school
as Tiffany got ready for work
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence below and determine which clause is dependent.
After I returned home from Scotland, I quickly booked another trip.
after I returned home from Scotland
I quickly booked another trip
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence below and determine which clause is dependent.
Running is a lot of fun until I slip on the ice and hurt my knee.
running is a lot of fun
until I slip on the ice and hurt my knee
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement about complex sentences is correct?
Complex sentences don’t ever need any punctuation except at the end because they have subordinating conjunctions.
A complex sentence needs a comma if the independent clause comes before the dependent clause.
A complex sentence needs a semicolon before the subordinating conjunction.
A complex sentence needs a comma if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which complex sentence is punctuated correctly?
Before going to school, I like to watch cartoons in my jammies.
Before going to school; I like to watch cartoons in my jammies.
I like to watch cartoon in my jammies, before going to school.
I like to watch cartoons in my jammies; before I go to school.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which complex sentences are written clearly and correctly? CHOOSE TWO
Until I see a change in your attitude; you are banned from science club.
Until I see a change in your attitude, you are banned from science club.
You are banned from science club until I see a change in your attitude.
You are banned from science club, until you change your attiude.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Your turn: Write a complex sentene about your favorite winter activity.
Evaluate responses using AI:
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Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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