Mastering Complex Sentences

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is one that includes both an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A simple sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A compound sentence includes two or more independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is made up of only dependent clauses.

Identify the complex sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• We went for a walk despite the rain.

• It was a sunny day, so we stayed inside.

• We decided to walk after the rain stopped.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Is this a complex sentence? 'She likes ice cream.'

• No

• It is a compound sentence.

• It contains a dependent clause.

• Yes

Choose the complex sentence from the options: 'He studied hard because he wanted to pass.'

• He studied hard because he wanted to pass.

• He studied hard, he passed the exam.

• He wanted to pass, so he studied hard.

• He studied hard and passed the exam.

Which sentence is complex? 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

• When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.

• The sun sets and the sky is blue.

• The sky turns orange when the sun sets.

• The sky turns orange after the sun rises.

Identify the complex sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

• If it stops raining, I will go to the park.

• I will not go to the park if it rains.

• I will go to the park and it stops raining.

• I will go to the park if it stops raining.

Is this a complex sentence? 'The dog barked.'

• No

• Yes

• It is a compound sentence.

• The dog barked loudly.

Select the complex sentence: 'Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.'

• She finished her homework because she was tired.

• Although she was tired, she did not finish her homework.

• She was tired and finished her homework quickly.

• Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.

Which of these is a complex sentence? 'After the movie ended, we went home.'

• After the movie ended, we went home.

• We went home, and it was late.

• We went home after the movie ended.

• After the movie, we went home quickly.

Identify the complex sentence: 'If you finish your work, you can play outside.'

• Finish your work and you can play outside.

• If you work hard, you can play outside.

• You can play outside if you finish your work.

• If you finish your work, you can play outside.