Complex Sentences

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause
• One dependent clause
• An independent clause and a dependent clause
• A simple sentence with a subject and verb

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Subordinating conjunctions (SWABIs) start which type of clauses?

• independent clauses
• dependent clauses
• both a and b
• simple sentences

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a subordinating conjunction (SWABI) starts a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which word is not a subordinating conjunction (SWABI)?

• If
• When
• While
• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is an independent clause?

• Leah likes to go to the beach.

• Whenever you finish.

• If you read The Outsiders.

• Before you eat breakfast.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If you will stay, I'll prepare a snack.

• Correctly written and punctuated
• Not correctly punctuated

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• While you were outside.
• If you don't study.
• When you get to the goal.
• all of the above

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• If the band marches in the parade.
• When you purchase candy.
• Although it is snowing.
• All of the above

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can a subordinate clause stand alone?

• Yes, it is a complete thought.

• No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.

• Neither a or b

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B