Subordinating Conjunctions and Dependent Clauses

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

Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?

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

When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

Which sentence is an independent clause?

• Jill likes to go to the beach.
• Whenever you finish.
• If you read The Outsiders.
• Before you eat breakfast.

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

Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 
Where does the comma belong?

• Between unless and you
• Between graduate and you
• Between not and need
• This complex sentence does not need a comma

A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True
• False

You may not catch the train if you do not hurry and pack.

• Incorrectly punctuated
• Correctly punctuated 

She dropped the plate, and her food tumbled down to the floor.

• Complex
• Not Complex