Which of the following is a complex sentence?

When I get to the bottom of the mountain, I want to sit beside the stream.

The animals in the mountains can be loud at night.

The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.

The valley is a very quiet place to sit and think at night.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences? I like to send e-mail. My friend likes to write letters.

I like to send e-mail, but my friend likes to write letters.

Whenever I like to send e-mail, my friend likes to write letters.

I like to send e-mail, and my friend likes to write letters.

I like to send e-mail, for my friend likes to write letters.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences? My friend likes to cover her envelopes with hearts. She also likes to cover her envelope with flowers.

My friend likes to cover her envelope with hearts and flowers.

My friend likes hearts and flowers on her envelopes.

My friend likes envelopes if they have hearts and flowers.

My friend likes to cover her envelopes with hearts, and flowers.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences? Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park. He always gets bored.

Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park because always gets bored.

Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park if he always gets bored.

Hunter likes hanging out at the park, he always gets bored.

Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park, and gets bored.

Why does the following sentence not need a comma? Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park because always gets bored.

The dependent clause is not there

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

C) The cat sat on the mat because it was tired.

B) The cat sat on the mat, and the dog lay beside it.

D) The cat and the dog sat on the mat.

What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a complex sentence? 'She was late. She missed the bus.'

B) She missed the bus because she was late.

A) She was late, so she missed the bus.

C) She was late, and she missed the bus.

D) She was late; she missed the bus.

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?

C) He stayed home because he was sick.

B) She ran fast, but she missed the train.

D) They will go to the park or the zoo.

Choose the correct complex sentence:

B) I went to the store because I needed milk.

A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

C) I needed milk, so I went to the store.

D) I went to the store; I needed milk.

What is the function of the clause 'when the bell rings' in the sentence 'We will leave when the bell rings'?

A) It is an independent clause.

Complex Sentences

Quiz

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.2.1F, L.3.1H, L.4.2C

+9

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the Above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

We're going to be late if we don't hurry!

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which compound sentence is written correctly?

My dog can do tricks, and she makes me laugh.

My dog can do tricks and she makes me laugh.

My dog can do tricks. And she makes me laugh.

My dog can do tricks and, she makes me laugh.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

My voice was shaking when it was my turn to speak.

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.

Simple

Compound

Complex

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Complex Sentences

25 questions

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.

We're going to be late if we don't hurry!

Which compound sentence is written correctly?

My voice was shaking when it was my turn to speak.

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences?I like to send e-mail. My friend likes to write letters.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences?My friend likes to cover her envelopes with hearts. She also likes to cover her envelope with flowers.

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