Identifying Complex Sentences

Identify the complex sentence.

• c

• a

• b

• d

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• c

• b

• a

• d

Select the complex sentence.

• b

• a

• d

• c

Which of these sentences is a complex sentence?

• Mr. Barrett loves cheese.

• It was raining so I wore a coat.

• I was a little bit tired but I still tried my best.

• Although the clouds were grey, it didn't rain.

Which of these sentences are complex sentences? There may be more than 1.

• When will we be back in class?

• Because his students worked hard, Mr. Barrett gave them all dojos!

• The students lined up on the field after the whistle had been blown.

• I was very proud of my work but I forgot to submit it!

The students have to stay inside because it was raining.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

As birds circled above, the sun smiled down with happiness.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Spot the subordinating conjunction

As the athlete began the last lap, he began to tire.

• began

• he

• the

• as

The cake began to topple over because it wasn't straight.

• because

• topple

• straight

• over

Which of the following describes a subordinate clause?

• A sentence that makes sense on its own.

• A clause (subject and verb) that starts with a subordinating conjunction. It DOESN'T make sense on its own.

• Contains a coordinating conjunction

• Has to include an adverb