Identifying Complex Sentences

What is the function of a subordinate conjunction in a complex sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To end a sentence

• To make a sentence a question

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• She loves to dance.

• Because she loves to dance.

• They are friends.

• He plays the guitar.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to go for a walk.'

• Although it was late

• we decided to go for a walk

• it was late

• go for a walk

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• I will call you later.

• Whenever I see her, I feel happy.

• He likes to play chess.

• They are going to the beach.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the main purpose of a complex sentence?

• To express a simple idea

• To show a relationship between ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To make a sentence longer

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• b

• d

• a

• c

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the complex sentence from the options below.

• The sun is shining.

• I have a dog.

• He plays basketball.

• After I finish my homework, I will go outside.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the complex sentence.

• a

• b

• d

• c

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• c

• d

• b

• a

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Select the complex sentence.

• d

• c

• b

• a

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B