Identifying Complex Sentences
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these is a complex sentence?
Athena and Poseidon argued over the village.
They both created gifts to impress the villagers.
The villagers would choose their god based on the gifts.
As quick as lightning, Athena sprang off the rock and picked up her spear.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Zeus wanted peace between Athena and Poseidon.
Athena respected her father, who ruled over all gods.
The sun was shining brightly.
The villagers eagerly awaited the contest.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the complex sentence:
Poseidon struck a rock with his trident.
When Poseidon saw Athena, his eyes turned icy.
He was disappointed with the reaction of the villagers.
Athena calmly faced Poseidon.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these sentences is complex?
Athena grew an olive tree from the earth.
The people crowded around the tree, impressed by its shade.
Athena’s gift was useful in many ways, so the villagers chose her.
Poseidon accepted his defeat grudgingly.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is complex?
They gathered at the Acropolis.
Because the water was salty, the villagers rejected Poseidon's gift.
The village became prosperous.
The villagers cheered and clapped.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is a complex sentence?
Athena knew that she could win with wisdom.
Poseidon liked finding villages along the coast.
Zeus was the ruler of the gods.
Athena grew sad as she sat on the rock.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The sky became dark before the storm arrived.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
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