Complex sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A simple sentence contains two independent clauses.

• A simple sentence contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.

Give an example of a complex sentence.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk.

• It was raining.

• We walked in the park.

What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

• Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

• Dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while independent clauses cannot.

• Both independent and dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

• Independent clauses are always longer than dependent clauses.

Is 'while the band was playing' an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Coordinating clause

• Subordinating clause

What makes a sentence complex?

• A sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence contains multiple independent clauses only.

• A sentence is complex if it has no clauses at all.

Is 'because she studied hard' an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Neither independent nor dependent clause

• A complete sentence

Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

• Yes, it can stand alone.

• No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• It can stand alone if it has a subject.

• Only in certain contexts it can stand alone.

List some examples of subordinating conjunctions.

• and

• but

• because

• or

What is the role of a conjunction in complex sentences?

• A conjunction connects independent and dependent clauses.

• A conjunction separates two independent clauses.

• A conjunction introduces a new paragraph.

• A conjunction is used to end a sentence.

Is 'I ate my lunch in the shade.' an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Subordinate clause

• Coordinating clause