English Q4

A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is called a:

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

A dependent clause is also known as a:

• Main clause

• Subordinate clause

• Independent clause

• Coordinate clause

A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction is a:

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Which conjunction is used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• Because

• Although

• And

• While

What is the function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

• To act as the main subject

• To stand alone as a complete thought

• To modify a verb, noun, or adjective

• To join two independent clauses

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Or

• Because

How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

• One

• Two or more

• Three or more

• None

How many independent clauses are in a complex sentence?

• One

• Two or more

• None

• One independent and one or more dependent

How many independent clauses are there in a compound-complex sentence?

• One

• Two or more

• Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

• One independent and one or more dependent clauses

Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Because

• And

• Since