Clauses and Punctuation in Complex Sentences Review

Amelia is preparing for her English exam. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an objective in her study material?

• Identifying clauses

• Punctuating accordingly

• Writing poetry

• Working with complex sentences

Why is punctuation important in complex sentences?

• It helps solve math problems

• It makes the meaning clear and separates clauses

• It helps draw pictures

• It translates words

Charlotte is writing an essay for her English class. What kind of sentence should she focus on to add depth and detail to her writing?

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Because

• While

• If

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• In the backyard, the plants all wilted.

• Steve finished the race, he came in last.

• Because it rained, the plants wilted.

• While the sun shone, the plants grew.

When Charlotte was walking to school, she realized she forgot her lunch. What punctuation is needed between the clauses in this complex sentence?

• A comma is inserted between the clauses

• No comma is needed

• A period is used

• A semicolon is used

Aiden was late to school because he missed the bus. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• And

• But

• Or

Which of these is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• after

• unless

• since

During a classroom activity, Addison is asked to identify the independent clause in a sentence. What should Addison do to the independent clause?

• Double underline it

• Circle it

• Italicize it

• Put it in brackets

Neha was late to school because she missed the bus. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• or