
Commas in Complex Sentences Explained

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a complex sentence composed of?
A subordinate conjunction
An independent clause only
A dependent clause only
Both a dependent and an independent clause
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should a comma be placed in a complex sentence?
After the independent clause
At the end of the sentence
Before the dependent clause
Between a dependent and an independent clause
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function of a dependent clause?
It requires an independent clause to form a complete sentence
It does not express a complete thought alone
It can stand alone as a complete sentence
It adds additional information to the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which conjunction is a subordinate conjunction?
And
But
Although
Moreover
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of subordinate conjunctions in complex sentences?
To introduce an independent clause
To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause
To add a list
To conclude the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'No matter how she tried, Martha could never get the hang of riding a bike', what is the dependent clause?
'No matter how she tried'
'She tried'
'Riding a bike'
'Martha could never get the hang of riding a bike'
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the sentence 'No matter how she tried, Martha could never get the hang of riding a bike' illustrate?
Correct placement of a comma in a complex sentence
An example of a simple sentence
Use of an independent clause
Use of a coordinating conjunction
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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