Understanding Complex Sentences

Understanding Complex Sentences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a complex sentence composed of?

One independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses

Multiple independent clauses

One subordinate clause only

Two independent clauses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'When they had finished their work, they complemented each other on the results,' which part is the subordinate clause?

They complemented each other on the results

When they had finished their work

The entire sentence is a subordinate clause

There is no subordinate clause

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Otis Evans, who served on the United States Supreme Court for 24 years, retired in 1991.'

The entire sentence is an independent clause

There is no independent clause

Who served on the United States Supreme Court for 24 years

Otis Evans retired in 1991

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a subordinate clause?

The beach was crowded

We enjoyed the sun

While we were in Hawaii

We went to the beach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after watching the video to test your understanding?

Watch another video

Take the types of sentences quiz

Read a book on grammar

Write your own complex sentences