Understanding Complex Sentences

What is a key characteristic of an independent clause?

• It always follows a dependent clause.

• It must start with a subordinating conjunction.

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

In the example 'No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated,' what role does 'unless' play?

• It is an independent clause.

• It is a dependent clause.

• It is a subordinating conjunction.

• It is a coordinating conjunction.

Which of the following is a common subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Or

• But

• And

What happens when a dependent clause starts a sentence?

• It is followed by a period.

• It is followed by a comma.

• It is followed by a semicolon.

• It is followed by a question mark.

What is the minimum number of dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

• Zero

• One

• Three

• Two