WorksheetsCOMPLEX SENTENCES
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
When a sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause, it is called a _____________.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
A _______________ cannot stand on its own and needs more information to make sense.
dependent clause
independent
An ________________ is a complete sentence and can stand alone.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause?
subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBBIS)
coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)
What is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause?
subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBBIS)
coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)
"Although I am in 5th grade" is an example of a __________
dependent clause
independent clause
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction for the sentence:
Some cherries are tart _______ others are sweet.
whether
before
if
while
What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
Because I didn't do my chores, my mom grounded me for a week.
Because I didn't do my chores
Because
my mom grounded me for a week
my mom
Does this sentence need a comma?
Because I didn't get much sleep I was very cranky.
Yes
No
I am going to be an engineer when I grow up.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Yes
No
Does this sentence need a comma?
I did not finish my homework because the internet went out.
yes
no
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
While I was at the beach, I got stung by a jellyfish.
was
while
by
at
Mr. Smith wanted dessert since he saw a candy commercial.
Since he saw a candy commercial, Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
Mr. Smith gagged on the chocolate cake since Mrs. Smith left out an ingredient.
Mrs. Smith threw the cake in the trash even though it looked really yummy.
While Mr. Smith gagged on the cake, Mrs. Smith just laughed at him.
