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COMPLEX SENTENCES

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause, it is called a _____________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

2.

A _______________ cannot stand on its own and needs more information to make sense.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent

3.

An ________________ is a complete sentence and can stand alone.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

4.

What is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause?

a)

subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBBIS)

b)

coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)

5.

What is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause?

a)

subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBBIS)

b)

coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)

6.

"Although I am in 5th grade" is an example of a __________

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

7.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction for the sentence:

Some cherries are tart _______ others are sweet.

a)

whether

b)

before

c)

if

d)

while

8.

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

Because I didn't do my chores, my mom grounded me for a week.

a)

Because I didn't do my chores

b)

Because

c)

my mom grounded me for a week

d)

my mom

9.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Because I didn't get much sleep I was very cranky.

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

I am going to be an engineer when I grow up.


Does this sentence need a comma?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

Does this sentence need a comma?


I did not finish my homework because the internet went out.

a)

yes

b)

no

12.

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?


While I was at the beach, I got stung by a jellyfish.

a)

was

b)

while

c)

by

d)

at

13.
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
3,000,000
14.
what type of clauses make up a complex sentence?
a)
One independent and one dependent
b)
one independent
c)
two independent
d)
two dependent
15.
Does the dependent clause in a complex sentence have to go first?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue
16.
Is this a complex sentence?
Mr. Smith wanted dessert since he saw a candy commercial.
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue
17.
Is this a complex sentence?
Since he saw a candy commercial, Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue
18.
What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
a)
Mrs. Smith baked
b)
Mrs. Smith baked a cake
c)
because Mr. Smith wanted dessert
19.
What is the dependent clause?
Mr. Smith gagged on the chocolate cake since Mrs. Smith left out an ingredient.
a)
Mr. Smith gagged on the cake
b)
since Mrs. Smith left out an ingredient
c)
Mrs. Smith left
20.
What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith threw the cake in the trash even though it looked really yummy.
a)
even though it looked really yummy
b)
Mrs. Smith threw the cake away
c)
threw the cake away even though
21.
What is the dependent clause?
While Mr. Smith gagged on the cake, Mrs. Smith just laughed at him.
a)
While Mr. Smith gagged on the cake
b)
Mrs. Smith just laughed at him
c)
Mrs. Smith laughed
22.
The package has the recipe on the back.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
23.
Although Mrs. Smith has made this cake a thousand times, she still accidentally left out the eggs.
a)
complex
b)
simple
24.
Mrs. Smith slapped Mr. Smith.
a)
simple
b)
complex
25.
"Make your own next time Cake Boss!" yelled Mrs. Smith.
a)
simple
b)
complex