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WorksheetsComplex Sentences
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which of the following correctly describes the complex sentence structure?
One independent clause
One dependent clause
A subject and a predicate
An independent clause and a dependent clause
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.
while
looked
we
ate
A group of words that has a subject and a predicate and forms part of a sentence (dependent and independent (a) ).
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
(a)
A word or phrase that begins a dependent clause.
(a)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinate conjunction:
(a) you sit down, please bring me the paper.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinate conjunction:
Sally will babysit (a) the parents return
Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinate conjunction:
Tony ate (a) everyone else was served.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinate conjunction:
(a) you are willing to try, you will succeed.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinate conjunction:
(a) she got her hair cut, her father went shopping.
True or False: Complex sentences are the same as compound sentences.
True
False
True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
False
True or False: Dependent clauses have a subject and a predicate.
True
False
True or False: Independent clauses have a subject and a predicate.
True
False
True or False: Adding a subordinate conjunction to the beginning of an independent clause makes it a dependent clause.
True
False
The family dog chewed on the leg of the coffee table.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
After Amy sneezed all over the chicken salad.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Adam smashed the spider.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What does an independent clause need? Check all that apply.
A predicate
A subject
An interesting topic
At least 4 words.
Because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before the test
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (Check all that are correct)
Anthony ran for the paper towels, as cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter.
Anthony ran for the paper towels as cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter.
As cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter, Anthony ran for the paper towels
As cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter Anthony ran for the paper towels
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? I'll wear my favorite dancing shoes.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? Although she made brownies for our class.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? She also made a chocolate cake.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite flavor.
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent? I love fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.
Independent
Dependent
Which clause is not like the others?
There's nothing like a good nap.
I love horror movies.
Because they keep me awake at night.
I was afraid.
Which clause is not like the others?
Because we'll have more mosquitoes.
Unless I turn out the lights.
While I put out the cat.
I will sleep in the living room.
Which clause is not like the others?
If you ask me what I think.
I will tell you what I heard.
I lied.
I do not believe it.
What is an independent clause?
A clause that does not contain a subject.
A clause that begins with a subordinate conjunction
A complete sentence
A clause that does not contain a verb.
Which is the dependent clause? Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.
My tea was too cold
I heated it up in the microwave
Because my tea was too cold
I heated it
Which is the dependent clause? Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater.
I think I'll knit
Winter is coming
Since winter is coming
A warm sweater
Choose all of the complex sentences:
Although Kaevion's team won the baseball game, they did not get rewarded with ice cream.
The supermarket closes at 9 p.m., and the bakery closes at 8 p.m.
Because it was lightning, the game was cancelled.
She managed to finish the assignment even though she was late.
Miami, Charleston, and Daytona all have very nice beaches.
Choose all of the subordinating conjunctions:
and
before
or
whenever
while
Choose all of the subordinating conjunctions:
because
if
or
though
unless
Identify the subordinate conjunction: Before she left, did she say anything?
did
she
before
anything
Identify the subordinate conjunction: I will not leave until I find my purse.
will
until
not
purse
Identify the subordinate conjunction: I did not turn left after I passed the town.
after
did
passed
town
Identify the subordinate conjunction: Until your father says you can, do not go home.
your
says
until
do not
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
Please stop at the store ______ it's not too far out of your way.
because
while
until
if
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
_________ she goes to sleep, Kim brushes her teeth.
Until
If
Before
While
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
My cat sits at my feet ________ we are having dinner.
after
whether
despite
while
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
_______ she wants to win the competition, Janae practices the piano every day.
Until
Unless
While
Because
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
Julian and Ms. Lee can have a picnic _______ it doesn't rain.
before
if
because
unless
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
Alexis did well on the test _______ he studied.
because
while
until
if
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to make a complex sentence:
______ the weather is nice, Cindy will go to the park.
Because
Until
Before
Despite
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
I have a lot of make-up work to do, since I was absent on Tuesday.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
As I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
I saw my friend riding her scooter as I rode my bike down the street.
I saw my friend riding her scooter, as I rode my bike down the street.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
Insert comma after the word refuses
No comma needed
Insert comma after the word because
Insert comma after the word dance
Even though I'm afraid to ask him I want Harold to teach me how to dance.
Insert comma after the word him
No comma needed
Insert comma after the word though
Insert comma after the word me
I am shy even though people do not think so.
Insert comma after the word shy
No comma needed
Insert comma after the word though
Insert comma after the word people
If I do not read carefully I often make mistakes on my work.
Insert comma after the word often
No comma needed
Insert comma after the word carefully
Insert comma after the word If
Although they found the newspaper interesting they did not read it at all.
Insert comma after the word Although
No comma needed
Insert comma after the word it
Insert comma after the word interesting
I'm going to the bank because I need some money.
Comma
No comma
Although it's raining she's going for a walk in the park.
Comma
No comma
Unless she finishes her homework soon she will fail the class.
Comma
No comma
Jennifer decided to help Tom because he was too worried about his job.
Comma
No comma
Dennis did not buy a new jacket as he had received one as a gift last week.
Comma
No comma
Brandley claims there there will be trouble if he doesn't complete the job.
Comma
No comma
If you have found the page please begin reading.
Comma
No comma
After being apart for years he still had feelings for her.
Comma
No comma
I will start my own business if I do not get this job.
Comma
No comma
While waiting for the paint to dry Angela went to Home Depot.
Comma
No comma
