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Complex sentences and subordinating conjunctions

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and forms part of a sentence.

2.

(a)   a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express complete thought.

3.

(a)   one or more words that begin a dependent clause. It is a part of the dependent clause.

4.

(a)   you sit down, please bring me the paper.

5.

Tony ate (a)   everyone else was served.

6.

Sally will babysit (a)   they return.

7.

Rochelle was happy (a)   her friends were there.

8.

I did not hear the phone ring (a)   I was outside.

9.

(a)   Kyle answered the phone, the caller hung up.

10.

(a)   she got her hair cut, her mother went shopping.

11.
Emma and Kate went to the library near school _________ cheerleading practice.
a)
when
b)
after
c)
because
12.
They couldn't make a cake ________ they did not have any milk.
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
or
13.
Our teacher graded the papers ___________ we watched the movie.
a)
unless
b)
while
c)
when
14.
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
You may take a pet on a trip if you plan ahead.
a)
may
b)
on
c)
if 
d)
plan
15.
Sue will dance in the show today ________ she is late.
a)
unless
b)
until
c)
since
16.
The tiger went hunting __________ it got dark.
a)
if
b)
when
c)
until
17.
Our teacher graded the papers ___________ we watched the movie.
a)
unless
b)
while
c)
when
18.
We're going to the circus ___________ we can get tickets in time.
a)
if
b)
when
c)
until
19.
After, although, because, since, until, when....combine what type of sentences?
(Also known as subordinating conjunctions)
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
20.
(If, When) you don't mind, may I ask you a question?
a)
If
b)
When
21.
(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.
a)
Unless
b)
Although
22.
 Angel has to wake up early, ____ he can climb the mountain.
a)
because
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
23.

TRUE or FALSE. Complex sentences are the same as compound sentences.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

Choose all of the complex sentences.

a)

Although Kaevion's team won the baseball game, they did not get rewarded with ice cream.

b)

The supermarket closes at 9 PM, and the bakery closes at 8 PM.

c)

Because it was lightning, Ryder's dad told him to come inside to safety.

d)

Miami, Charleston, and Daytona all have very nice beaches.

e)

She managed to finish the assignment even though she was late.

25.

Choose all of the subordinating conjunctions.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

whenever

d)

so

e)

for

26.

Identify the subordinating conjunction. "Did she say anything before she left?"

a)

anything

b)

she

c)

before

d)

did

27.

Identify the dependent clause. "If you find out, please let me know."

a)

me know

b)

If you find out

c)

if you

d)

please let me know

28.

TRUE or FALSE. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

a)
b)
29.

TRUE or FALSE. An independent clause can stand alone and is a complete sentence.

a)
b)
30.

Identify the dependent clause. "As long as you do not study, chemistry may be difficult."

a)

As long as you do not study

b)

may be difficult

c)

chemistry may be difficult

d)

you do not study