WorksheetsComplex Sentences
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 45mins
Complex sentences have how many independent clauses?
1
1 or more
2 or more
2
Complex sentences have how many dependent clauses?
1
1 or more
2
2 or more
Which clause can stand alone?
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Which clause cannot stand alone?
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Kathy stayed home because she had a fever. Which clause can stand alone?
Kathy stayed home
because she had a fever.
If the weather is nice, Sally likes to jog. Which clause cannot stand alone?
If the weather is nice,
Sally likes to jog.
I will sleep until the alarm rings. What is the dependent clause?
I will sleep until the alarm rings.
until the alarm rings.
I will sleep
I will sleep until the alarm rings. What is the verb in the dependent clause?
will sleep
I will
rings
sleep
I love to cook although it takes time. What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
although
love
takes
I
The girls won't come unless you call them. What is the subordinating conjunction?
girls
won't
unless
call
Which is the words is not a subordinating conjunction?
because
he
while
although
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
When we arrived at the campground, the rain had stopped.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
After we ate our supper, we went for a hike.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
We hiked until the sun set.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
I would run if I saw a bear.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
Before we went to bed, we lit a campfire.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
I unpacked my supplies: a lantern, a sleeping bag, a tent.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
Although we started late, we hiked fifteen miles.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
We were pitching our tent when we saw the bear.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
As we slowly moved away, the bear looked up.
dependent clause
independent clause
Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?
Before we left the campground, we saw two more bears.
dependent clause
independent clause
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
True
False
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.
Cory ate lunch, after we took a walk.
Cory ate, lunch after we took a walk.
Cory ate lunch-after we took a walk.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
Because you sneezed I jumped.
As, we walked you ran.
If you, fall I'll catch you.
An independent clause _____.
has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.
has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought.
can't be a sentence on its own.
A dependent clause ______.
has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.
has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought.
can be a sentence on its own.
I was able to get my worked checked since the bus was early today.
Q: What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?
was
since
able
to
As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.
Q: What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
as
out
from
the
When you find the answer, let me know.
If you need more time, I can give you more time.
I can’t reimburse you because you lost the money.
We can go whenever you are ready.
I will call you after I find the solution.
After waking up late, Sam missed the bus.
She carried on although she was exhausted.
If you are tired, you should have a rest.
Identify the complex sentence.
Since crocodiles can't clean their own teeth, they let small birds called plovers pick leftover food off their teeth.
Crocodiles can't clean their own teeth.
Crocodiles open their mouths, so small birds called plovers can pick leftover food off their teeth.
After small birds called plovers pick leftover food off the crocodile's teeth.
Identify the complex sentence.
Although a rabbit's nose twitches.
A rabbit's nose is packed with smell sensors, and its nose twitches for many different reasons.
A rabbit's nose twitches for many reasons.
A rabbit's nose twitches faster when it is interested or excited.
Identify the complex sentence.
A warthog's nose isn't very pretty, but it's perfect for finding food.
A warthog's nose isn't very pretty to look at.
If you had a warthog's nose, you wouldn't win a beauty contest.
Although a warthog's nose isn't very pretty.
________________ a horseshoe bat hangs upside down, it snorts high pitched noises out its nose and listens for echo signals by nearby insects.
If
While
Because
Although
___________ it smells insects, the giant anteater flicks its super long tongue in and out quickly.
Until
While
Although
When
A hippopotamus's teeth were once made into dentures ________ they don't yellow over time.
as
while
because
after
_________ one kangaroo senses danger, it thumps its hind legs on the ground to warn others.
Although
While
Because
When
A tarsier can't move its eyes ______ it can turn its head far enough to look over its shoulder.
when
while
although
because
________ a desert horned viper snake sheds its scaly skin, it gets a new one with clear eyelids.
After
While
Because
As
My friend is playing soccer.
complex sentence
NOT a complex sentence
After the movie, we all went out for a pizza.
complex sentence
NOT a complex sentence
We ran home and ate dinner.
complex sentence
NOT a complex sentence
Unless he shows, we have to close up the shop.
complex sentence
NOT a complex sentence
She had a fun birthday party.
complex sentence
NOT a complex sentence
