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Complex Sentences

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

  1. You need a pass if you go to your locker.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

2.

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

  1. I had to get six stitches in my chin after I fell at hockey practice.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

3.

Identify the read clause as independent or dependent.

  1. The house was chilly when I woke up this morning.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

4.

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

  1. She wants a new iPhone for her birthday because she shattered the screen on her old one.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

5.

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

  1. You should try the lobster and shrimp when you go to that new restaurant. 

a)

independent

b)

dependent

6.

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

  1. When you look at these sentences, you really have to concentrate.

a)

yes

b)

no

7.

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

  1. I hope I get a good grade on my article since I spent a lot of time on it.

a)

yes

b)

no

8.

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

I didn’t like that book, because it didn’t have an interesting conflict.

a)

yes

b)

no

9.

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

  1. The librarian will help you find the book, if you ask her nicely.

a)

yes

b)

no

10.

Is this a complex sentence?

I finished my chores and homework early last night, so I had extra time to play video games.

a)

yes

b)

no

11.

Is this a complex sentence?

Because you worked on your article during Rocket Time, you are almost finished.

a)

yes

b)

no

12.

Is this a complex sentence?

You should vary your sentence style, use 3rd person, and add transitions to your article.

a)

yes

b)

no