WorksheetsComplex Sentences
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
A complex sentence is a sentence that is always short.
A complex sentence is a sentence that lacks punctuation.
A complex sentence is a sentence that only contains independent clauses.
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are words that separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
Coordinating conjunctions are words that emphasize differences between words, phrases, or clauses.
Coordinating conjunctions are words that introduce subordinate clauses.
Provide an example of a complex sentence.
She went to the store, then she went to the park.
Although it was raining, she went for a walk.
It was sunny so he decided to stay indoors.
The cat sat on the mat.
Check all of the words that are subordinating conjunctions.
after
and
when
until
but
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?
I unpacked my supplies: a lantern, a sleeping bag, a tent.
dependent clause
independent clause
Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.
Q: What is the dependent clause?
once we practice this
once we practice this many times
it will be much easier
it will be much easier to do
Identify the correct subordinating conjunction for the complex sentence: The dog stays quiet _____ he sees a rabbit.
because
although
until
if
since
Identify the correct subordinating conjunction for the complex sentence: The fourth graders will be in trouble _____ the teacher sees them playing games on their tablets.
because
although
until
if
since
Which shows the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?
Although surfing can be dangerous, it is a fun sport.
Surfing can be dangerous it is a fun sport.
Because it is dangerous, surfing is a fun sport.
Make no change.
Which shows the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8?
A rip current could pull you out to sea because strong waves are dangerous.
Strong waves are dangerous a rip current could pull you out to sea.
Because a rip current could pull you out to sea, strong waves are dangerous.
Make no change.
Put these clauses together correctly:
I went to the library.
Because I didn't have money for the bookstore.
