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Skills Check: Complex Sentences

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
True or False: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
True or False: The word "because" is an example of a subordinating conjunction.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
True or False: In the sentence "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike," the clause "we decided to go for a hike" is dependent.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
True or False: A complex sentence can be formed by combining two independent clauses with a subordinating conjunction.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
True or False: The sentence "When the sun sets, the sky turns orange" is an example of a complex sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
True or False: In the sentence "If you study hard, you will pass the test," the phrase "you will pass the test" is the dependent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
True or False: The sentence "She went to the store, and she bought some milk" is a complex sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
True or False: The clause "because he was tired" cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
True or False: If you use a subordinating conjunction in the middle of a sentence, a comma is needed
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Identify the underlined sentence: She enjoys reading books when she has free time.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
11.

Identify the underlined sentence: She will call you after she finishes her homework.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
12.

Identify the underlined sentence: If you finish your work, you can go outside.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
13.

Identify the underlined sentence: While I was cooking, the phone rang.

a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent clause
14.

Identify the underlined sentence: She will go to the concert unless she gets sick.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
15.

Identify the underlined sentence: He bought a new bike because he wanted to ride to school.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
16.

Identify the underlined sentence: Even if it snows, we will still have the meeting.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
17.

Identify the underlined sentence: She was happy after she received the good news.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
18.

Identify the underlined sentence: The cat slept soundly while the children played.

a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
19.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: Although she was tired, she decided to go for a run.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
20.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: The teacher explained the lesson, because the students were confused.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
21.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
22.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: Because he forgot his homework, he received a zero on the assignment.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
23.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: When the bell rings, the students rush out of class.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
24.
Check if the following sentence is written correctly: The cat slept on the couch, while the dog barked outside.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
25.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: I will go to the party ___ I finish my homework.
a)
because
b)
although
c)
after
26.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: She studied hard ___ she wanted to pass the exam.
a)
even though
b)
since
c)
while
27.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: _____ the long movie, my little brother fell asleep.
a)
Even if
b)
During
c)
Because
28.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: We will go to the beach ___ summer vacation arrives.
a)
unless
b)
as soon as
c)
because
29.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: ____ she got herself ready, she gave a great presentation.
a)
Because
b)
Once
c)
While
30.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: We were skating at the park _____ it got dark and cold.
a)
unless
b)
until
c)
since
31.

Identify the underlined sentence: Because she was late, she missed the bus.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

32.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: I will call you ___ I arrive at the airport.

a)

after

b)

wherever

c)

although

33.

True or False: The word "although" is a subordinating conjunction.

a)

False

b)

True

34.

Jane likes Kyle ​ (a)   she asked him out.

Choose from the below words
, so
, but
, or
nor
35.

Match the following

a)

whether

1.

between two options

b)

after

2.

shows time

c)

because

3.

cause/effect, a reason

d)

if

4.

a condition

36.
What is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION in the following clause?
Since I found all those dry erase markers in the back of my room.
a)
I
b)
dry
c)
in
d)
Since
37.
(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 
a)
Because
b)
Before
38.
(Since, After) Abby's brother is away at college, her house is very quiet. 
a)
Since
b)
After
39.

__________we eat dinner, the waiter will bring us a dessert menu.

a)

Before

b)

Unless

c)

After

d)

Because

40.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

a)

She went to the store, and she bought some bread.

b)

Before she went to the store, she made a list.

c)

She went to the store, but she forgot to buy bread.

d)

She went to the store, so she bought some bread.

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