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Complex Sentence Review

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a dependent clause starts a sentence, a comma is required AFTER it.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A complex sentence is made of:

a)

two independent clauses

b)

one independent clause alone

c)

an independent clause and a dependent clause

d)

two dependent clauses

3.

because she studied diligently

a)

This is an independent clause

b)

This is a dependent clause

4.

I eat my lunch in the shade.

a)

This is an independent clause

b)

This is a dependent clause

5.

An independent clause _____.

a)

has a subject and a verb but is NOT a complete thought.

b)

has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought.

c)

can't be a sentence on its own.

6.

A dependent clause ______.

a)

has a subject and a verb but is NOT a complete thought.

b)

has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought.

c)

can be a sentence on its own.

7.

while the band was playing

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause

8.

I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.

The subordinating conjunction of this sentence is:

a)

was

b)

able

c)

since

d)

today

9.

As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.

The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:

a)

as

b)

out

c)

down

d)

from

10.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? The women decided to boycott tea and other British goods ____ they thought the taxes were unfair.

a)

since

b)

if

c)

while

d)

because

11.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? ____women rarely took part in political protests at that time, a group of women got together in 1774 in Edenton, NC.

a)

If

b)

Although

c)

Since

d)

When

12.

Identify the blue part: 
The rainforest is being destroyed because there is oil underneath it. 

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Correctly Complex

d)

Independent Clause

13.

Identify the blue part: 
Many environmental efforts slow down or halt when oil prices are low.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Correctly Complex

d)

Independent Clause

14.

while the band was playing

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

15.

because she studied hard

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

16.

She studied hard

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

17.

although I ate my lunch

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

18.

Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.

Q: What is the dependent clause?

a)

once we practice this

b)

once we practice this many times

c)

it will be much easier

d)

it will be much easier to do

19.

Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.

Q: What is the independent clause?

a)

once we practice this

b)

once we practice this many times

c)

it will be much easier

d)

it will be much easier to do

20.

Since I studied hard, I got an A on my test!

Identify which part of the complex sentence is underlined.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

21.

If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.

Identify which part of the complex sentence is underlined.

a)

This is a dependent clause

b)

This is an independent clause.

22.

After Julius goes away, do I get my room back?

Identify which part of the complex sentence is underlined.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

23.

That same afternoon, Lily had a tea party and everyone came.

Identify which part of the complex sentence is underlined.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

24.

Ted will walk the dog when it stops raining.

Identify which part of the complex sentence is underlined.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

25.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? _________ I did my homework, I ate my snack.

a)

Since

b)

Because

c)

After

d)

Unless

26.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? Jenny prepares the batter _______ she bakes the cake.

a)

after

b)

unless

c)

until

d)

before

27.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? I won't be able to watch the movie _______ I complete all of my homework.

a)

after

b)

unless

c)

since

d)

if

28.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? __________ there is a big rainstorm, I don't have to water my garden.

a)

Until

b)

Before

c)

Whenever

d)

While

29.

What subordinating conjunction best fits in the sentence? I bagged the groceries _______ my mom paid for them.

a)

whenever

b)

until

c)

unless

d)

after

30.

What is an independent clause?

a)

a clause that CANNOT stand as a sentence in its own right

b)

a clause that CAN stand on its own as a sentence

31.

What is a dependent clause?

a)

a clause that CANNOT stand as a sentence in its own right

b)

a clause that CAN stand on its own as a sentence

32.

What type of clause is this? Macie enjoys reading.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

c)

conjunction

d)

toenails

33.

Is this sentence complex? After the game, Erin will come to my house.

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

Is this sentence complex? We will have a party even if it rains.

a)

Yes

b)

No

35.

Is this sentence complex? Ben went to the park.

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

Is this sentence complex? As soon as I get home, my dog wags his tail.

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Is this sentence complex? Ashley drew a self-portrait.

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Is this sentence complex? Before dinner, my friends and I like to play outside.

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Is this sentence complex? My sister is allowed to get her driver's license since she is 16 years old.

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Is this sentence complex? The lizard moved quickly.

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

Is this sentence complex? As much as I like cats, dogs are my favorite pets.

a)

Yes

b)

No

42.

Is this sentence complex? The field trip was fun.

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

Is this sentence complex? The bike is still in good condition even though it has a scratch.

a)

Yes

b)

No

44.

Is this sentence complex? Even if I don't make the team, I will feel proud of myself for trying.

a)

Yes

b)

No

45.

Is this sentence complex? The flowers are yellow.

a)

Yes

b)

No

46.

Is this sentence complex? When Matt looks out his window, he sees palm trees.

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

Is this sentence complex? Katie likes to sing, and Jen likes to dance.

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.

Is this sentence complex? After dinner, I will have dessert.

a)

Yes

b)

No

49.

Is this sentence complex? The moon is bright.

a)

Yes

b)

No

50.

Is this sentence complex? As long as my grades are good, I can play a sport.

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Is this sentence complex? Amy practiced for the spelling bee until it was time for bed.

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

A (a)   sentence has a dependent and an independent clause.

53.

A (a)   clause is an incomplete idea.

54.

An (a)   clause is a complete idea.

55.
What is the recipe for a complex sentence?
a)
Single independent clause with no dependent clauses. 
b)
Multiple independent clauses held together by a conjunction.
c)
One independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 
56.

True or False: In a COMPLEX SENTENCE, clauses can appear in any order.

a)

True

b)

False

57.
The complex sentence is made up of a dependent and independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
58.

Is this sentence complex? After the rain stopped, we went for a walk.

a)

Yes

b)

No

59.

Is this sentence complex? Before the sun sets, we will reach the campsite.

a)

Yes

b)

No

60.

Is this sentence complex? The sky darkened, and the wind started to pick up.

a)

Yes

b)

No

61.

Is this sentence complex? I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

a)

Yes

b)

No

62.

Is this sentence complex? I could go to the movies tonight, or I could stay in and read a book.

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

Is this sentence complex? They planned to travel to Italy, yet their flight got canceled last minute.

a)

Yes

b)

No

64.

Is this sentence complex? She loves reading mystery novels; her brother prefers science fiction.

a)

Yes

b)

No

65.

Is this sentence complex? The concert tickets sold out quickly; everyone wanted to see the famous band.

a)

Yes

b)

No

66.

Is this sentence complex? The library was quiet and peaceful; it was the perfect place to study.

a)

Yes

b)

No

67.

Is this sentence complex? She studied hard for the test, so she expected a high score.

a)

Yes

b)

No

68.

while the rain was pouring

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

69.

Is this sentence complex? Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

a)

Yes

b)

No

70.

Identify the type of clause: Although the weather was cold

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

71.

Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions? Select all that apply.

a)

Since

b)

And

c)

Whenever

d)

Unless

72.

What is the purpose of using complex sentences in writing?

a)

To make the writing more confusing and difficult to understand.

b)

The purpose of using complex sentences in writing is to convey more complex ideas and relationships between different parts of a sentence.

c)

To make the writing more concise and straightforward.

d)

To make the writing more visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing.

73.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause in a complex sentence?

a)

:

b)

;

c)

,

d)

.

74.

True or false: A dependent clause is a complete thought.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Independent or dependent: The pony express did not last long.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

76.

Independent or dependent: Mail was carried by ships.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

77.

Independent or dependent: Because today's mail travels so slowly.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

78.

Independent or dependent: The pony express riders would often ride throughout the night.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

79.

Independent or dependent: While they were called pony boys.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

80.

Independent or dependent: When they carried the mail.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

81.

A subordinating conjunction links a dependent clause to an independent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: _____ he is here, he may as well stay for lunch.

a)

If only

b)

Before

c)

Now that

d)

Whether

83.

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: ________________ I had seen that movie three times, I watched it again.

a)

When

b)

Whereas

c)

Although

d)

Unless

84.

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.

a)

until

b)

while

c)

where

d)

because

85.

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.

a)

until

b)

before

c)

while

d)

after

86.

Identify the subordinating conjunction: I put the fish in after I filled the tank.

a)

put

b)

fish

c)

after

d)

filled

87.

Identify the subordinating conjunction: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

a)

Since

b)

belt

c)

banned

d)

Batmobile

88.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

Whenever Amy sees flowers, she smiles.

a)

Whenever

b)

sees

c)

she

d)

smiles

89.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

If you want to come over after school, my mom said it is okay!

a)

If

b)

you

c)

after

d)

is

90.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

As soon as the weather warms up, the children will play outside.

a)

As soon as

b)

as the

c)

the

d)

will

91.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

I will study at the library until it closes.

a)

I

b)

will

c)

at

d)

until

92.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

Although my dog is shy, he loves to wag his tail.

a)

Although

b)

my

c)

he

d)

his

93.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

John made it to class on time, even though he dropped his books in the hall.

a)

it

b)

to

c)

even though

d)

his

94.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

Before we go to school, we should go to Starbucks.

a)

Before

b)

we go

c)

we should

d)

go to

95.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.

Mrs. North let us listen to music while we worked on our papers.

a)

let

b)

us

c)

while

d)

our

96.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


We were happy because we won first prize!

a)

We

b)

were

c)

because

d)

won

97.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


Even if you work your hardest, you may not win the marathon.

a)

Even if

b)

your

c)

may not

d)

the

98.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are interested, look at my new bike.

a)

If

b)

Wherever

c)

Than

99.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are here, you can water the plants.

a)

Where

b)

Since

c)

So that

100.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


You can't use this computer ___ you work here.

a)

unless

b)

wherever

c)

than

101.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are careful, you may help Miss McKuin with the experiment.

a)

Wherever

b)

Than

c)

As long as

102.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


Mr. Heisserer became a teacher ___ he could help children learn.

a)

so that

b)

if

c)

when

103.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


Sheldon may go to recess as soon as his homework is finished.

a)

may go

b)

as soon as

c)

as

104.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


Before you answer, hear what I have to say first.

a)

Before

b)

hear

c)

have to

105.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


Please zip up your coat because it is cold outside!

a)

Please

b)

zip up

c)

because

106.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


While we are waiting, let's play a game.

a)

While

b)

are waiting

c)

let's

107.

Identify the subordinating conjunction at the start of the dependent clause.


I tried my very best although some were really hard to answer.

a)

I

b)

best

c)

although

108.

Is this sentence complex? Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

a)

Yes

b)

No

109.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

a)

He finished his homework

b)

After the movie ended

c)

She likes to read books

d)

They went to the park

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