Complex Sentences

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause

• One dependent clause

• An independent clause and a dependent clause

• A simple sentence with a subject and verb

Words like "when", "after", "since", "because", and "if" are used to start which type of clauses?

• independent clauses

• dependent clauses

• both a and b

• simple sentences

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

• True

• False

When words like "because", "since", "because", "after", and "if" are in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

• True

• False

Which word is not a subordinating conjunction?

• If
• When
• While
• Summer

Which sentence is an independent clause?

• Jill likes to go to the beach.
• Whenever you finish.
• If you read The Outsiders.
• Before you eat breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Does this sentence require a comma?

If you will stay I'll prepare a snack.

• Yes

• No

Which of the following are dependent clauses? (Select all that apply)

• While you were outside.

• If you don't study.

• He scored two goals during the game.

• All of the above

Identify the dependent clause(s).

• If the band marches in the parade

• When you purchase candy

• Since it is snowing

• Before you go to the store

• All of the above

Where does the comma belong?

Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 

• Between unless and you
• Between graduate and you
• Between not and need
• This complex sentence does not need a comma