Complex Sentences Quiz

When a sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause, it is called a _____________.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.7.1B

A _______________ cannot stand on its own and needs more information to make sense.

• dependent clause

• independent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

An ________________ is a complete sentence and can stand alone.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause?

• subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBBIS)

• coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

"Although I am in 5th grade" is an example of a __________

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction for the sentence:

Some cherries are tart _______ others are sweet.

• whether

• before

• if

• while

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

Because I didn't do my chores, my mom grounded me for a week.

• Because I didn't do my chores

• Because

• my mom grounded me for a week

• my mom

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Does this sentence need a comma?

Because I didn't get much sleep I was very cranky.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I am going to be an engineer when I grow up.

Does this sentence need a comma?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

I did not finish my homework because the internet went out.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A