Advanced Sentence Combinations

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 contains a subject and a predicate.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? a) I went to the store and bought some groceries. b) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. c) She likes to read books and play video games.

• a.

• c.

• d.

• b

What is the main characteristic of a complex sentence?

• Contains a subject and a predicate.

• Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• Contains two independent clauses.

• Contains only dependent clauses.

Which subordinating conjunction can be used to join two clauses in a complex sentence? a) and b) but c) because

• a) or

• b) so

• c) because

• d) if

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two dependent clauses and no independent clauses.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one dependent clause and no independent clauses.

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence? a) I like to swim, and my sister likes to dance. b) Although it was cold, I went for a run, and I felt great. c) He studied hard for the test, but he still failed.

• b

• d

• c

• a

What is the main characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

• Contains only one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• Contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• Contains multiple independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

• Contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to join two independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence? a) and b) but c) or

• a) and

• b) but

• c) or

• d) nor

What are coordinating conjunctions used for?

• To separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• To emphasize the importance of certain words, phrases, or clauses.

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship between words, phrases, or clauses.

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) because b) although c) or

• a) because

• b) although

• d) but

• c) or