Complex Sentences Quiz

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 like to play soccer.

• b) She went to the store.

• c) Although it was raining, we went to the park.

• d. I enjoy reading books.

A complex sentence consists of how many clauses?

• 4

• 3

• 2 or more

• 1

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To introduce a subordinate clause

• To emphasize the main clause.

• To separate the subordinate clause from the main clause.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following complex sentence: After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

• Before

• Since

• After

• While

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• d) while.

• b) although

• c) and

• a) because

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following complex sentence: I will study hard if I want to pass the exam.

• I

• If

• want

• the

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• a. I ate dinner.

• b. The cat meowed.

• c. The sun is shining.

• d. When the bell rang, the students lined up.

What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

• The difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence is the presence of dependent clauses in a complex sentence.

• A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A compound sentence is shorter than a complex sentence.

• A compound sentence uses simple words, while a complex sentence uses complex words.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• We went to the park.

• She is tall and smart.

• I like ice cream.