What is a complex sentence?

Complex Sentence Quiz

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Michelle Renteria
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.
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 only dependent clauses.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
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 for a walk.
a
b
c
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the main characteristic of a complex sentence?
Contains two independent clauses.
Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Contains only dependent clauses.
Contains no dependent clauses.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which subordinating conjunction could be used to introduce a dependent clause in a complex sentence? a) and b) but c) because
d) if
c) because
a) or
b) so
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Identify the dependent clause in the following complex sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will go to the party.'
After I finish
I will go to the party.
After I finish my homework
finish my homework
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the purpose of using complex sentences in writing?
To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand.
To convey more information and create a more sophisticated writing style.
To simplify the writing and make it easier to comprehend.
To limit the amount of information and create a more straightforward writing style.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction used in complex sentences? a) although b) since c) or
a
b
c
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