Complex Sentence Quiz

What is a complex sentence?

• 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction used in complex sentences? a) although b) since c) or

• a

• b

• c

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? a) I like ice cream. b) He is tall and strong. c) Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• a

• b

• c

If the sentence below were flip flopped, how would you write it?

I like candy even though too much gives me a stomach ache.

• I like candy, even though too much gives me a stomach ache.

• Even though too much gives me a stomach ache I like candy.

• Even though too much gives me a stomach ache, I like candy.

Which of the following subordinate conjunctions could you use in a complex sentence?

• Nor

• Before

• Although

• Yes