Complex Sentences Quiz

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with only one clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one dependent clause

• A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• We buy his birthday cake

• It's his favorite

• We have to make sure it's lemon

• When we buy his birthday cake

What makes a clause into a dependent clause?

• An adverbial phrase

• A coordinating conjunction

• A subordinating conjunction

• A prepositional phrase

How many dependent clauses can a complex sentence have?

• Only one

• Two or more

• Dependent clauses are not allowed in complex sentences

• None

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

• To connect two independent clauses

• To make a clause into an independent clause

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To separate two dependent clauses

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• We are buying his birthday cake

• The sound of hyenas in the distance frightened us

• Our tent was zipped up

• We have to make sure it's lemon

What is the minimum requirement for a sentence to be considered a complex sentence?

• At least three clauses

• At least one independent clause

• At least two independent clauses

• At least one dependent clause

What is the role of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To stand alone as a sentence

• To express a complete idea

• To provide additional information

Which of the following sentences is not a complex sentence?

• Although our tent was zipped up, the sound of hyenas in the distance still frightened us

• Because it's his favorite, we have to make sure it's lemon

• We have to make sure it's lemon, it's his favorite

• When we buy his birthday cake, we have to make sure it's lemon

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot

• An independent clause is longer than a dependent clause

• An independent clause always starts with a subordinating conjunction

• An independent clause always comes after a dependent clause