Complex Sentences

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

1. You need a pass if you go to your locker.

• independent

• dependent

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

1. I had to get six stitches in my chin after I fell at hockey practice.

• independent

• dependent

Identify the read clause as independent or dependent.

1. The house was chilly when I woke up this morning.

• independent

• dependent

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

1. She wants a new iPhone for her birthday because she shattered the screen on her old one.

• independent

• dependent

Identify the red clause as independent or dependent.

1. You should try the lobster and shrimp when you go to that new restaurant. 

• independent

• dependent

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

1. When you look at these sentences, you really have to concentrate.

• yes

• no

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

1. I hope I get a good grade on my article since I spent a lot of time on it.

• yes

• no

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

I didn’t like that book, because it didn’t have an interesting conflict.

• yes

• no

Is this complex sentence punctuated correctly?

1. The librarian will help you find the book, if you ask her nicely.

• yes

• no

Is this a complex sentence?

I finished my chores and homework early last night, so I had extra time to play video games.

• yes

• no