What is a complex sentence?

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

A sentence with two independent clauses

A sentence with multiple independent clauses

Identify the complex sentence:

I like coffee because it wakes me up.

I like coffee; it is my favorite drink.

I like coffee, it is delicious.

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

It provides additional information to the independent clause.

It can stand alone as a sentence.

It is the main clause of the sentence.

It is not necessary for the sentence.

Choose the complex sentence:

She runs every day because she wants to stay fit.

She runs every day, and she swims on weekends.

She runs every day; she is very active.

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

A complex sentence has a dependent clause, a compound sentence does not.

A compound sentence has a dependent clause, a complex sentence does not.

A compound sentence has more clauses than a complex sentence.

A complex sentence is longer than a compound sentence.

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

I went to the store because we needed milk.

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

I went to the store; it was closed.

Which of the following sentences is complex?

I enjoy reading books because they are interesting.

I enjoy reading books, and I also like writing.

I enjoy reading books; they are fascinating.

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

To introduce a dependent clause

To connect two independent clauses

Identify the complex sentence:

The sun is shining because it is daytime.

The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

The sun is shining; it is a beautiful day.

The sun is shining, it is warm.

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

I like to swim because it is fun.

I like to swim, and I like to run.

I like to swim; it is refreshing.

What is a characteristic of a complex sentence?

It has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

It has two independent clauses.

It has multiple independent clauses.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kind of sentence is this: After I left school, I rode home on the bus.

simple

compound

complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kind of sentence is this: I was happy because I finished my project.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kind of connecting word turns an independent clause into a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

FANBOYS

Coordinating conjunction

subordinating conjunction

linking verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kind of sentence is this:
After I fell down, I laughed at myself.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which compound sentence is correct?

I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.

Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.

I went to the store, I got chips.

The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kind of sentence has a dependent clause plus an independent clause?

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word in the following sentence is a subordinating conjunction: Since I got my new job, I have enough money to buy the car.

since

money

to buy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Complex Sentences

What kind of sentence is this: After I left school, I rode home on the bus.

What kind of sentence is this: I was happy because I finished my project.

What kind of connecting word turns an independent clause into a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

What kind of sentence is this:
After I fell down, I laughed at myself.

Which compound sentence is correct?

What kind of sentence has a dependent clause plus an independent clause?

Which word in the following sentence is a subordinating conjunction: Since I got my new job, I have enough money to buy the car.

What kind of connecting word do you need in a compound sentence to connect both sentences?

What type of sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.

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Complex Sentences

What kind of sentence is this: After I left school, I rode home on the bus.

What kind of sentence is this: I was happy because I finished my project.

What kind of connecting word turns an independent clause into a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

What kind of sentence is this:After I fell down, I laughed at myself.

Which compound sentence is correct?

What kind of sentence has a dependent clause plus an independent clause?

Which word in the following sentence is a subordinating conjunction: Since I got my new job, I have enough money to buy the car.

What kind of connecting word do you need in a compound sentence to connect both sentences?

What type of sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.

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