Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a complex sentence?

If you finish your work, you can go outside.

If you finish your work you can go outside.

You can go outside, if you finish your work.

You can go outside if, you finish your work.

Choose the simple sentence from the options below.

After the show ended, we went home.

The cat slept on the mat, and the dog barked.

Because the cat was tired, it slept on the mat.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

I like apples, but my brother likes oranges.

Because I like apples, I eat them every day.

If you like apples, you should try this pie.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

I finished my homework because I wanted to watch TV.

I finished my homework, and I watched TV.

I finished my homework, but I didn’t watch TV.

Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?

Because I was thirsty, I went to the store, and I bought milk.

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

I went to the store because I was thirsty.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.

I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.

I wanted to go to the park but, it was raining.

I wanted to go, to the park but it was raining.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly in a complex sentence?

When the clock strikes twelve, the party will begin.

The party will begin, when the clock strikes twelve.

When, the clock strikes twelve the party will begin.

The party, will begin when the clock strikes twelve.

Which of the following best describes a compound-complex sentence?

A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

A sentence with two independent clauses only

A sentence with only one clause

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

Because the dog barked, the cat ran away.

The dog barked when the mailman arrived.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

I like to swim, and my sister likes to run.

Because I like to swim, I go to the pool.

Choose the complex sentence from the following options.

I will call you, and I will text you.

I will call you, but I might be late.

Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed.

I like to read, and I like to write.

I finished my homework because I was tired.

Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence.

She wanted to go shopping, but she had no money.

She wanted to go shopping but she had no money.

She wanted to go shopping but, she had no money.

She wanted to go, shopping but she had no money.

Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly in a complex sentence.

If you study hard, you will pass the test.

If you study hard you will pass the test.

You will pass the test, if you study hard.

You will, pass the test if you study hard.

Which of the following sentences contains both a dependent and two independent clauses?

Because I was hungry, I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

I went to the store because I was hungry.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

The sun set when the stars appeared.

The sun set, and the stars appeared.

The sun set, but the stars did not appear.

Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed.

I like to read, and I like to write.

I finished my homework because I was tired.

Rewrite the following sentence as a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: "I finished my homework. I watched TV."

I finished my homework, and I watched TV.

I finished my homework because I watched TV.

I finished my homework, watching TV.

I finished my homework; watching TV.

Combine the following clauses into a complex sentence: "I was tired. I went to bed early."

Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

I was tired, and I went to bed early.

I was tired; I went to bed early.

I was tired, I went to bed early.

Identify the error in comma usage in the following sentence and correct it: "She likes to read but, she doesn’t like to write."

The comma should be after "read"

The comma should be after "but"

Clauses and Sentences Practice

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.7.1B, L.4.2C, L.7.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Because I was late

She finished her homework

While the rain fell

If you want to go

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a dependent clause?

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence

A sentence with two independent clauses

A sentence with only one subject

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

I went to the store.

I went to the store, and I bought some bread.

Because I was hungry, I went to the store.

I went to the store, and I bought some bread because I was hungry.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

She likes to read books.

She likes to read books, and she writes stories.

Because she likes to read books, she writes stories.

While she likes to read books, she also enjoys movies.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

I like pizza.

I like pizza, and I like pasta.

Because I like pizza, I eat it often.

I like pizza, but I don’t like pasta.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

I went to the park.

I went to the park, and I played soccer.

Although it was raining, I went to the park, and I played soccer.

Because it was raining, I stayed home.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the comma be placed in the following compound sentence? "I wanted to go to the movies but I had too much homework."

After "I"

After "movies"

After "but"

No comma is needed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Which of the following is an independent clause?

What is a dependent clause?

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Where should the comma be placed in the following compound sentence? "I wanted to go to the movies but I had too much homework."

Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a complex sentence?

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Although the sun was shining, the air was cold."

Which of the following is NOT a dependent clause?

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