Compound and Complex Sentences

 

Which of the following is a complex sentence? *

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She studied hard, so she passed the exam

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk

The dog barked, and the cat ran away

I like pizza, but I prefer pasta

 

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk

Identify the compound-complex sentence.*

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Although it was late, they decided to stay out, and they had a great time

 

The sun set, and the stars appeared

When I finish my homework, I will watch TV

She loves to read, and he enjoys writing stories

Although it was late, they decided to stay out, and they had a great time

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?*

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She likes chocolate ice cream

He runs every morning

I wanted to go to the party

Because it was snowing, school was canceled

Because it was snowing, school was canceled

 

What is the main clause in the following sentence? "If you study hard, you will pass the test."
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the test

you will pass the test

 

study hard

If you study hard

you will pass the test

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a complex structure.
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He ran quickly to catch the bus, but it left without him.

She can go to the concert if she finishes her homework.

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

They were excited, so they jumped up and down.

 

She can go to the concert if she finishes her homework.

A compound-complex sentence must have at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
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False

True

True

 

The sentence "Although he was tired, he went for a run, and he felt great afterward." is a compound sentence.
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True

 

False

False

Fill in the blank:
"________ it was raining, we went outside to play."
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because

although

 

when

although

 

Choose the compound-complex sentence:*

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Although it was cold, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air.

 

The dog barked loudly.

She likes to swim, and he likes to run.

I will go to the party if I finish my work.

Although it was cold, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air.

 

What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?*

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It connects two independent clauses

 

It provides additional information but cannot stand alone

It acts as the main idea of the sentence

It can stand alone as a complete thought

It provides additional information but cannot stand alone

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Because it was snowing, school was canceled."
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school was canceled

 

Because it was snowing

it was snowing

it was

Because it was snowing

 

Which of the following sentences is compound-complex?
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She loves music, but he prefers sports.

The dog barked loudly.

They went to the park after lunch.

When the sun sets, we will go inside, and we will finish our homework.

When the sun sets, we will go inside, and we will finish our homework.

 

Which of the following is NOT a complex sentence?
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She studied hard because she wanted to pass.

When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

 

Since it was late, I went home.

I like pizza, but I don’t like spinach.

I like pizza, but I don’t like spinach.

What type of sentence is this? "I wanted to go to the concert, but it was sold out, so I stayed home."
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Compound

Complex

Compound-Complex

Simple

 

Simple

 

Which conjunction can be used to combine two independent clauses?
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and

when

although

because

and

 

Identify the main clause in the following sentence: "Although it was cold, we decided to go for a hike."
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Although it was cold

to go for a hike

it was cold

we decided

we decided

 

The sentence "She sings beautifully, and she plays the guitar." is an example of a complex sentence.
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False

 

True

False

 

Which of the following sentences is complex?
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She studied for the test, so she felt prepared.

The cat is black, and the dog is brown.

If it is sunny, we will go to the beach.

 

I enjoy hiking, and I love camping.

If it is sunny, we will go to the beach.

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "When I finish my homework, I will play outside."
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When I finish my homework

play outside

finish my homework

I will play outside

When I finish my homework

Identify the type of sentence: "While I was studying, my brother played video games, and my sister watched TV."
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Simple

Compound

Complex

Compound-complex

Compound-complex