Multiple Choice Questions
Complex Sentence
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Total 23 questions available
Q. 1
In a complex sentence, where should a comma be placed?
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Before the independent clauseB
Always after the dependent clauseC
Always before the dependent clauseD
Depends on the arrangement of clausesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
What makes an independent clause different from a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Dependent clauses express complete thoughtsB
Dependent clauses always come first in the sentenceC
Independent clauses cannot stand aloneD
Independent clauses always contain subordinating conjunctionsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which sentence below is an example of a complex sentence?
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"While she studied, he watched TV."B
"She dances gracefully."C
"They ran and played soccer."D
"The dog barked loudly."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 4
How do complex sentences differ from compound sentences?
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Compound sentences contain only dependent clausesB
Complex sentences have more conjunctionsC
Compound sentences have only one clauseD
Complex sentences contain at least one dependent clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Which sentence below is an example of a complex sentence?
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"While she studied, he played games."B
"The cat sat quietly."C
"He ran fast."D
"They laughed and danced."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 6
What makes an independent clause different from a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Independent clauses always contain subordinating conjunctionsB
Independent clauses cannot stand aloneC
Dependent clauses express complete thoughtsD
Dependent clauses always come first in the sentenceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
In the sentence "While she was studying, he was playing soccer," what is the dependent clause?
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"While she was studying"B
"He was playing soccer"C
"While"D
"Studying"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Identify the complex sentence from the following options:
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"Because he forgot his keys, he couldn't enter."B
"The birds chirped cheerfully."C
"She walked quickly."D
"They arrived early."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
In a complex sentence, where should a comma be placed?
A
Before the independent clauseB
Always after the dependent clauseC
Always before the dependent clauseD
Depends on the arrangement of clausesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
What is the function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Provides the main ideaB
Acts as the subject of the sentenceC
Modifies or adds information to the independent clauseD
Always contains a verbClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which sentence is NOT an example of a complex sentence?
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"While she reads, he listens to music."B
"After the game, they celebrated."C
"They played outside."D
"Although it was cold, they still went swimming."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What defines a complex sentence?
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Comprises one independent clause and at least one dependent clauseB
Contains multiple independent clausesC
Includes a subject and a verbD
Always begins with a subordinating conjunctionClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "After the rain stopped, they went for a walk."
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"After"B
"After the rain stopped"C
"They went for a walk"D
"Stopped"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, they continued their picnic."
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"Although"B
"Although it was raining"C
"They continued their picnic"D
"It was raining"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which clause cannot stand alone as a sentence in a complex sentence structure?
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Dependent clauseB
Subordinate clauseC
Independent clauseD
Coordinating clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which clause cannot stand alone as a sentence in a complex sentence structure?
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Dependent clauseB
Subordinate clauseC
Independent clauseD
Coordinating clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Which conjunction typically introduces a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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CorrelativeB
CoordinatingC
SubordinatingD
Conjunctive adverbClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Where can a dependent clause be placed within a complex sentence?
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At the beginning, middle, or endB
Only at the beginningC
Only at the endD
Always before the independent clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
Where can a dependent clause be placed within a complex sentence?
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Only at the beginningB
Only at the endC
At the beginning, middle, or endD
Always before the independent clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
What purpose does a dependent clause serve in a complex sentence?
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Modifies or adds information to the independent clauseB
Always contains a verbC
Provides the main ideaD
Acts as the subject of the sentenceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
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"They ran and played soccer."B
"While she studied, he watched TV."C
"She dances gracefully."D
"The dog barked loudly."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 22
How do complex sentences differ from compound sentences?
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Compound sentences have only one clauseB
Complex sentences have more conjunctionsC
Compound sentences contain only dependent clausesD
Complex sentences contain at least one dependent clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 23
What is the function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Adds complexity and detailB
Begins the sentenceC
Provides the main ideaD
Always includes a subjectClick an option to check your answer
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