by cruickshank.neal
Complex sentences add depth and nuance to writing, allowing for more detailed and sophisticated expression. In this quiz, you’ll encounter questions that test your ability to identify, construct, and understand complex sentences. Whether you’re a grammar enthusiast or just looking to improve your writing skills, this quiz will help you master the art of crafting complex sentences. Good luck!
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Complex Sentence Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following is a complex sentence?
I went to the store.
Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.
She likes to read books.
He runs every morning.
2. What is the dependent clause in the sentence: ‘Although it was raining, we went for a walk’?
Although it was raining
we went for a walk
it was raining
for a walk
3. Which conjunction is used to join the clauses in the sentence: ‘She studied hard because she wanted to pass the exam’?
and
but
because
or
4. Identify the independent clause in the sentence: ‘If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.’
If you finish your homework
you can watch TV
finish your homework
watch TV
5. In the sentence ‘When the sun sets, the sky turns orange,’ what role does ‘When the sun sets’ play?
It is the subject.
It is the predicate.
It is an adverbial clause.
It is an adjective clause.
6. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
She sings and dances.
He is tired but happy.
I will call you when I arrive.
They can stay or leave.
7. Which of the following sentences is NOT a complex sentence?
After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
He enjoys playing soccer and basketball.
Because she was late, she missed the bus.
If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
8. What is the function of the clause ‘who is my neighbor’ in the sentence ‘The man who is my neighbor is very kind’?
It is the main clause.
It is a noun clause.
It is an adjective clause.
It is an adverbial clause.
9. Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?
The book that I borrowed was fascinating.
She left the party early because she was tired.
The car, which is red, is parked outside.
The boy who won the race is my brother.
10. Which of the following sentences uses a relative pronoun to introduce a dependent clause?
I will go if you come with me.
The cake that she baked was delicious.
He left after the meeting ended.
We will stay until the rain stops.
11. What type of clause is ‘that she loves’ in the sentence ‘The song that she loves is playing on the radio’?
Noun clause
Adjective clause
Adverbial clause
Independent clause
12. Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?
He knows where she lives.
The dog that barked is mine.
She left because she was tired.
I will call you when I arrive.
13. In the sentence ‘Although he was tired, he finished his homework,’ what is the role of ‘Although he was tired’?
It is the main clause.
It is a noun clause.
It is an adjective clause.
It is an adverbial clause.
14. Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?
She is the person who helped me.
I will call you when I arrive.
He left after the meeting ended.
We will stay until the rain stops.
15. What is the independent clause in the sentence ‘If it rains, we will cancel the picnic’?
If it rains
we will cancel the picnic
it rains
cancel the picnic
16. Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?
The book that I borrowed was fascinating.
She left the party early because she was tired.
The car, which is red, is parked outside.
The boy who won the race is my brother.
17. In the sentence ‘She sings while she works,’ what is the role of ‘while she works’?
It is the main clause.
It is a noun clause.
It is an adjective clause.
It is an adverbial clause.
18. Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?
He is tired but happy.
She sings and dances.
I will call you when I arrive.
They can stay or leave.
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