This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex And Compound Complex Sentences – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinate clause. A) She went to the party although, she was not ready. B) She went to the party, although she was not ready. C) Although she was not ready. D) She, although she was not ready, went to the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to the party, although she was not ready. 2. My favorite part of the flight is the take-off because it gives me butterflies in my stomach. A) Complex. B) Compound-complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 3. Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 4. Although we were trying to be healthy, we wanted to get pizza, and we wanted to get ice cream. A) Compound-complex. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound-complex. 5. Which is the independent clause?He went to the store after he had finished work. A) He went to the store. B) After he had finished work. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He went to the store. 6. After we learn the last type of sentence, we will have a summative over this. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 7. A sentence with at least two independent clauses. A) Compound sentence. B) Complex sentence. C) Compound-complex sentence. D) Simple sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound sentence. 8. What are the key components of a complex sentence? A) Two independent clauses. B) A subject and a predicate. C) No dependent clauses. D) The key components of a complex sentence are an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The key components of a complex sentence are an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. 9. Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 10. Determine the subordinate clause in the following sentence: "She was happy because she got an A on the test." A) Because she got an A on the test. B) Happy because she got an ATagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. C) She got an A on the test. D) She was happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because she got an A on the test. 11. What Kind of sentence is this?Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill. A) Compound-complex. B) Simple. C) Complex. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound-complex. 12. Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him. A) Compound-Complex. B) Simple. C) Compound. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple. 13. I contain a subject and verb and cannot stand alone by myself. A subordinatingconjunction usually comes before me in a sentence. A) Dependent Clause. B) Prepositional Phrase. C) Simple Sentence. D) Independent Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent Clause. 14. Wait at school until your sister arrives, and she'll give you a ride home. A) Compound/complex. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound/complex. 15. I love to run every day which keeps my heart healthy. A) Simple. B) Compound-complex. C) Complex. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 16. His father moved to Mexico. A) Complex. B) Compound. C) Simple. D) Compound-Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple. 17. A compound-complex sentence must have at least ..... clauses. A) 2. B) 1. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3. 18. As long as the Cherokee Middle Band shows up A) Independent Clause. B) Dependent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Clause. 19. If I don't get an A in every subject, I won't get a new iPhone. A) S. B) CP. C) CX. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CX. 20. While my friends went sledding. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 21. Is this sentence simple or compound?Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 22. The island was filled with many trails winding through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and dangerous wild animals. A) Compound. B) Compound-Complex. C) Complex. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Simple. 23. We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time. A) Complex. B) Compound-complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound-complex. 24. Which of the following compound sentences are NOT correctly punctuated? A) I love baking, but I love cooking more. B) I love baking but I love cooking more. C) I love baking; I love cooking more. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I love baking but I love cooking more. 25. William is known to make jokes and doodle on his notebook during class. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Compound-complex. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 26. Since John was very hungry he ate a giant stack of pancakes. A) Correct Punctuation. B) Needs a comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Needs a comma. 27. Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound-complex sentence? A) I was cooking dinner when the doorbell rang, and I had to answer it. B) She was studying for her exam, but she took a break when her friend called. C) He went to the store, and he bought some groceries. D) Because it was snowing, we stayed inside, and we watched a movie.TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He went to the store, and he bought some groceries. 28. She watched the game, and she also began playing it. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 29. Our cat has been scratching himself more than usual, so I checked him for fleas. A) A simple sentence. B) A compound sentence. C) A complex sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A compound sentence. 30. Although CommonLit is not always enjoyable, It is important to work on to prepare you for the TCAP. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) Compound-complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 31. Although that was an exciting experience, I hope it never happens again. A) Complex. B) Compound-complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 32. Yesterday I finally finished my chapter book. A) S. B) CP. C) CX. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) S. 33. I am a clause with a subject and a verb, and I make sense all by myself. A) Subordinate Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) Prepositional Phrase. D) Dependent Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subordinate Clause. 34. Trees in cloud forests are shorter, and they are deciduous. A) Compound-complex. B) Compound. C) Simple. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 35. She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon. A) Complex sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) Simple sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple sentence. 36. Give an example of a complex sentence with multiple dependent clauses. A) I went for a walk because I was tired and needed some fresh air. B) Although it was raining, I went for a walk because I needed some fresh air and exercise. C) I went for a walk because I wanted to explore the neighborhood and meet new people. D) I went for a walk because it was sunny and I wanted to get some exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although it was raining, I went for a walk because I needed some fresh air and exercise. 37. Leonardo DiCaprio is the actor who starred in Titanic. A) Complex. B) Compound-Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 38. How do you connect clauses in an complex sentence? A) AAWWWUBBIS. B) FANBOYS. C) AAWWWUBBIS + FANBOYS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) AAWWWUBBIS. 39. Identify whether the following sentence is complex, compound-complex, or simple:'Although she was tired, she stayed up late to finish her homework.' A) Run-on. B) Compound. C) Simple. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complex. 40. Because the trash pickup is Thursday, you have to put it out on Wednesday night or you'll have to wait until next week. A) Simple. B) Compound/complex. C) Complex. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound/complex. 41. The guys went to the gym and lifted weights. A) Sv. B) I ; I. C) I, c I. D) Svv. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Svv. 42. What is the purpose of using different types of sentences? A) To make writing more engaging and effective by adding variety and complexity. B) To limit the writer's expression and creativity. C) To ensure that all sentences are of the same length and structure. D) To confuse the reader with complex language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make writing more engaging and effective by adding variety and complexity. 43. Because he is old, he has poor eyesight, but he does wear glasses. A) Complex. B) Compound-complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound-complex. 44. Although the lead actor had the flu, we presented the play. A) Complex. B) Compound-Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 45. Independent or Dependent? Mom cleaned my clothes. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 46. What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence? A) A simple sentence can include dependent clauses, while a compound sentence cannot. B) A simple sentence is always longer than a compound sentence. C) A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses. D) A simple sentence contains multiple clauses, while a compound sentence contains only one clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses. 47. What type of clause is an incomplete sentence? A) Independent Clause. B) Dependent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Clause. 48. TRUE or FALSE, the sentence below is a complex sentence.He was known as the merciless Fire King during the tribal war. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) Simple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple. 50. Identify the main clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk." A) It was raining. B) We decided to go for a walk. C) Although it was raining, we decidedTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. D) Although it was raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We decided to go for a walk. 51. A complex sentence must have at least ..... clauses. A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 52. What type of conjunction is used to create compound sentences? A) Coordinating. B) Subordinating. C) Both coordinating and subordinating. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinating. 53. The kitten was warm and soft. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 54. In order to understand sentence structure, you must know how to identify the different types of clauses:independent and dependent (subordinate). A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 55. I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack. A) Complex. B) Simple. C) Compound. D) Compound-Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple. 56. Identify the structure of the following sentence:He had time to relax since he arrived to school early. A) Complex. B) Compound-Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex. 57. Which of the following compound sentences is NOT properly formatted A) I went to the grocery store and then I went to the mall. B) I went to the grocery store; then I went to the mall. C) I went to the grocery store, and then I went to the mall. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I went to the grocery store and then I went to the mall. 58. Lena jumped and knocked the ball over the net. A) I, c I. B) Svv. C) Ssvv. D) Sv. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Svv. 59. A subject includes ..... A) A noun and all the words that tell you more about the noun. B) A verb and all of the words that change the verb. C) A complete thought. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A noun and all the words that tell you more about the noun. 60. This is an example of what kind of sentence? Lori discovered the cookies that her mother had made, and she sat down to eat them with a glass of milk. A) Complex sentence. B) Compound-complex sentence. C) Simple sentence. D) Compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound-complex sentence. Next →Related QuizzesSentence Structure QuizzesGrammar QuizzesComplex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 2Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 3Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 4Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 5Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 6Complex And Compound Complex Sentences Quiz 7Complex Sentences QuizCompound Sentences Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books