This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex Sentences – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex Sentences Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Punctuate the complex sentence:I'd love to see you, if you're coming to Sioux Falls soon. A) No change. B) You if. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You if. 2. Which of the following is a complex sentence with an adverbial clause for the simple sentences 'She studied hard' and 'She passed the exam'? A) She studied hard because she passed the exam. B) She passed the exam because she studied hard. C) She studied hard, she passed the exam. D) She studied hard and passed the exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She passed the exam because she studied hard. 3. True or False:A complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 5. I do not like math, ..... do I like social studies.Choose the best coordinating conjunction ..... A) For. B) And. C) Yet. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nor. 6. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:Davis spoke as if he was an expert on the topic. A) As if he was an expert on the topic. B) Davis spoke as if. C) He was an expert on the topic. D) Davis spoke. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As if he was an expert on the topic. 7. The girls won't come unless you call them. What is the subordinating conjunction? A) Girls. B) Won't. C) Unless. D) Call. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unless. 8. What is the subordinate clause in the sentence below?While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner. A) While he eats lunch,. B) He talks about what he will eat for dinner. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While he eats lunch,. 9. What is the best way to write sentence below?Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt. A) Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt. B) As it is. C) Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt. D) Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As it is. 10. We will have a party even if it rains. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 11. You will need to use complex sentences in your essay that you will write at the end of this unit. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 12. Indicate whether the following sentence is compound or complex:Gerald hiked the Camino de Santiago, and he told us all about his adventure. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 13. I am glad we went camping because it was so fun! A) This is a dependent clause. B) This is an independent clause. C) This is a complex sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This is a complex sentence. 14. What is the independent clause in the sentence:'If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.' A) We will cancel the picnic. B) Cancel the picnic. C) It rains. D) If it rains. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We will cancel the picnic. 15. The forest was dark and gloomy, yet the children ran into it fearlessly. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 16. A clause that CAN stand alone A) Dependent clause. B) Phrase. C) Independent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Independent clause. 17. Which BEST combines the clauses?While hockey uses hockey sticks/"broomball" uses brooms. A) While hockey uses hockey sticks, "broomball" uses brooms. B) While hockey usues "broomball" uses brooms, hockey sticks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While hockey uses hockey sticks, "broomball" uses brooms. 18. True or False:A complex sentence always contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence. A) I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk. B) She enjoys reading books, and she often visits the library. C) Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go this year, and I'm really missing the experience. D) The sun was shining, so we decided to go for a walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go this year, and I'm really missing the experience. 20. What type of sentence? Marta and Jane plan to enter their cookies in the baking competition. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 21. Does the following sentence contain an independent clause?The pet store is in Green Tree Mall. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 22. Does the following sentence contain an independent clause?Takes care of fish and reptiles. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 23. What is the minimum requirement for a sentence to be considered a complex sentence? A) At least three clauses. B) At least one dependent clause. C) At least one independent clause. D) At least two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At least one independent clause. 24. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the complex sentence:'I will call you ..... I arrive.' A) And. B) But. C) When. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When. 25. What is the BEST way to combine sentences 10 and 11? (10) Bill and Phil became partners. (11) They started their own shoe business. A) Bill and Phil became partners, they started their own shoe business. B) Bill and Phil became partners when they started their own shoe business. C) Bill and Phil became partners, so they started their own shoe business. D) Bill and Phil became partners and then started their own shoe business. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bill and Phil became partners when they started their own shoe business. 26. What type of sentence? Mrs. Larson is in charge of the technology club. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 27. Dave found a book about women patriots ..... he was researching the Boston Tea Party. A) When. B) After. C) While. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) While. 28. True or False:The following sentence is a fragment and needs to be revised. 'Since you're my best friend, I'll save you a seat, but you should hurry.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. Does this sentence need a comma? Some flowers have sweet fragrances while others have no scent at all. A) After some. B) After while. C) No comma needed. D) After fragrances. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No comma needed. 30. What is the INDEPENDENT (MAIN) clause in the following sentence?As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned. A) As I walked outside for recess,. B) He was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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