This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex Sentences – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex Sentences Quiz 15 (56 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) Complex sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 2. Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence:Even though it was chilly, we decided to have a picnic, and we ..... enjoyed it. A) Thorough. B) Thoroughly. C) Thoroughs. D) Through. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thoroughly. 3. Rock climbers concentrate on the climb, and they practice as often as possible. A) Simple Sentence. B) Compound Sentence. C) Complex Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound Sentence. 4. Complete the sentence to show a condition:You can get dessert ..... A) Because you are hungry. B) If you finish your vegetables. C) And you can have a drink. D) After school. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If you finish your vegetables. 5. A Dependent Clause can stand alone as a sentence A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Which type of sentence has 2 independent clauses? A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 7. Which part of the sentence is a DEPENDENT clause. Caleb went to the store because he was out of milk. A) Out of milk. B) Because he was out of milk. C) To the store. D) Caleb went to the store. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because he was out of milk. 8. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:'Even though it was raining we went for a walk.' A) Even though it, was raining we went for a walk. B) Even though it was raining, we went for a walk. C) Even though it was raining we, went for a walk. D) Even though, it was raining we went for a walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though it was raining, we went for a walk. 9. A sentence that contains two simple sentences that are joined together with a coordinating conjunction A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 10. Anders, Adam, and Charlie all went to the mall. A) Complex. B) Simple. C) Compound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple. 11. Is the following sentence compound or complex?He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 12. If the climber slips, the belayer helps prevent falls. A) Simple Sentence. B) Compound Sentence. C) Complex Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex Sentence. 13. IC = Independent ClauseDC = Dependent ClauseThe structure of a compound-complex sentence may be ..... A) DC, IC, FANBOYS IC. B) IC, FANBOYS IC DC. C) IC DC, FANBOYS IC. D) A & B only. E) A, B, and C. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A, B, and C. 14. One example of coordinating conjunctions or FANBOYS is as long as ..... A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Explain how to punctuate a compound sentence correctly. A) Use a period before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. B) Do not use any punctuation in a compound sentence. C) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. D) Use a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. 16. Although I didn't win, I am happy with my performance. What is the independent clause? A) I am happy. B) Although I didn't win. C) I am happy with my performance. D) I didn't win. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am happy with my performance. 17. During Sophomore visits, I am going to help in lab, and I am also going on a college visit. A) Compound, complex. B) Complex. C) Compound. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound, complex. 18. Angel took the math test, but he didn't do very well. A synonym to the word "but" is ..... A) Because. B) However. C) Since. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 19. I want you to go to Walmart, and I also need you to go to Family Dollar to get the items for the party. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 20. Rain forest are generally very wet, ..... deserts are generally very dry. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 21. Does the following sentence contain an independent clause?Many people visit the pet store. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 22. Which sentence has a misplaced relative clause, making it sound confusing? A) My neighbor's dog barks loudly. B) The dog belongs to my neighbor that was barking loudly. C) My neighbor has a dog that barks loudly. D) The dog that was barking loudly belongs to my neighbor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The dog belongs to my neighbor that was barking loudly. 23. "We went to the park"This is ..... A) A complex sentence. B) NOT a complex sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NOT a complex sentence. 24. What is the basic recipe for a compound-complex sentence? A) One independent clause and one dependent clause. B) Two or more independent clauses. C) At least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. D) At least two dependent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. 25. Rewrite the following sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction:'I like to play soccer. My brother prefers basketball.' A) I like to play soccer, however my brother prefers basketball. B) I like to play soccer, and my brother prefers basketball. C) I like to play soccer, but my brother prefers basketball. D) I like to play soccer, so my brother prefers basketball. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I like to play soccer, but my brother prefers basketball. 26. Identify the dependent clause:'Although she was tired, Sarah decided to go for a run.' A) Sarah decided to go for a run. B) Although she was tired. C) Sarah decided. D) To go for a run. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although she was tired. 27. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon in a compound-complex sentence? A) Because it was raining; we stayed inside and played games. B) We stayed inside because it was raining; and we played games. C) The storm was getting worse; therefore, we decided to stay inside, where we would be safe. D) The storm was bad; so we stayed inside. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The storm was getting worse; therefore, we decided to stay inside, where we would be safe. 28. We started a lemonade stand. A) This is an independent clause. B) We is a subordinating conjunction in this clause. C) This is a complex sentence. D) This is a dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is an independent clause. 29. Type of sentence:Setting goals is important because they provide a map to success. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 30. What is the correct way to write sentences 8 and 9? (8) In Africa they were prized by their owners. (9) Because of their hunting skills. A) In Africa they were prized by their owners because of their hunting skills. B) In Africa, they were prized by their owners because, of their hunting skills. C) Their hunting skills, prized by their owners, were in Africa. D) Because of their hunting skills in Africa they were prized by their owners. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In Africa they were prized by their owners because of their hunting skills. 31. Tippy hates playing. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) Complex sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple sentence. 32. I just went up a ladder, and I feel great! What is the dependent clause of the sentence? A) Up a ladder. B) And. C) And I feel great. D) Went up a ladder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And I feel great. 33. A dependent clause can stand alone, whereas an independent clause can not stand alone. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 34. Where does the comma go in this complex sentence?Even though the mountains are beautiful at night it is not wise to stay there after dark. A) Before at. B) Before it. C) After wise. D) Before though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before it. 35. Kerry called the fire department and, they arrived very quickly. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 36. In the sentence, 'I will pack the snacks while you get the car ready, ' which part is the subordinate (dependent) clause? A) I will pack the snacks. B) The car ready. C) Pack the snacks. D) While you get the car ready. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While you get the car ready. 37. Christian ate a snack and watched his favorite show. A) Complex. B) Compound. C) Simple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple. 38. San Francisco is located in northern California, but Los Angeles is located in southern California. A) Compound-Complex. B) Complex. C) Simple. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compound. 39. Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates the complex sentence:'Because the weather was nice we decided to have a picnic.' A) Because the weather was nice, we decided to have a picnic. B) Because, the weather was nice we decided to have a picnic. C) Because the weather was nice we decided, to have a picnic. D) Because the weather was nice we, decided to have a picnic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because the weather was nice, we decided to have a picnic. 40. Casha read her favorite book. A) Simple. B) Complex. C) Compound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 41. Arturo was dreading the test, yet he just wanted to get it over with. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 42. Complete the sentence to make it compound-complex: ..... the storm passed, the sun came out, ..... we all went outside to play. A) So / because. B) Although / but. C) After / and. D) For / when. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After / and. 43. Does this sentence need a comma? Henry will need to wake up at 5:00 am if he wants to go fishing with me. A) After if. B) After up. C) No comma needed. D) After am. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No comma needed. 44. True or False:The sentence 'She went to the store because she needed milk' does not require a comma. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 45. The book was interesting because it was full of suspense. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 46. Which sentence below is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause? A) The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier. B) The dog barked, and the cat hid under the bed. C) Although the dog barked, the mail carrier wasn't scared. D) The dog and the cat are friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although the dog barked, the mail carrier wasn't scared. 47. Is the punctuation of this sentence correct?If Christine doesn't stop teasing the dog, the dog will probably bite her. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 48. They decided not to go out for a meal ..... they were too tired A) Because. B) But. C) If. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 49. Choose the correct answer to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences:Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. The train arrived. A) Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend as soon as the train arrived. B) After the train arrived, Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. C) The train arrived while Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. D) Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend whenever the train arrived. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The train arrived while Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. 50. Riley is sleeping in his cage. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 51. The friendship may end it may stay the same.What type of sentence is this? A) Comma splice. B) Run on. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run on. 52. Every simple sentence just have: A) A subject and a noun. B) A predicate and a verb. C) A subject and a FANBOYS. D) A subject and a predicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A subject and a predicate. 53. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'Although it was raining, she went for a walk.' A) It was sunny. B) She went to the store. C) She went for a walk. D) The rain was heavy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She went for a walk. 54. Since Trixie and Gina are riding together, I will wait and ride with Shawn. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 55. This year's fair was the best one ever! A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 56. Complete the sentence:A word like 'because', 'if', or 'when' that starts a dependent clause is called a ..... A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Verb. C) Preposition. D) Subordinating conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subordinating conjunction. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesSentence Structure QuizzesGrammar QuizzesComplex Sentences Quiz 1Complex Sentences Quiz 2Complex Sentences Quiz 3Complex Sentences Quiz 4Complex Sentences Quiz 5Complex Sentences Quiz 6Complex Sentences Quiz 7Complex Sentences Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books