This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex Sentences – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex Sentences Quiz 20 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Let's make brownies after dinner tonight. The word "after" is a ..... A) Subordinating conjunction. B) Complex word. C) Coordinating conjunction. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subordinating conjunction. 3. Which of these is a Complex sentence? A) The bell rang. B) The bell rang, and the students left. C) The bell rang because it was 4 o'clock. D) The bell rang loudly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The bell rang because it was 4 o'clock. 4. Complete the sentence: ..... , my brother and I went for a walk. A) A sunny day. B) Sunny days are nice. C) It was a sunny day. D) Because it was a sunny day. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because it was a sunny day. 5. What type of sentence is this?Can you wash the dishes before you play video games? A) Compound. B) Simple. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 6. As soon as I get home, my dog wags his tail. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 7. True or False:The following is a correctly written complex sentence: "Although I finished my homework, I still have to study for the test." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Which of the following compound sentences contains a punctuation error? A) The concert was sold out, so we decided to watch a movie instead. B) I don't like scary movies, nor do I enjoy roller coasters. C) You can take the bus to the museum or you can walk with us. D) Maria is an excellent artist; her paintings have won several awards. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You can take the bus to the museum or you can walk with us. 9. Complete the sentence:You can't go to the party ..... you finish your chores. A) After. B) Although. C) Unless. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unless. 10. Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence and show contrast: ..... he is very good at video games, he struggles with his science homework. A) Although. B) If. C) Since. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 11. Correct the sentence by inserting a comma:'If it rains tomorrow we will cancel the picnic.' A) If, it rains tomorrow we will cancel the picnic. B) If it rains tomorrow we, will cancel the picnic. C) If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic. D) If it rains, tomorrow we will cancel the picnic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic. 12. Cotton candy is my favorite snack at the fair. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 13. AAAWWUBBIS words begin ..... clauses. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 14. Define a compound sentence. A) A sentence with one independent clause. B) A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. C) A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 15. She was promoted quickly because she worked so hard. A) No change. B) Quickly, because. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No change. 16. Complete the sentence:After the movie ended, ..... went out for ice cream. A) He. B) Them. C) She. D) They. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They. 17. To correctly fix the run-on sentence 'The library was closed we couldn't check out books, ' which strategy works best? A) Add a comma:The library was closed, we couldn't check out books. B) Add 'and':The library was closed and we couldn't check out books. C) Change 'we' to 'so we':The library was closed so we couldn't check out books. D) Add 'Since':Since the library was closed, we couldn't check out books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add a comma:The library was closed, we couldn't check out books. 18. Identify the independent clause in this sentence:As I climbed the ladder, Jacob held it steady. A) I climbed the ladder. B) Jacob held it. C) Jacob held it steady. D) As I climbed the ladder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jacob held it steady. 19. ..... had we solved one problem when another one arose. A) Little. B) Never. C) Only after. D) Barely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Barely. 20. Identify the error or label correctly complex:Polar bears are listed as a threatened species since there are many threats against it and its habitat. A) Correctly Complex. B) Run-on. C) Needs Comma/Needs Comma Taken Away. D) Dependent Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correctly Complex. 21. What type of sentence? Would you like to go to the movies, or would you rather stay home tonight? A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 22. Identify the Subordinating Conjunction:She stayed home since she was feeling sick. A) Since. B) She. C) Sick. D) Stayed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 23. Choose the sentence that is a compound sentence: A) I want to travel to Japan, but I need to save money first. B) Unless it rains, we will go to the park. C) She was happy because she got an A. D) The flowers bloom in spring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I want to travel to Japan, but I need to save money first. 24. Which sentence shows the correct comma placement for an introductory clause? A) Before we go to the movies we should eat dinner, and I am really hungry. B) Before we go to the movies, we should eat dinner, and I am really hungry. C) Before we go, to the movies we should eat dinner and I am really hungry. D) Before we go to the movies, we should eat dinner and I am really hungry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before we go to the movies, we should eat dinner, and I am really hungry. 25. What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences?Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park. He always gets bored. A) Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park if he always gets bored. B) Hunter likes hanging out at the park, he always gets bored. C) Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park, and gets bored. D) Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park because always gets bored. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hunter dislikes hanging out at the park because always gets bored. 26. The poster is descriptive, so I refer to it to help me out. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) Simple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 27. True or False:Words like 'because', 'since', and 'while' are used to introduce an independent clause that can stand on its own. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Complete the sentence with a noun clause that acts as the subject: ..... is the most important thing. A) That you are always honest. B) An honest person. C) To be honest. D) Honesty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That you are always honest. 29. Katie likes to sing, and Jen likes to dance. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 30. Since I don't have time to shop now, I'll need to go later. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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