This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex Sentences – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex Sentences Quiz 16 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. What is the minimum requirement for a sentence to be considered a complex sentence? A) At least three clauses. B) At least one independent clause. C) At least two independent clauses. D) At least one dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At least one independent clause. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Dave found a book about women patriots ..... he was researching the Boston Tea Party. A) Because. B) While. C) After. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While. 13. 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. 14. Does this sentence need a comma? Some flowers have sweet fragrances while others have no scent at all. A) After while. B) After some. C) After fragrances. D) No comma needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No comma needed. 15. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned. 16. Kathy stayed home because she had a fever. Which clause can stand alone? A) Kathy stayed home. B) Because she had a fever. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kathy stayed home. 17. Fill in the blank with the subordinating conjunction that shows the best reason:I brought my umbrella ..... the forecast said it might rain. A) Although. B) Because. C) Until. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 18. A clause contains a subject and a verb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Paulina wanted to play outside, but it started to rain. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 20. Which type of sentence has one independent clause and at least 1 dependent clause? A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 21. What type of sentence contains 1 subject and 1 predicate? A) Simple sentence. B) Complex sentence. C) Compound sentence. D) Compound-complex sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple sentence. 22. The bike is still in good condition even though it has a scratch. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 23. What is the dependent clause?Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert. A) Mrs. Smith baked. B) Mrs. Smith baked a cake. C) Because Mr. Smith wanted dessert. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because Mr. Smith wanted dessert. 24. Though he was very rich, he was still unhappy. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex. 25. Tourists can see its steelwork at night because the tower is illuminated. A) Simple sentence. B) Complex sentence. C) Compound sentence. D) Compound-Complex sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex sentence. ← PreviousNext →Related 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