This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Complex Sentences – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Complex Sentences Quiz 36 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Which part of the sentence is a DEPENDENT clause. Caleb went to the store because he was out of milk. A) Caleb went to the store. B) Because he was out of milk. C) To the store. D) Out of milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because he was out of milk. 4. 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: A) Even though it was raining, we went for a walk. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. True or False:You usually need a comma before a dependent clause if it comes at the end of a sentence and is essential to the meaning. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. Explain how to punctuate a compound sentence correctly. A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. B) Use a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. C) Do not use any punctuation in a compound sentence. D) Use a period before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. 13. Although I didn't win, I am happy with my performance. What is the independent clause? A) Although I didn't win. B) I am happy. C) I didn't win. D) I am happy with my performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I am happy with my performance. 14. During Sophomore visits, I am going to help in lab, and I am also going on a college visit. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) Compound, complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compound, complex. 15. Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence:'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' A) Although. B) Was. C) Raining. D) Walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Which sentence has a misplaced relative clause, making it sound confusing? A) The dog that was barking loudly belongs to my neighbor. B) My neighbor has a dog that barks loudly. C) The dog belongs to my neighbor that was barking loudly. D) My neighbor's dog barks loudly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The dog belongs to my neighbor that was barking loudly. 21. "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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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) To go for a run. D) Sarah decided. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although she was tired. 25. 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. ← 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