Exercise 1: Complex Sentences | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is a complex sentence?

(A) A sentence with only one clause

(B) A sentence with two independent clauses

(C) A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

(D) A sentence with no clauses

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What is the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, she went for a walk.'?

(A) Although it was raining

(B) She went for a walk

(C) It was raining

(D) Went for a walk

Correct Answer: 2A

Question 3:  Identify the complex sentence from the options below:

(A) The cat sat on the mat.

(B) John ran quickly.

(C) After the game we went for ice cream.

(D) The sun shines brightly.

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  Which subordinating conjunction is used to indicate time?

(A) although

(B) because

(C) after

(D) but

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  What is the independent clause in the sentence: 'She finished her homework before dinner.'?

(A) She finished her homework

(B) Before dinner

(C) Finished her homework

(D) She finished

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  In the sentence 'Since you're here, could you help me?', what is the function of the dependent clause?

(A) To express condition

(B) To indicate time

(C) To provide reason

(D) To express contrast

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which conjunction is used to show contrast?

(A) and

(B) but

(C) because

(D) so

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was late, she continued working on her project.'

(A) Although it was late

(B) She continued working

(C) It was late

(D) Working on her project

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  What does a complex sentence consist of?

(A) One independent clause

(B) One dependent clause

(C) Both an independent and a dependent clause

(D) Two independent clauses

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

(A) and

(B) but

(C) although

(D) or

Correct Answer: 10C