This set of exercises presents 10 multiple-choice questions focused on assessing understanding of compound-complex sentences. Each question is followed by four options, with the correct answer immediately provided. These exercises are tailored to aid English learners in comprehending sentence structure fundamentals.
Instructions:
Thoroughly read each question and select the most suitable answer from the options provided. After making your choice, review the correct answer provided to gauge your comprehension.
Question 1: What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a compound-complex sentence?
Correct Answer: 1B
Question 2: Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'He went to the store, but he forgot to buy milk.'
Correct Answer: 2D
Question 3: What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a simple sentence?
Correct Answer: 3A
Question 4: Which conjunction is commonly used to join independent clauses in compound-complex sentences?
Correct Answer: 4B
Question 5: In the sentence 'While he was cooking, she was cleaning.', what type of clause is 'While he was cooking'?
Correct Answer: 5B
Question 6: What role does a dependent clause play in a compound-complex sentence?
Correct Answer: 6A
Question 7: Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a compound-complex sentence?
Correct Answer: 7C
Question 8: Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because she loves chocolate, she eats it every day.'
Correct Answer: 8A
Question 9: Which punctuation mark is typically used to separate clauses in a compound-complex sentence?
Correct Answer: 9A
Question 10: What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a complex sentence?
Correct Answer: 10B
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