Compound-Complex Sentences Practice Exercise: Compound-Complex Sentences MCQ Grammar Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

(A) Although it was raining the picnic continued

(B) She likes ice cream and he likes cake

(C) The cat slept on the mat and the dog barked loudly

(D) Because she studied hard she passed the exam

Question 2:  Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although I was tired I decided to go for a walk.'

(A) I was tired

(B) I decided to go for a walk

(C) Although I was tired

(D) For a walk

Question 3:  Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'While I enjoy swimming _____ I prefer to run.'

(A) because

(B) although

(C) but

(D) and

Question 4:  Which sentence is not a compound-complex sentence?

(A) She danced while he played the piano and the audience clapped

(B) They wanted to go hiking but it started to rain

(C) Since it was a holiday we stayed home and watched movies

(D) Although I was late I still made it to the meeting

Question 5:  Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'If you finish your homework you can watch TV.'

(A) If you finish your homework

(B) You can watch TV

(C) Homework

(D) Finish your homework

Question 6:  Select the correct sentence structure:

(A) I went to the store but it was closed because I forgot my wallet

(B) I like tea and she prefers coffee but sometimes we drink hot chocolate

(C) Although I studied hard I still failed the test and I was very disappointed

(D) The sun was shining and the birds were singing

Question 7:  Which of the following best describes a compound-complex sentence?

(A) A sentence with two independent clauses

(B) A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

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

(D) A sentence that asks a question

Question 8:  Complete the sentence: 'Although it was cold _____ we decided to go for a hike.'

(A) and

(B) but

(C) so

(D) because

Question 9:  Identify the error in the sentence: 'She likes to read and although she is busy she makes time.'

(A) She likes to read

(B) Although she is busy

(C) She makes time

(D) No error

Question 10:  Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

(A) I went to the party but it was boring

(B) Because it was raining we stayed inside and played games

(C) She loves to travel and he loves to explore new places

(D) When the bell rang the students left the room and the teacher closed the door