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

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

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.

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

(A) although

(B) because

(C) after

(D) but

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

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

Question 7:  Which conjunction is used to show contrast?

(A) and

(B) but

(C) because

(D) so

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

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

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

(A) and

(B) but

(C) although

(D) or