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Identify Complex Sentences

May 20, 2021

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- My grandmother makes amazing tomato sauce by adding garlic and rosemary.
- Although it was late, we decided to read one more story.
- The weather was hot and humid, making everyone feel miserable.
- The beautiful black and white photographs will easily be worth a small fortune in a few years.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 2 of 20

2. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- The history of Britain is long and varied, and it goes back more than five thousand years.
- They might have the meeting on Tuesday, or they might have it on Thursday instead.
- The sonic boom of the jet plane rattled the windows and caused the dog to start barking.
- The fireflies will come out as the Sun is setting.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Nina studied her notes carefully so that she would be well prepared for the exam.
- The brown dog and the reddish fox became friends in the heartwarming movie.
- Everyone was intrigued by the mysterious, spooky story.
- Freddy was disappointed by his grade, but Noel was pretty happy.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Running her first seven-minute mile filled Kendra with pride and excitement.
- Dusty was uncomfortable speaking in front of people, but he gave the speech anyway.
- You will not be able to go on the field trip unless you bring in a signed permission slip.
- The fruit salad was fresh and juicy, delighting everyone at the picnic.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Kristopher was excited to see his sister and even more excited to meet his new nephew.
- While many people wanted to attend, few tickets were available.
- The enormous man with long blond hair and a bushy beard looked like a giant from Norse myths.
- My dad and I go fishing most weekends in the spring and fall, but we rarely catch anything.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 6 of 20

6. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Kyle wore shorts to school even though it was still winter.
- Many deadly diseases of the past can now be treated effectively.
- Alexi was feeling bored, so he invited a friend to come over.
- In the fall, Jaime's younger brother will start kindergarten.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 7 of 20

7. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- The pizza parlor was struggling to attract customers, so it started offering more specials.
- Before the two countries went to war, diplomats tried to reach a peaceful compromise.
- Surprisingly, the comedian was able to make a living by recording podcasts.
- He forgot to take the suit coat and dress pants to the dry cleaners.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- I want you to finish this project as soon as you are able to.
- A Machiavellian ruler has no problem using lies and tricks.
- I am not old enough yet, but I really want to learn to drive.
- The discovery of the new, unexpected sub-atomic particle caused excitement among scientists.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 9 of 20

9. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Somehow, light seems to be both a particle and a wave.
- Justin could not decide, yet it was easy for Julie.
- It is important to eat a nutritious, balanced breakfast every morning.
- Vassily was certain that something terrible would happen.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- My teacher hates the overhead fluorescent lights, so he lights the room with lamps.
- My vacation to Latin America is still one of my favorite memories.
- They wanted to know who had committed the crime.
- The sailors had been at sea for a long time and were ready to come home.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- After he received his first paycheck, he deposited it at the bank.
- All students at the university are required to take at least one math class.
- You can stay in the guest room, or you can sleep on the couch.
- We thought about getting a new collar for our dog.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Choose the complex sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Both the students and their parents were looking forward to the first day of school.
- The rules seemed unfair, yet we agreed to follow them.
- We should go outside now that the storm has passed.
- They kept playing the video game until bedtime.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 13 of 20

13. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Before soccer tryouts, Janice practiced with her siblings. Because they had been playing the sport for years, they had some good tips for her. She worked hard, yet she still struggled. She would need to keep practicing in order to improve.
- Before soccer tryouts, Janice practiced with her siblings.
- Because they had been playing the sport for years, they had some good tips for her.
- She worked hard, yet she still struggled.
- She would need to keep practicing in order to improve.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 14 of 20

14. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Grandma decided to host a family reunion when everyone was in town. Some family members had not seen each other in many years. It would be great to get everyone together once again. Grandma always planned fun get-togethers, so everyone was excited.
- Grandma decided to host a family reunion when everyone was in town.
- Some family members had not seen each other in many years.
- It would be great to get everyone together once again.
- Grandma always planned fun get-togethers, so everyone was excited.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
The new gallery features artwork created by local students. The owner of the gallery, a former art teacher, wants to inspire young people to get involved in the arts. She opened the gallery a few weeks ago, yet she has already sold many of the pieces. If you are downtown this weekend, you should check it out.
- The new gallery features artwork created by local students.
- The owner of the gallery, a former art teacher, wants to inspire young people to get involved in the arts.
- She opened the gallery a few weeks ago, yet she has already sold many of the pieces.
- If you are downtown this weekend, you should check it out.
Correct

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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Since the weather was gloomy, we stayed home. I found a jigsaw puzzle in the den, and we decided to solve it together. Teddy put on some upbeat music to cheer us up. Soon, we were singing along, enjoying our lazy Sunday indoors.
- Since the weather was gloomy, we stayed home.
- I found a jigsaw puzzle in the den, and we decided to solve it together.
- Teddy put on some upbeat music to cheer us up.
- Soon, we were singing along, enjoying our lazy Sunday indoors.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Diana wanted to spend the weekend camping, whereas her sister wanted to stay in town for the Fourth of July parade. After a long discussion, they still could not agree. Finally, their mom found the perfect compromise. They would camp in the backyard, allowing them to both enjoy the outdoors and attend the parade.
- Diana wanted to spend the weekend camping, whereas her sister wanted to stay in town for the Fourth of July parade.
- After a long discussion, they still could not agree.
- Finally, their mom found the perfect compromise.
- They would camp in the backyard, allowing them to both enjoy the outdoors and attend the parade.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
The entire neighborhood is working together to plan a giant yard sale. Everyone is looking forward to getting rid of old, unneeded belongings and earning a little extra money. So far, seven different families have signed up, and more will probably join us. Provided that the weather cooperates, it should be a great success.
- The entire neighborhood is working together to plan a giant yard sale.
- Everyone is looking forward to getting rid of old, unneeded belongings and earning a little extra money.
- So far, seven different families have signed up, and more will probably join us.
- Provided that the weather cooperates, it should be a great success.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Scott has been working on his poem all week. Once it is done, he will enter it into a poetry competition. He does not expect to win, but he is excited anyway. This is his first time submitting his writing to a competition.
- Scott has been working on his poem all week.
- Once it is done, he will enter it into a poetry competition.
- He does not expect to win, but he is excited anyway.
- This is his first time submitting his writing to a competition.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Click on the complex sentence in the passage below.
Amanda needed permission to go to the concert. Her favorite band was playing, and she hoped that her parents would let her go. They were not likely to let her, though it was worth trying anyway. She decided to write a thoughtful, respectful letter explaining her point of view.
- Amanda needed permission to go to the concert.
- Her favorite band was playing, and she hoped that her parents would let her go.
- They were not likely to let her, though it was worth trying anyway.
- She decided to write a thoughtful, respectful letter explaining her point of view.
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Hint

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.