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Complex SentencesSet 19

1Ethan and Isla are having a grammar contest! They want to know: What makes a sentence a complex sentence?

2Which of these describes a complex sentence?

3What do you call a sentence that joins one independent and one dependent clause using only a subordinating conjunction?

4WHAT TYPE OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS THIS?Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.

5The house looks much as it did when he left.

6Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.The secret to enjoying life is to be thankful for what each day brings.

7Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.

8The moon looks bright because light from the sun bounces off it.

9Read the following sentence carefully:Miranda stayed up late to finish her project, even though she was tired.What is the structure of this sentence?

10What kind of sentence is the following? When you install the battery, please read the instructions in your owner's manual.

11Which sentence most effectively uses a complex structure to show the relationship between ideas?

12Because it is raining, the game will be canceled.

13What type of sentence is this:Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

14Since you already know the ending, please don't spoil the episode for me.

15We all have to start over because you broke the rules.

16What type of sentence is the following sentence?After I hiked the trail, I decided to camp overnight.

17What type of sentence is this?If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.

18Choose the correct sentence type. Although it was late, he still went for a run.

19Identify the complex sentence in the following:

20Which statement about complex sentences is correct?

21Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.After we have finished our article, we took it to the editor of the school newspaper.

22My uneasiness is occasioned by an object much more serious.(Change to complex)

23China has had many long dynasties since leadership is passed down through the family.

24If you want to make a character seem thoughtful and reflective, which sentence style would be most effective?

25The baseball player ran to second base when the pitcher dropped the ball.

26When John went to the store, he bought an inflatable pool.

27Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mrs. Crady's science class.

28What sentence structure is shown here:Because the weather was nice, they went for a picnic.

29What type of sentence is the following sentence: The frequent weather changes are not a concern because most residents of the town have weather-proofed houses.

30Identify the type of sentence: "I will call you when I arrive."

31Identify the correct subordinating conjunction for the complex sentence: Deshawn took apples to the party ..... he knows some of the kids won't eat them.

32Identify the type of sentence for the following sentence:Although some may argue that live lessons via Zoom can give us opportunities to interact with each other, these opportunities are still limited.

33What type of sentence is this?Unless you are dreaming, you will not see a unicorn.

34Even though we had homework on December 13, we did not finish it.

35Which sentence type contains both a dependent clause and an independent clause ..... possibly separated by a comma depending on where the dependent clause is situated in the sentence?

36What type of sentence is written below?Whenever I try to fall asleep, I worry about my book report.

37After the game ends, would you like to go to Pizza Hut?

38True or false:The following sentence is complex.Ms. Nealey had a nice weekend; she got engaged.

39SpongeBob will get a promotion if he keeps it up!

40Use your purple chart to identify the sentence structure: He had worked on the fish tool until he became exhausted.

41After Hunter hit a homerun, Hannah was up to bat.

42Identify the following sentence:Edison was only thirty years old when he invented the talking machine.

43What type of sentence is this? 'Although it was raining, we went outside.'

44What type of sentence is the sentence below?If the climber slips, the belayer helps prevent falls.

45While he was praying for the safe delivery of his child, his wife approached him saying to comeback in seven days to see his child.

46What type of a sentence is this? "After the tornado hit, my house was completely destroyed."

47What type of sentence is the following?Hans pushed Johannes into the water after he had a bad day at work.

48What type of sentence is this:Since you have a test on Thursday, you need to study after school.

49Since we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year.

50Identify the complex sentence: A) She went to the store. B) Because it was snowing, we built a snowman. C) The dog barked and the cat meowed.

51A dependent and an independent clause with a subordinating conjunction

52A sentence with one independent and one dependent clause is called .....

53Identify the sentence type: Until the semester ends, I must focus on my studies.

54What is the sentence structure?Wait behind the line until the train comes to a complete stop before you exit the plane.

55The trees should not be pruned until they have lost their leaves.

56"Because the job was easy, the pay was low."

57What type of sentence is the following statement?Since Sheridan said it was really good, Allie watched the movie.

58We can play football or basketball. (2) She went home early. (3) I stayed inside while it rained heavily. (4) He is tall and strong. Which one is a complex sentence?

59Construct a complex sentence using the following ideas: 'I studied hard' and 'I passed the exam.'

60Identify the type of sentence: "Because she was tired, she went to bed early."

61Determine the structure of each sentence:Although I lost my book, I was still able to study.