Master Complex Sentences: Enhance Your English Grammar Skills

Question 1

What defines a 'complex sentence'?

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One main clause and at least one subordinate clause

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Several main clauses

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Intricate vocabulary

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Complicated sentence structure

Question 2

In the sentence, 'Despite studying diligently, I still failed the test'. Which is the main clause?

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I still failed the test

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Despite studying diligently

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Despite

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I

Question 3

Which type of conjunction introduces a subordinate clause?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

Question 4

In the sentence, 'If you join me, I will gladly attend the party'. Which is the subordinate clause?

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If you join me

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I will gladly attend the party

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Join

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Me

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence with an adverbial clause expressing time?

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Upon completing my homework, I headed to the store.

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Reading relaxes me, which is why I enjoy it.

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I wish I had more time.

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He surpasses his brother in height.

Question 6

Identify the error in this sentence: 'I went to the store, and played with my friends'.

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Missing conjunction

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Incorrect verb tense

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Incorrect subject-verb agreement

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No error

Question 7

Which of the following is an independent clause, able to stand alone as a complete thought?

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The sun shone brightly.

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Although I was tired

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When the game ended,

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Because it was cold.

Question 8

Which of the following is a complex sentence with an adverb clause, expressing time, reason, or place?

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The boy ran because he needed milk.

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The girl danced gracefully.

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The dog barked continuously.

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The students studied diligently.

Question 9

How should the following complex sentence be correctly punctuated: "The boy left home he went to school."?

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The boy left home. He went to school.

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The boy left home, he went to school.

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The boy left home; he went to school.

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The boy left home: he went to school.

Question 10

In the sentence "Although it was raining heavily, we decided to go for a walk.", which clause is independent?

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we decided to go for a walk

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Although it was raining heavily

Question 11

In the sentence "I will be traveling to London when my visa is approved.", which clause is dependent?

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when my visa is approved

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I will be traveling to London

Question 12

Which type of dependent clause is used in the sentence "Because I was tired, I went to bed early."?

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Adverbial clause of reason

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Adverbial clause of time

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Adverbial clause of purpose

Question 13

In the sentence "I will stay home unless it stops raining.", what is the subordinating conjunction?

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unless

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it stops raining

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

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I went to the store and bought some milk.

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The dog barked.

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The weather is nice today.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of using complex sentences?

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To combine two or more related ideas into a single sentence

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To express a single complete thought

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To make the sentence more complex and sophisticated

Question 16

How do complex sentences with relative clauses differ from other types of complex sentences?

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They use a relative pronoun to connect the dependent clause to the independent clause

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They express a reason or cause for the action in the independent clause

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They indicate a condition that must be met for the action in the independent clause to occur

Question 17

What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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To separate the independent and dependent clauses

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To replace the subordinating conjunction

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To indicate a pause in the sentence

Question 18

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

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Because dogs are loyal companions, they make great pets.

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Dogs are loyal companions.

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I went out to the store, and I bought milk.

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Does your dog like to play frisbee?

Question 19

What is the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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we went for a walk

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Although it was raining

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it was raining

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we went

Question 20

Which type of dependent clause is used to express a condition that must be met?

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Conditional clause

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Adverbial clause

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

Question 21

In the sentence: 'The students who studied hard passed the exam.', which word introduces the dependent clause?

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who

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hard

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passed

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the

Question 22

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

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because

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and

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but

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so

Question 23

What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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To modify or add information to the independent clause

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To stand alone as a complete sentence

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To connect two independent clauses

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To replace the subject of the independent clause

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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The dog that barked at me was black.

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The dog that barked at me, was black.

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The dog that barked at me. Was black.

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The dog, that barked at me was black.

Question 25

In the sentence: 'I will go to the store if I have time.', what type of clause is 'if I have time'?

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Adverbial clause

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Independent clause

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

Question 26

What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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To express a complex or nuanced idea

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To express a single, complete thought

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To provide a list of facts or details

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To replace a noun in the independent clause

Question 27

Which of the following is a sentence with a complex structure?

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After finishing his homework, the diligent student went to bed.

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The excited children ran around the playground.

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The old, rusty car was parked in the driveway.

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The dog barked loudly.

Question 28

In the sentence 'Before I start the movie, I will make some popcorn', which part is the dependent clause?

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Before I start the movie

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I will make some popcorn

Question 29

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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To introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the independent clause

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To connect two independent clauses as equals

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To add emphasis or extra information to a sentence

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To separate different ideas within a sentence

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a type of dependent clause?

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Independent clause

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Adjective clause

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Noun clause

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Adverbial clause

Question 31

What is the purpose of using a comma in a complex sentence?

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To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause when the dependent clause comes first

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To create a pause or break in the flow of the sentence

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To join two independent clauses that are closely related

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To set off nonessential information within the sentence

Question 32

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement in a complex sentence?

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The committee, along with its members, has decided.

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The committee, along with its members, have decided.

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The committee, along with its members, decide.

Question 33

What is the main advantage of using complex sentences in writing?

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They allow for more complex and nuanced expression of ideas.

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They make writing more concise and efficient.

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They add variety and interest to the writing style.

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They emphasize the most important points of the writing.

Question 34

Which of the following is a common structural error in writing complex sentences?

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Using a comma to connect two independent clauses

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Using a semicolon to connect two dependent clauses

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Using a subordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses

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Using a coordinating conjunction to connect two dependent clauses

Question 35

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'After the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.'

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the students rushed out of the classroom

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After the bell rang

Question 36

Which of the following subordinating conjunctions introduces a clause of purpose?

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in order to

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although

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because

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when

Question 37

In the sentence 'The students who studied hard passed the exam', which of the following is the adjectival clause?

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who studied hard

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passed the exam

Question 38

Identify the error in punctuation in the following sentence: 'The students went for a walk they enjoyed the sunshine.'

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There should be a comma after 'walk'

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There is no error.

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There should be a period after 'walk'

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There should be a semicolon after 'walk'

Question 39

Rewrite the following sentence as a complex sentence: 'The students studied. They passed the exam.'

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The students studied, so they passed the exam.

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The students studied because they passed the exam.

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When the students studied, they passed the exam.

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Although the students studied, they did not pass the exam.

Question 40

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?

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As soon as I saw her, I smiled.

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The boy ran to the park.

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The car is red.

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I have been studying for the test.

Question 41

In the sentence 'When they arrived, we were having dinner.', which clause is the dependent clause that provides additional information?

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When they arrived

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we were having dinner

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having dinner

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When

Question 42

Which of the following subordinating conjunctions can be used to introduce a dependent clause?

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because

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and

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but

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so

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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To provide additional information or detail

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To express an opinion or judgment

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To make a request or give an instruction

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To connect two independent clauses

Question 44

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice error?

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The car is red, it is a sports car.

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The car is red, it's a sports car.

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The car is red and it is a sports car.

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The car, being red, is a sports car.

Question 45

What is the key difference between a complex sentence and a compound sentence?

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A complex sentence has at least one dependent clause, while a compound sentence has only independent clauses.

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A complex sentence has only one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more.

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A complex sentence has two or more dependent clauses, while a compound sentence has only one.

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A compound sentence has at least one dependent clause, while a complex sentence has only independent clauses.

Question 46

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence with an adverbial clause of time?

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When I got home, I ate dinner.

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Because I was tired, I went to bed.

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The movie was great, so I watched it again.

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If you study hard, you will pass the test.

Question 47

What is the main purpose of a relative clause?

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To identify or describe a specific noun or pronoun

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To express a reason or cause

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To show a contrast or comparison

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To make a request or give an instruction

Question 48

Which of the following options provides the most precise and grammatically correct combination of the following two sentences: 'The car was red.' 'It was a sports car.'?

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The red car was a sports car.

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The car, being red, was a sports car.

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The car was red and a sports car.

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The car was red it was a sports car.

Question 49

Identify the complex sentence:

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After the storm cleared, the sun emerged.

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I enjoy pizza and pasta.

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The feline possesses a black coat.

Question 50

In the sentence 'Despite the rain, we ventured out for a walk,' what is the independent clause?

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We ventured out for a walk.

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Despite the rain

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Ventured

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We

Question 51

Which of the following subordinating conjunctions introduces a condition?

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If

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Although

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Because

Question 52

In the sentence 'I'll visit the library when I have time,' what is the function of the dependent clause?

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Expresses a condition

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Expresses a result

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Expresses a purpose

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Expresses a contrast

Question 53

Why is a comma used in the sentence 'I went to the store and bought groceries.'?

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To separate two independent clauses

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To introduce a subordinate clause

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To separate dependent clauses

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To list items

Question 54

Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?

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The pupils studied diligently, passed the exam, but still need to improve their writing skills.

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The pupils studied diligently and passed the exam.

Question 55

What distinguishes a complex sentence from a compound sentence?

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A complex sentence has an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Complex sentences are longer than compound sentences.

Question 56

Identify the non-restrictive dependent clause:

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The students, full of excitement, rushed out of the classroom.

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The students rushed out of the classroom as they were excited.

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The excited students rushed out of the classroom.

Question 57

What is the purpose of the semicolon in the sentence 'The students studied diligently; they passed the exam.'?

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To join two independent clauses

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To create a contrast between two ideas

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To list items

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To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause