Compound-Complex Sentences Quiz

1. What is a compound-complex sentence?

A sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
A sentence with no independent clauses and two or more dependent clauses.

2. Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

I went to the market, and I bought some milk.
Although it was raining, I went for a walk.
Even though Sam was exhausted, he went to the gym and lifted weights for an hour, then he went home and cooked dinner.
She studied hard for her exam.

3. In a compound-complex sentence, what does a dependent clause rely on?

An independent clause to make sense.
Another dependent clause.
A coordinating conjunction.
A punctuation mark.

4. Which conjunction is NOT typically used to introduce a dependent clause?

And
Although
Because
Since

5. What is the primary difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

A compound sentence has two independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent and one dependent clause.
A compound sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has two.
A compound sentence has no dependent clauses, while a complex sentence has two or more.
There is no difference; they are the same.

6. In the sentence "After I finish work, I will go to the gym, and I will meet my friend for dinner," which part is the dependent clause?

I will go to the gym
I will meet my friend for dinner
After I finish work
And I will meet my friend for dinner

7. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

Because
Although
And
Since

8. In the sentence "She studied hard for her exam, but she still failed because she didn't understand the material," which part is the dependent clause?

She studied hard for her exam
But she still failed
Because she didn't understand the material
She didn't understand the material

9. How can you identify a compound-complex sentence?

By finding two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
By finding one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
By finding two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
By finding no independent clauses and two or more dependent clauses.

10. Why are compound-complex sentences essential in English?

They are the only correct way to write.
They enable us to express complex ideas and thoughts.
They are easier to understand than simple sentences.
They are a recent addition to English grammar rules.