Master Complex Sentences: Enhance Your Writing Skills

Question 1

Which of the following conjunctions typically introduces a dependent clause?

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although

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and

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but

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or

Question 2

What grammatical role does the dependent clause play in the sentence 'I will go to the store if it rains.'?

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Adverbial Modifier

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Subject

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Predicate

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Object

Question 3

Which characteristic is essential for constructing effective complex sentences?

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Clarity and logical flow

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Extensive use of complex vocabulary

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Short and simple clauses

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Avoidance of dependent clauses

Question 4

Which type of dependent clause is introduced by the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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Adverbial clause of time

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Adverbial clause of reason

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Adverbial clause of purpose

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Noun clause

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a type of dependent clause?

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Participial phrase

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

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Adverb clause

Question 6

Identify the complex sentence:

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Because it was raining, the game was canceled.

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The boy ran to the store.

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The tall man with the red hat is my uncle.

Question 7

In the sentence "The students excelled in class because they studied hard," which clause is dependent?

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because they studied hard

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The students excelled in class

Question 8

In the sentence: 'The instructor clarified the concept, which appeared challenging to comprehend', what is the function of the underlined clause?

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Adjectival clause

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Adverbial clause of purpose

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Adverbial clause of reason

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Noun clause

Question 9

Explain the distinction between a restrictive and a nonrestrictive clause.

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Restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence, while nonrestrictive clauses are not.

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Nonrestrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence, while restrictive clauses are not.

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Restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses do not differ in function.

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Restrictive clauses are always separated by commas, unlike nonrestrictive clauses.

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of using a semicolon in a complex sentence?

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To connect two independent clauses.

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To connect two dependent clauses.

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To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.

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To introduce a list of items.

Question 11

In the sentence: "The student who studied diligently passed the exam", which group of words forms a dependent clause?

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who studied diligently

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The student

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passed the exam

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diligently

Question 12

Which combination correctly connects an independent clause and a dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction?

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Because I was tired, I went to bed.

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I went to bed, because I was tired.

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I was tired because I went to bed.

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Tired, I went to bed because I was.

Question 13

In the sentence: "After we finished eating, we washed the dishes.", what type of dependent clause is used?

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Adverbial Clause of Time

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Adverbial Clause of Reason

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Adverbial Clause of Purpose

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Adverbial Clause of Result

Question 14

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence that uses a relative pronoun?

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The car that I bought is red.

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I love to read books.

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I went to the store to buy groceries.

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The weather was beautiful yesterday.

Question 15

In the sentence: "I will study for the test if I have time.", what is the function of the dependent clause?

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To express a condition

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To provide a reason

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To show purpose

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To give an example

Question 16

Which word group in the sentence: "The movie was so bad that everyone left" acts as a subordinating conjunction?

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that everyone left

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The movie

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was so bad

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so bad

Question 17

What is a primary benefit of using complex sentences?

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To express complex ideas clearly

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To create variety in writing

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To simplify sentence structure

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To avoid using conjunctions

Question 18

Which type of adverbial clause expresses the reason for an action?

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Adverbial Clause of Reason

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Adverbial Clause of Time

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Adverbial Clause of Place

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Adverbial Clause of Result

Question 19

Which of the following sentences is NOT a complex sentence?

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I went to the park with my friends.

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The athlete who won the race was very excited.

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The food was so delicious that we ate it all.

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Because it rained, the picnic was canceled.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction that can introduce a dependent clause?

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And

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Although

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Because

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When

Question 21

In the sentence 'The teacher explained that the students should study for the test.', what type of dependent clause is used?

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

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Adverbial clause

Question 22

Which sentence is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

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The students who studied hard passed the test, and they were happy.

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The students studied hard, and they passed the test.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Question 23

Which punctuation mark is typically used to separate the independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

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Comma

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Semicolon

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Colon

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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I don't know why he left.

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I don't know why he leave.

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I don't know the reason he left.

Question 25

Which conjunction can correctly connect the following clauses: 'The students studied hard, _________ they passed the test.'?

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because

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but

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so

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of using complex sentences?

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To clarify relationships between ideas

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To make writing more complex

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To make writing more interesting

Question 27

Define the correct structure of a complex sentence.

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Independent clause; dependent clause

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Dependent clause; independent clause

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Dependent clause; dependent clause

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Independent clause; independent clause

Question 28

In the sentence 'After the rain stopped, we went for a walk', which clause is dependent?

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After the rain stopped

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We went for a walk

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Stopped

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Went

Question 29

Coordinating conjunctions primarily connect which clause types?

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Independent clauses

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Subordinating conjunctions

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Correlative conjunctions

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Adverbial conjunctions

Question 30

Which clause in the sentence 'Because it was raining heavily, we decided to stay home' is independent?

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We decided to stay home

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Because it was raining heavily

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Raining

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Stay

Question 31

Which example illustrates a complex sentence?

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If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

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The students studied hard.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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I like ice cream.

Question 32

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

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To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause

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To connect two independent clauses

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To connect two dependent clauses

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To separate independent clauses

Question 33

Differentiate between complex and compound sentences.

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Complex sentences have both independent and dependent clauses, while compound sentences have only independent clauses.

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Complex sentences have only one independent clause, while compound sentences have two or more.

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Compound sentences have only one dependent clause, while complex sentences have two or more.

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Compound sentences have both independent and dependent clauses, while complex sentences have only dependent clauses.

Question 34

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

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I went to the store and bought milk.

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I went to the store because I needed to buy milk.

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The weather was bad, so we stayed home.

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If I finish my homework, I can go to the movies.

Question 35

What technique helps improve the clarity of complex sentences?

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Using concise clauses

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Increasing the use of conjunctions

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Eliminating dependent clauses

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Adding more descriptive language

Question 36

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a complex sentence?

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Contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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Contains only independent clauses.

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Does not contain any verbs.

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Is always short and simple.

Question 37

In the sentence 'Despite the rain, we went for a walk', which clause is dependent?

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Despite the rain

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we went for a walk

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the rain

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we went

Question 38

What type of conjunction connects the clauses in the sentence 'The students studied because they wanted to pass the test'?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Conjunctive adverb

Question 39

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

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When the bell rang, we left the classroom.

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The students studied diligently.

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The teacher gave a lecture on grammar.

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The car was parked in the driveway.

Question 40

In the sentence 'After I finish my chores, I can play outside', the dependent clause acts as a:

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Adverbial clause

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

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Appositive clause

Question 41

Identify the type of complex sentence: 'If you want to succeed, you must work hard'.

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Conditional sentence

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Cause-and-effect sentence

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Comparison sentence

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Purpose sentence

Question 42

Which of the following is an advantage of using complex sentences in writing?

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Increased sentence variety and depth

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Reduced sentence complexity

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Easier readability

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Elimination of conjunctions

Question 43

In the sentence 'The singer performed so well that the audience gave a standing ovation', the dependent clause is:

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that the audience gave a standing ovation

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The singer performed

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the audience gave a standing ovation

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so well

Question 44

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

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The car was parked in the driveway, having a flat tire.

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Running down the street, the dog barked loudly.

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Exhausted from the hike, we took a nap.

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The students studied for the test, which was challenging.

Question 45

Identify the example of a complex sentence:

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Although she was tired,  she continued studying.

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The boy ran swiftly.

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The sun shone brightly.

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The cat rested on the couch.

Question 46

In the sentence 'I ate the pizza because I was hungry.', what type of dependent clause is 'because I was hungry'?

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Adverbial clause of reason

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Adverbial clause of time

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Noun clause

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Adjectival clause

Question 47

In the sentence 'I will help you if you need me.', what is the subordinating conjunction?

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if

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when

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although

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because

Question 48

Which option correctly combines the following sentences: 'The boy was tired.' 'He went to bed.'?

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The boy was tired, so he went to bed.

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The boy, was tired he went to bed.

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The boy was tired he went to bed.

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The boy was tired and he went to bed.

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of using complex sentences?

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To express complex and nuanced ideas effectively.

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To sound sophisticated in writing.

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To avoid using simple sentences.

Question 50

Identify the example of a complex sentence with an adjectival clause:

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The book that I'm reading is captivating.

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The cat rested on the couch, and the dog barked.

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While it was raining, we stayed home.

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I went to the store and bought a new book.

Question 51

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

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A complex sentence has one 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 always longer than compound sentences.