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Preview Test: Section 1.3c Non-graded Quiz: Complex Sentence Practice

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Preview Test: Section 1.3c Non-graded Quiz: Complex Sentence Practice

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  • Question 1

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    Section 1.3c: Complex Sentence Practice

    Type your answers into the spaces provided. To avoid timing out the system, it is strongly suggested that you complete this assignment using the PDF version of this quiz first—type your answers in a word processor (such as MS Word, OpenOffice.org, MS WordPad, etc.), then copy and paste them into the quiz.

    The third sentence type is called the complex sentence. A complex sentence contains one independent and one dependent clause. Dependent clauses can be located in the front, back, or middle of the independent clause. Remember that dependent clauses start with one of these dependent modifiers:

    • after
    • although
    • as
    • as if
    • because
    • before
    • even if
    • even though
    • if
    • in order to
    • since
    • though
    • unless
    • until
    • whatever
    • when
    • whenever
    • whether
    • while

    Dependent Clause in Front

    For each question, write a dependent clause in the space provided to create a complex sentence. When you write your complex sentence, make sure you properly punctuate it. Use line breaks as shown below.

    Dependent Clause Plus Independent Clause Equals Complex Sentence
      + I like going to the mall =  

    Dependent Clause:

    Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

  • Question 2

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    Dependent Clause Plus Independent Clause Equals Complex Sentence
      + I hate going to the mall =  

    Dependent Clause:

    Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

  • Question 3

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    Dependent Clause in Back

    Write a dependent clause at the end of the sentence to create a complex sentence. When you write your complex sentence, make sure you properly punctuate it. Use line breaks as shown below.

    Independent Clause Plus Dependent Clause Equals Complex Sentence
    My mom won't let me drive to school +   =  

    Dependent Clause:

    Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

  • Question 4

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    Independent Clause Plus Dependent Clause Equals Complex Sentence
    My dad lets me drive to school +   =  

    Dependent Clause:

    Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

  • Question 5

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    Dependent Clause in the Middle

    Write a dependent clause in the middle to create a complex sentence. When you write your compound complex sentence, make sure you properly punctuate it. Use line breaks as shown below.

    Independent Clause Divided by Dependent Clause that is Nonessential Equals Complex Sentence
    My friend Eve is adopted /   =  

    Nonessential Dependent Clause:

    Compound Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

  • Question 6

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    Independent Clause Divided by Dependent Clause that is Nonessential Equals Complex Sentence
    My brother does not like to shower /   =  

    Nonessential Dependent Clause:

    Compound Complex Sentence:

    For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

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