Select the complex sentence.

Whenever I think about my third-grade teacher, I am happy.

Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant

Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.

after my dog bit him on the leg

Select the complex sentence.

We played games while the adults sat and talked.

Select the complex sentence.

We can't go outside whenever it is raining.

Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant

Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.

whenever my mom bakes fresh, delicious cookies

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Complex Sentences

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Independent clause/ Dependent clause/ Complex sentences

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1
Select the complex sentence.
Whenever I think about my third-grade teacher, I am happy.
In my family we, play games.
We worked on homework in study hall.
I am very happy at school.
2
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
because we are in trouble
we won't be able to play
we are on the same team
we had practice yesterday
3
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
talked to my mom
before I could spend the night
we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant
after school ended on our way home
4
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
after my dog bit him on the leg
he delivers the mail in the rain
he has been our mailman for years
the mailman wouldn't deliver our mail
5
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN NOT stand alone
Dependent clause
Independent Clause
6
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
before I could spend the night
after school ended on our way home
she talked to my mom
visiting the new Mexican resturant
7
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
all of the chocolate chips
whenever my mom bakes fresh, delicious cookies
the house smells good
are my favorite
8
Select the complex sentence.
We played games after school.
The adults sat, talked, and ate together at the table.
After school, we played games.
We played games while the adults sat and talked.
9
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
during the program
before the program begins
we are not allowed to talk
the class will see the Nutcracker
10
Select the complex sentence.
We can't go outside in the rain.
After the rain, we can go outside.
We can't go outside today or tomorrow.
We can't go outside whenever it is raining.
11
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
before I could spend the night
talked to my mom
after school ended on our way home
we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant
12
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone
Dependent clause
Independent Clause
13
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
after he left school
the bell rang
even though I was really angry
before we made it to the nice, warm car
14
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
the class won
if we are well behaved
the students followed the directions
after school
15
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
they are my favorite
whenever my mom bakes fresh, delicious cookies
the house smells good
I ate them all

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Complex Sentences

15 termsStudBud Administration232 plays

Independent clause/ Dependent clause/ Complex sentences

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
Select the complex sentence.
Whenever I think about my third-grade teacher, I am happy.
In my family we, play games.
We worked on homework in study hall.
I am very happy at school.
2
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
because we are in trouble
we won't be able to play
we are on the same team
we had practice yesterday
3
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
talked to my mom
before I could spend the night
we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant
after school ended on our way home
4
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
after my dog bit him on the leg
he delivers the mail in the rain
he has been our mailman for years
the mailman wouldn't deliver our mail
5
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN NOT stand alone
Dependent clause
Independent Clause
6
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
before I could spend the night
after school ended on our way home
she talked to my mom
visiting the new Mexican resturant
7
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
all of the chocolate chips
whenever my mom bakes fresh, delicious cookies
the house smells good
are my favorite
8
Select the complex sentence.
We played games after school.
The adults sat, talked, and ate together at the table.
After school, we played games.
We played games while the adults sat and talked.
9
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
during the program
before the program begins
we are not allowed to talk
the class will see the Nutcracker
10
Select the complex sentence.
We can't go outside in the rain.
After the rain, we can go outside.
We can't go outside today or tomorrow.
We can't go outside whenever it is raining.
11
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
before I could spend the night
talked to my mom
after school ended on our way home
we were visiting the new Mexican restaurant
12
A group of words that has a subject and a verb and CAN stand alone
Dependent clause
Independent Clause
13
Select the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.
after he left school
the bell rang
even though I was really angry
before we made it to the nice, warm car
14
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
the class won
if we are well behaved
the students followed the directions
after school
15
Select the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
they are my favorite
whenever my mom bakes fresh, delicious cookies
the house smells good
I ate them all