Grammar: Complex Sentences — Test

Question 1

Read the paragraph.After the final battle, rumor had it that a few renegades had slipped off into the forest to avoid capture. These sneaky rogues have continually eluded capture. The leaders of the empire are worried that the rebels will form a resistance movement first.

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Then the rebels will overcome the empire’s troops and take the city.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the passive voice for the main verb?

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When we can pick our reading, mythology is most often chosen in my class.

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a compound sentence?

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The artist uses oil paints now, but he used to use watercolors exclusively early in his career.

Question 4

Read the sentence.Last night, I ________ my essay on the history of comic books.

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revised

Question 5

Which of these is not a compound sentence?

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Curtis did not know that he wrote a bad check.

Question 6

This sentence is complex: My new job is great; they let me take my dog to work with me.

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F

Question 7

Which of these completes the compound sentence?The Japanese ___________________________.

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sushi rolls were made with sticky rice, and they were topped with black sesame seeds

Question 8

This sentence is complex: The air was so polluted that I found it hard to breathe.

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T

Question 9

This sentence is complex: The cat's hair, dull and gray, is falling out.

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F

Question 10

Which of these completes the compound sentence?Taking vitamins____________________________.

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seems to give some people energy, and some specific vitamins may also prevent certain illnesses

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