A sentence with a subordinating conjunction is called a complex sentence.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 2A dependent clause, like an independent clause, has a subject and a verb, but it does
not have sufficient meaning to stand alone.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 3For each of the following items, identify whether it is a dependent clause, an independent
clause, or a complex sentence.
If the cradle rocks, the bough breaks.
a. dependent clause
b. independent clause
c. complex sentence
Ques. 4For each of the following items, identify whether it is a dependent clause, an independent
clause, or a complex sentence.
If the cabinetmaker does not get his order for black oak filled by next Tuesday.
a. dependent clause
b. independent clause
c. complex sentence
Ques. 5For each of the following items, identify whether it is a dependent clause, an independent
clause, or a complex sentence.
The tornado blew all of the trees in the neighborhood to the ground during last night's
fierce storm.
a. dependent clause
b. independent clause
c. complex sentence