Complex Sentences (Practice)
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- Aug 14
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Updated: Aug 17
Complex Sentences (Practice)
I. Select the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each complex sentence.
1. We will hold the outdoor event _____ it rains heavily.
a) because b) unless c) so that
2. _____ she studied for weeks, she scored a perfect mark on the test.
a) Although b) Because c) As if
3. Please turn off the lights _____ you leave the classroom.
a) so that b) before c) even though
4. He saved money for two years _____ he could buy a new car.
a) so that b) as long as c) since
5. _____ the music started, everyone stopped talking.
a) As soon as b) Provided that c) Whereas
6. You can borrow my bicycle _____ you promise to wear a helmet.
a) so... that b) as long as c) whereas
7. They stayed inside _____ the storm had passed completely.
a) until b) as though c) in order that
8. _____ he was hungry, he ordered two large pizzas.
a) Even though b) Since c) Unless
9. The dog barks loudly _____ it sees a cat outside.
a) whenever b) provided that c) although
10. She ran _____ fast _____ no one could catch her.
a) as... as b) so... that c) such... that
11. Put the keys _____ you will easily remember them tomorrow.
a) where b) unless c) while
12. The team lost the game _____ they had trained hard all week.
a) because b) although c) so that
13. _____ you finish your homework early, we can watch a movie.
a) Unless b) If c) Even though
14. He closed the door quietly _____ he wouldn't wake the baby.
a) in order that b) since c) while
15. She smiled _____ she had just won a lottery prize.
a) as if b) unless c) as soon as
16. _____ I was washing the dishes, my brother cleaned the dining table.
a) While b) Because c) Unless
17. He was _____ tired _____ he fell asleep on the bus.
a) so... that b) such... that c) as... as
18. You cannot enter the building _____ you show your identification badge.
a) provided that b) unless c) as soon as
19. She arrived early at the airport _____ she wouldn't miss her flight.
a) so that b) although c) since
20. _____ the sun set, the temperature dropped rapidly.
a) As soon as b) Whereas c) Even if
II. Finish each complex sentence by adding your own logical independent or dependent clause.
1. Because it was raining heavily, _________________________________________.
2. You will improve your spoken English provided that ______________________.
3. Although the soup was hot, _________________________________________.
4. She bought a laptop so that _________________________________________.
5. As soon as the bell rang, _________________________________________.
6. The students took notes while _________________________________________.
7. Unless you study hard, _________________________________________.
8. He walked into the room as if _________________________________________.
9. Since we have extra time today, _________________________________________. 10. The movie was so interesting that ____________________________________.
11. Before you submit your paper, _______________________________________.
12. Store the flour in a cool place where __________________________________. 13. Even though he was tired, _________________________________________.
14. They set an alarm in order that _______________________________________. 15. If the weather is nice tomorrow, _______________________________________. 16. She didn't buy the dress because ___________________________________.
17. Whenever the phone rings, _________________________________________.
18. You cannot leave the room until ______________________________________.
19. It was such a difficult problem that ____________________________________. 20. While the teacher was explaining the task, ________________________________.
III. Find and fix the grammar, punctuation, or conjunction error in each sentence.
1. Because she was late she missed the train.
2. Although it was cold, but we went for a walk in the park.
3. We will stay indoors so that it stops raining.
4. Unless you don't study, you will fail the final exam.
5. She ran as fast so she could to catch the bus.
6. Since, he was tired he went to bed early.
7. You can go outside as long you finish your lunch.
8. Even though she worked hard because she failed the test.
9. I will call you as soon as I will arrive home.
10. He woke up early so that to catch the train.
11. Although he trained hard, however he lost the race.
12. Place the tools where, everyone can reach them.
13. Provided that if you bring your ID, you can enter.
14. It was so a long journey that we fell asleep.
15. He talks as if he knows everything about history?
16. Because of it was raining, we canceled the game.
17. Until you don't finish your work, you cannot watch TV.
18. She hid the present so that no one can find it yesterday.
19. While I was reading, and my sister was listening to music.
20. As soon as the sun rose. We started our journey.
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