Editing Compound-Complex Quiz: Sentence Revision Skills

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1. Choose the best sentence revision.

I wanted to join the team but, because I was busy.

Because I was busy, I couldn’t join the team, but I still practiced with them.

I was busy, and because I couldn’t join the team but I practiced.

Because I couldn’t join the team, but I still practiced with them I was busy.

This option correctly combines dependent and independent clauses into a compound-complex sentence.

Explanation

This option correctly combines dependent and independent clauses into a compound-complex sentence.

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Editing Compound-complex Sentences - Quiz

Ready to apply compound-complex sentences in real writing? In this quiz, you’ll work with longer, real-world examples that require careful reading and editing. You’ll identify clause types, choose correct conjunctions, fix fragments and run-ons, and revise sentences for clarity and correctness. By the end, you’ll be able to write and... see morepolish compound-complex sentences that express detailed ideas clearly—just like advanced writers do.
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2. Since the game ended late, we ordered pizza, and we watched highlights online. How many clauses are in this sentence?

One

Two

Three

Four

One dependent clause (Since the game ended late) and two independent clauses.

Explanation

One dependent clause (Since the game ended late) and two independent clauses.

3. Although I was nervous, I gave my speech confidently, and my classmates clapped for me. Which best describes this sentence?

Simple

Compound

Complex

Compound-Complex

It has two independent clauses (I gave my speech confidently and my classmates clapped for me) and one dependent clause (Although I was nervous).

Explanation

It has two independent clauses (I gave my speech confidently and my classmates clapped for me) and one dependent clause (Although I was nervous).

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

When the storm passed we went outside and we took pictures.

When the storm passed, we went outside, and we took pictures.

When the storm passed we went outside, and we took pictures.

When the storm passed, and we went outside we took pictures.

A comma follows the dependent clause, and another separates the two independent clauses.

Explanation

A comma follows the dependent clause, and another separates the two independent clauses.

5. If a sentence contains two dependent clauses but no coordinating conjunction, it is still compound-complex.

True

False

It must include at least two independent clauses to be compound-complex.

Explanation

It must include at least two independent clauses to be compound-complex.

6. I like to read mysteries because they keep me guessing, and I enjoy solving the clues. Which connector shows an addition relationship between ideas?

Because

And

Solving

Keep

And adds another independent clause, showing an addition relationship between ideas.

Explanation

And adds another independent clause, showing an addition relationship between ideas.

7. In a compound-complex sentence, every independent clause must be separated by either a comma with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

True

False

Proper punctuation keeps each independent clause clear and grammatically correct.

Explanation

Proper punctuation keeps each independent clause clear and grammatically correct.

8. Match the sentence to the type of error. A) I was tired I went to bed early, and I set my alarm. B) While I was sleeping, and the alarm rang loudly. 1) Run-on sentence 2) Fragment

A–1, B–2

A–2, B–1

A–1, B–1

A–2, B–2

Sentence A runs together without a conjunction; B lacks an independent clause.

Explanation

Sentence A runs together without a conjunction; B lacks an independent clause.

9. I studied for the test, but I was still worried because the material was difficult. Which conjunction introduces the dependent clause?

Because

But

Was

Material

Because introduces the dependent clause because the material was difficult.

Explanation

Because introduces the dependent clause because the material was difficult.

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11. Identify the error: I wanted to go shopping, but because it rained.

Missing comma

Missing dependent clause

Missing independent clause

Extra conjunction

The sentence ends with a dependent clause only; it needs a complete independent clause to finish the thought.

Explanation

The sentence ends with a dependent clause only; it needs a complete independent clause to finish the thought.

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Editing Compound-Complex Sentences

1. Choose the best sentence revision.

2. Since the game ended late, we ordered pizza, and we watched highlights online. How many clauses are in this sentence?

3. Although I was nervous, I gave my speech confidently, and my classmates clapped for me. Which best describes this sentence?

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

5. If a sentence contains two dependent clauses but no coordinating conjunction, it is still compound-complex.

6. I like to read mysteries because they keep me guessing, and I enjoy solving the clues. Which connector shows an addition relationship between ideas?

7. In a compound-complex sentence, every independent clause must be separated by either a comma with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

8. Match the sentence to the type of error. A) I was tired I went to bed early, and I set my alarm. B) While I was sleeping, and the alarm rang loudly. 1) Run-on sentence 2) Fragment

9. I studied for the test, but I was still worried because the material was difficult. Which conjunction introduces the dependent clause?

10. _____ I forgot my lunch, I wasn't hungry, and my friend shared her sandwich with me.

11. Identify the error: I wanted to go shopping, but because it rained.