Complex Sentences Question Preview (ID: 18461)

a) The principal consented, and the students began planning the spring picnic.

b) The principal consented, and the students began planning the spring picnic.

c) After the principal gave her consent, the students began planning the spring picnic.

d) Planning for the spring picnic started as soon as the principal gave her consent.

a) Behind the finish line, the crowd cheered for the runners.

b) The children sang songs around the campfire.

c) The children sang songs around the campfire.

d) Mary read poetry and sang songs to entertain her guests.

a) On Thursday heavy rain fell during the night, and we had to cancel our softball game on Friday.

b) The rain storm on Thursday night soaked the softball field and ruined our plans for a softball game on Friday.

c) We had scheduled our softball game for Friday, but we could not play it after the rain storm on Thursday night.

d) On Friday we could not play our softball game because the rain storm on Thursday night had soaked the softball field.

a) Although we searched everywhere, Curtis could find no trace of his shoes.

b) Alaina wrote an original poem, and her mother corrected her spelling.

c) Jim and his friend Ryan had planned to return to Canada.

d) James said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.

a) Although the forecast calls for rain, we want to go to the football game anyway.

b) Since I already saw the movie, I am not going with my friends to the theatre.

c) Unless you know the truth, you should stay out of the quarrel.

d) Charlie must practice every day if he hopes to make the team.

a) Even though it was a long trip, they came to the islands in canoes.

b) Because I left the play early, I missed the surprise ending.

c) Sara began planning her summer vacation in December.

d) After Alison finished playing the video game, she shut down the computer.

a) Duane doesn't think he passed the test, although he studied several hours last night.

b) Joe and his brother went fishing last weekend and caught lots of fish.

c) Since we bought our new wide-screen television, the prices have dropped dramatically.

d) After the hurricane, many of the offices needed new carpeting

a) When

b) While

c) After

d) But

a) Since

b) yet

c) After

d) If

a) So that

b) and

c) for

d) so