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Complex Sentences Practice

Read the scenario and complete each task. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Use punctuation that makes the relationship between clauses clear.

Scenario: The after-hours library

A council is considering keeping the local library open later during exam season. At a youth forum, students discuss the proposal. Some say later hours would give students a quiet place to work, while others worry about staffing and transport. The council will consider the students’ evidence before making a decision.

1.In “Although the library is usually quiet, it becomes busy before exams”, identify the dependent clause and the independent clause.
2.Which option is a complex sentence about the library proposal?
  • The library is popular, and students often study there.
  • Because the buses stop early, some students may struggle to get home.
  • The library is popular; students often study there.
  • Students study, read and meet at the library.
3.Match each conjunction to the relationship it most commonly signals in these sentences.
  • because
  • although
  • if
  • when
  • condition
  • cause
  • contrast
  • time
4.Complete the sentence with the conjunction that best shows the relationship: “The council should consider later opening hours ______ students need a safe place to study after school.”
  • because
  • although
  • unless
  • while
5.Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation: “If the library stays open later students will need a reliable way to get home”.
6.This sentence is a fragment: “Although the proposal would help students who need a quiet place.” Rewrite it as a complete complex sentence by adding an independent clause.
7.Combine these ideas into one complex sentence using “although”: “Later opening hours could help students.” “The plan may cost more to staff.” Keep both ideas and punctuate your sentence correctly.
8.True or false: “The council should extend opening hours because students need a quiet place to study” is complex because it contains a dependent clause introduced by “because”.
TrueFalse
9.The sentence below begins with its main clause. Rewrite it so the dependent clause comes first, and add any punctuation needed: “Students could use the library after school if it stayed open later.”
10.Write one complex sentence recommending either later library hours or keeping the current hours. Include a dependent clause that gives a reason, condition or concession. Underline or name the dependent clause.

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