Complex & Compound–Complex Sentences MCQs – Sentence Structuring (English)

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1. Which sentence is a complex sentence?
(A) I tried to call you, but you didn’t answer.
(B) When the rain stopped, we went outside.
(C) Ali and Ahmed play cricket.
(D) We ran and jumped.

2. Which is a compound–complex sentence?
(A) She cried because she was sad.
(B) They left early.
(C) He swims every day.
(D) I was cooking dinner when he arrived, and the phone rang.

3. Which sentence is complex?
(A) She washed the car and cleaned the house.
(B) I will wait until you finish.
(C) I came, I saw, I conquered.
(D) They laughed loudly.

4. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) The sun was shining, and the birds were singing while we walked.
(B) We opened the door.
(C) When he calls, answer quickly.
(D) He reads a lot.

5. Which is a complex sentence?
(A) They danced and celebrated.
(B) The cat slept.
(C) She cooks and he cleans.
(D) I left because it was late.

6. Which is compound–complex?
(A) Because I was tired, I slept.
(B) He wanted to join us, but he couldn’t because he was ill.
(C) The students laughed.
(D) She bought apples.

7. Identify the complex sentence:
(A) They went home, and they ate dinner.
(B) She smiled and waved.
(C) If you study, you will pass.
(D) We talked for hours.

8. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) I don’t know why she left.
(B) She was upset, but she didn’t cry because she was strong.
(C) I slept early.
(D) They walked slowly.

9. Which sentence is complex?
(A) She works hard.
(B) He danced and she sang.
(C) Although he was tired, he continued.
(D) I opened the window.

10. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She went home because she was tired.
(B) Ali studied hard, but he failed because he was nervous.
(C) The car stopped suddenly.
(D) They cheered loudly.

11. Which is a complex sentence?
(A) She likes apples and oranges.
(B) The match ended.
(C) They laughed and played.
(D) When he comes, we will start.

12. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She spoke softly because she was shy.
(B) I was late, but I still finished the work because it was important.
(C) Birds were singing.
(D) We met the manager.

13. Identify the complex sentence:
(A) We waited until the lights turned green.
(B) The players practiced hard.
(C) He ran and jumped.
(D) They went home.

14. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) I love music although I can’t sing.
(B) She left because she was bored.
(C) He cooked dinner, and she cleaned the dishes while I rested.
(D) They walked in the park.

15. Which is complex?
(A) I tried, but I failed.
(B) She stayed because it was raining.
(C) He cried and shouted.
(D) They played football.

16. Pick the compound–complex sentence:
(A) When he arrived, I left.
(B) She sings well.
(C) He was tired, but he finished the work because it was urgent.
(D) The boy laughed.

17. Choose the complex sentence:
(A) You may come, or you may stay.
(B) Unless you try, you will never know.
(C) They danced gracefully.
(D) She shouted loudly.

18. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) Because it was cold, we stayed home.
(B) I wanted to go out, but I stayed home because it started raining.
(C) They built a house.
(D) He shouted loudly.

19. Select the complex sentence:
(A) After the show ended, everyone clapped.
(B) She sang and danced.
(C) He failed the test.
(D) They ran fast.

20. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) They left because it was late.
(B) I knocked on the door, but no one opened it because they were asleep.
(C) The bus stopped.
(D) She waved at him.

21. Which sentence is complex?
(A) She cooked and he cleaned.
(B) I will go wherever you go.
(C) They talked for hours.
(D) He ran fast.

22. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) I slept early because I was tired.
(B) They left quickly.
(C) The dog barked.
(D) He wanted to cry, but he stayed calm because he was strong.

23. Choose the complex sentence:
(A) The girl danced beautifully.
(B) We played cricket and football.
(C) When they arrived, we started eating.
(D) He shouted loudly.

24. Pick the compound–complex sentence:
(A) He left early because he was tired.
(B) She worked hard, but she didn’t succeed although she tried.
(C) They laughed loudly.
(D) The rain stopped.

25. Which is complex?
(A) She ran fast.
(B) He smiled and waved.
(C) You must wait until I return.
(D) They shouted loudly.

26. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) We stayed home because it rained.
(B) I wanted to go, but I stayed because I was tired.
(C) The bird flew high.
(D) The girl whispered.

27. Identify the complex sentence:
(A) She jumped and laughed.
(B) He smiled at her.
(C) They ran in the park.
(D) While he slept, I cleaned the house.

28. Pick the compound–complex sentence:
(A) Because he was angry, he left.
(B) I was reading a book when she called, and the power went out.
(C) The children played.
(D) The dog barked.

29. Select the complex sentence:
(A) The train stopped suddenly.
(B) We will start when the guests arrive.
(C) He walks and talks.
(D) They laughed loudly.

30. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) He works hard, but he doesn’t complain although he is exhausted.
(B) I slept early because I was tired.
(C) The flower bloomed.
(D) The wind blew.

31. Identify the complex sentence:
(A) We laughed loudly.
(B) If it rains, the match will be canceled.
(C) She sang and danced.
(D) The baby cried.

32. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She left early because she was tired.
(B) I wanted to talk to him, but he left before I arrived.
(C) The bell rang.
(D) The boy shouted.

33. Pick the complex sentence:
(A) He bought apples and oranges.
(B) The children shouted.
(C) They danced all night.
(D) When I woke up, the sun was rising.

34. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) They smiled because they won.
(B) She cooked dinner while he cleaned, and I set the table.
(C) The bus arrived.
(D) The boy ran.

35. Which is a complex sentence?
(A) He tried, but he failed.
(B) She went home because she was tired.
(C) They ate and slept.
(D) He shouted loudly.

36. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) When the bell rang, we left.
(B) I studied hard, but I couldn’t solve the test because I was stressed.
(C) They played outside.
(D) She cried softly.

37. Identify the complex sentence:
(A) I will join you after I finish my work.
(B) She clapped and smiled.
(C) They laughed loudly.
(D) He shouted loudly.

38. Pick the compound–complex sentence:
(A) Because she was late, she apologized.
(B) He wanted to leave, but he stayed because we insisted.
(C) The baby slept.
(D) The dog barked.

39. Choose the complex sentence:
(A) They laughed and clapped.
(B) Even though it was raining, we went out.
(C) He bought a car.
(D) She shouted loudly.

40. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) We stayed because it was cold.
(B) They smiled softly.
(C) He tried to call me, but I didn’t answer because I was busy.
(D) The teacher entered.

41. Which is a complex sentence?
(A) She arrived late.
(B) They played and sang.
(C) Since I was hungry, I ate early.
(D) He laughed loudly.

42. Pick the compound–complex sentence:
(A) We left because it was dark.
(B) I was talking when he arrived, and the doorbell rang.
(C) They ran fast.
(D) The bird chirped.

43. Choose the complex sentence:
(A) When the movie ended, people clapped.
(B) He cried loudly.
(C) They jumped and laughed.
(D) She smiled brightly.

44. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She left early because she was tired.
(B) He shouted at me, but I ignored him because I was calm.
(C) The sun rose early.
(D) The dog barked.

45. Which sentence is complex?
(A) They cheered loudly.
(B) You will succeed if you work hard.
(C) She waved and smiled.
(D) The light turned on.

46. Select the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She wanted to help, but she couldn’t because she was sick.
(B) I went to school because I had a test.
(C) They slept peacefully.
(D) The car stopped.

47. Choose the complex sentence:
(A) They ran quickly.
(B) I stayed home because I was ill.
(C) He jumped and shouted.
(D) She danced gracefully.

48. Identify the compound–complex sentence:
(A) She cried because she was hurt.
(B) The teacher spoke.
(C) The children slept.
(D) He was frustrated, but he tried again because he wanted to win.

49. Select the complex sentence:
(A) The bus arrived late.
(B) Because it was hot, we stayed inside.
(C) He clapped and laughed.
(D) They shouted loudly.

50. Choose the compound–complex sentence:
(A) I cleaned the room, and she cooked dinner while they watched TV.
(B) After the party ended, we went home.
(C) The flower bloomed.
(D) He opened the window.

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