Sentence Structure 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• while the girl is sitting on the sofa to wait for her friend

• after leaving her luggage behind, the girl slept

• because of the storm, her flight got cancelled

• she sings while answering the test

Multiple Choice

The following are examples of an independent clause EXCEPT:

• the girl wept

• Harold took an oath

• she made a mistake and apologized

• even though the people saw the young man struggling with his luggage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contains a subordinate clause?

• Doing something in bare minimum will not achieve anything whatever your dream may be.

• He still proceeded with the plan even if most of the group opposed the idea.

• The young girl whose wallet got lost had her bag misplaced as well.

• Whoever got in here first must have been really hungry. Look at these empty plates!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contains a SUBORDINATE CLAUSE?

• Hailey went to the city and stayed there for a week.

• I always hear complaints from people who have interacted with you.

• She rushed to school after taking a bath.

• I always remember my childhood whenever this song plays.

Multiple Choice

The following are subordinating conjunctions EXCEPT:

• how

• than

• after

• that

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a RELATIVE CLAUSE?

• after the boy left the village

• whatever someone does, always give the benefit of the doubt

• since the old lady came to the village

• which blocked the toilet is my sibling's

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a RELATIVE CLAUSE?

• before the sun sets

• wherever the taxes go

• unless you feel unsafe

• as the animals get older

Multiple Choice

The following sentences contain a relative pronoun EXCEPT:

• Wherever you go, always remember to behave properly.

• The boy who sits on the far end of the bleachers is my friend.

• The girl whose bicycle got stolen just bought a new motorbike.

• She laughed at the theater as though no one else was there.

Multiple Choice

The following is a relative pronoun EXCEPT:

• who

• since

• which

• that

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The dog ran fast as it chased the cat.

• I have no idea that that breaks easily.

• I wish I could but I can't.

• The blue-eyed cat on the window got so excited at the sight of his furry friend.

Multiple Choice

The following are simple sentences EXCEPT:

• Sleeping over is one of the best experiences I had so far.

• I forgot to submit my assignment in English.

• I watched the series until my eyes hurt.

• The steak I received was not tender at all.

Multiple Choice

The following is a characteristic of a simple sentence EXCEPT:

• has a dependent clause

• is an independent clause

• has a complete thought

• All answers are correct.