Sentence Types and Conjunctions Quiz

What is an independent clause?

• A phrase that can stand on it's own.

• A phrase that CANNOT stand on its own.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a dependent clause?

• A sentence that CANNOT stand on it's own.

• A sentence that can stand on it's own.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Rhonda gasped because a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A compound sentence (two independent clauses) MUST be joined by...

• a comma and conjunction

• just a conjunction

• just a comma

• a semi-colon

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

Should I go to the mall or the movies?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so
• but
• yet
• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E