Clauses and Phrases Quiz

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that always begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Give an example of an independent clause.

• I went to the park.

• She is reading a book.

• They are playing soccer.

• I went to the store.

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that does not contain a subject or a verb.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Provide an example of a dependent clause.

• Because it was raining outside.

• While I was cooking dinner.

• After I finish my homework

• Before I go to bed.

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that convey a specific meaning.

• A paragraph that conveys a specific meaning.

• A complete sentence that conveys a specific meaning.

• A single word that conveys a specific meaning.

Differentiate between a clause and a phrase.

• A clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a phrase cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not contain a subject and a verb.

• A clause contains a subject and a predicate and can express a complete thought, while a phrase does not contain a subject and a predicate and cannot express a complete thought.

• A clause is always longer than a phrase.

What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause cannot contain a subject and a verb.

• An independent clause is always a fragment.

• An independent clause cannot be joined with other clauses.

What is the main characteristic of a dependent clause?

• Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

• Always begins with a subordinating conjunction.

• Contains a subject and a verb.

• Can be a complete sentence on its own.

Give an example of a dependent clause.

• Because I was late.

• I am going to the store.

• They are playing soccer.

• She is reading a book.

Provide an example of an independent clause.

• Although it was raining.

• While I was cooking dinner.

• I finished my homework.

• Before I go to bed.