Quiz #1: Clauses and Phrases

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First Name

It contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence (2 words).

It is a group of words that does not contain its own subject and/or verb. It is only part of a sentence

It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It begins with a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS) and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

A relative clause is one kind of dependent clause. It has a subject and a verb, but can't stand alone as a sentence. A relative clause will always begin with a relative pronoun. List all five relative pronouns.

A dependent clause generally begins with a subordinating conjunction. The acronym to help you remember the subordinating conjunctions is AAAWWUBBIS. Write down the conjunction(s) that correspond to each letter.

When I speak to my teachers, I try to use a polite, deferential tone.

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John was taken aback, confused by my friendly words.

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One phone call, a mere five-minute conversation, laid the foundation for a fifteen-year relationship.

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