Dependent Clause Quiz

Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) She went to the store B) Because it was raining C) The sun is shining D) They are playing basketball

• C) The sun is shining

• A) She went to the store

• B) Because it was raining

• D) They are playing basketball

Answer explanation

The correct answer is B) Because it was raining. This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I will go for a walk if the weather is nice'?

• and

• but

• if

• because

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'if'. It introduces the dependent clause 'if the weather is nice'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the function of the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Since I have finished my homework, I can go out with my friends.'

• Independent clause

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

• Noun clause

Answer explanation

The dependent clause 'Since I have finished my homework' functions as an adverbial clause, indicating the reason for being able to go out with friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'I will come over when you are ready', is the clause 'when you are ready' independent or dependent?

• Dependent

• Subordinate

• Independent

• Autonomous

Answer explanation

The clause 'when you are ready' is dependent because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'After the movie ended, we went out for dinner'?

• After

• During

• Before

• While

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'After' because it introduces the dependent clause 'After the movie ended'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct way to punctuate the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because she was tired'

• Because, she was tired

• Because she was tired,

• Because she was tired;

• Because she was tired.

Answer explanation

The correct way to punctuate the dependent clause in the sentence 'Because she was tired' is 'Because she was tired,'. This choice uses a comma to separate the dependent clause from the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the function of the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• Introduces a new idea

• Serves as the main subject of the sentence

• Provides a contrasting viewpoint

• Sets the context or condition for the main clause

Answer explanation

The dependent clause 'Although it was raining' sets the context or condition for the main clause 'we went for a walk.'

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) The cat sat on the mat B) When the dog barks C) She is reading a book D) They are playing in the park

• B) When the dog barks

• A) The cat sat on the mat

• D) They are playing in the park

• C) She is reading a book

Answer explanation

The correct answer is B) When the dog barks. It is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Unless you study, you will not pass the exam'?

• Provides a condition for the main clause

• Serves as the main subject of the sentence

• Introduces a new idea

• Provides a contrasting viewpoint

Answer explanation

The dependent clause in the sentence 'Unless you study, you will not pass the exam' provides a condition for the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'She will not go to the party unless her friend goes too'?

• unless

• and

• but

• because

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'unless'. It introduces a condition and shows the relationship between the two clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E