Independent and Dependent Clauses Quiz

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late to class.

• She completed her homework.

• If you can believe it.

• Although he was tired.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although the rain was heavy, the team continued to play."

• Although the rain was heavy

• the team continued to play

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She sings beautifully.

• After the movie ended.

• The dog barks.

• They won the game.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the independent clause from the options below:

• Before the sun rises.

• When we arrived.

• He reads a book.

• If she calls.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence "She went to the store when she finished work," which clause is dependent?

• She went to the store

• when she finished work

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

• Because I was hungry.

• If you come early.

• They laughed loudly.

• Until the sun sets.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

• If you study hard

• you will pass the exam

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Although it was raining.

• Before we leave.

• They enjoyed the concert.

• When the game ended.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the dependent clause from the options below:

• The cat sleeps.

• Because the night is dark.

• She dances gracefully.

• They won the match.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence "The players celebrated after they won the championship," which clause is independent?

• The players celebrated

• after they won the championship

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B