Subordinate Clauses Quiz

SUBORDINATE CLAUSES always begin with a _____________.

• Subject

• Subordinating Conjunction

• Verb

• Preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a subordinate clause?

• Because she was late

• She runs fast

• The cat sleeps

• They ate dinner

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How should you punctuate the following sentence? "I will go to the store if I have time"

• I will go to the store, if I have time.

• I will go to the store if, I have time.

• I will go to the store if I have time.

• I will, go to the store if I have time.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the purpose of a subordinate clause in a sentence?

• To stand alone as a complete thought

• To add additional information to the main clause

• To confuse the reader

• To end the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking."

• we decided to go hiking

• Although it was raining

• to go hiking

• it was raining

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinate clause.

• She sings beautifully, although she is very shy.

• He quickly ran, but he missed the bus.

• The dog barks loudly.

• I like to read books and magazines.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a subordinate clause?

• To express a complete thought

• To provide necessary details

• To introduce a condition

• To give a reason

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence "If you study hard, you will pass the exam," which part is the subordinate clause?

• If you study hard

• you will pass the exam

• study hard

• pass the exam

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How do you correctly punctuate a sentence that starts with a subordinate clause?

• With a comma after the main clause

• With a period after the subordinate clause

• With a comma after the subordinate clause

• No punctuation is necessary

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinate clause incorrectly?

• Before we go to the movie, we should eat dinner.

• She completed her homework after she watched her favorite show.

• Although he was tired but he finished the race.

• Since it was raining, they decided to stay indoors.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B