Relative Clauses Quiz

What are the two main types of relative clauses?

• Defining and Non-defining

• Main and Subordinate

• Subject and Predicate

• Simple and Compound

Which type of relative clause gives important information?

• Main Clause

• Non-defining Relative Clause

• Defining Relative Clause

• Subordinate Clause

In a defining relative clause, why is there no comma between the main clause and the relative clause?

• To connect the clauses smoothly

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

• To separate the clauses for clarity

• The information is important and must be close to the main clause

What punctuation is used to set off a non-defining relative clause from the main clause?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Period

Which type of relative clause gives additional information?

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-defining Relative Clause

In a non-defining relative clause, why are commas used?

• To separate the subject and predicate

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

• To connect the clauses smoothly

• To keep the clause apart from the main clause

What is the big difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause?

• The length of the clauses and the use of conjunctions

• The tense of the verbs and the subject-verb agreement

• The number of nouns and the presence of adjectives

• The importance of the information and the presence of commas

Which type of clause can stand alone without the other clause?

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

• Relative Clause

• Main Clause

What is the purpose of a defining relative clause?

• To give important information

• To provide additional details

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the sentence

In the sentence 'This is Joe who is a friend', where should the comma be placed?

• No comma needed

• After 'Joe'

• After 'friend'

• After 'is'