Types of Clauses and Conjunctions

What is a clause?

• A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

• A clause is a punctuation mark used to separate ideas.

• A clause is a type of insect found in tropical regions.

• A clause is a group of words that contains a subject, verb and complete thought.

What are the two main types of clauses?

• Main clauses and subclauses

• Independent clauses and dependent clauses

• Primary clauses and secondary clauses

• Simple clauses and complex clauses

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction is a punctuation mark

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two different types of clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction is a type of preposition

Which of these conjunctions show negative addition?

• yet

• and

• but

• nor

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of preposition that links two sentences.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of punctuation used to separate clauses.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of verb that connects two independent clauses.

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

• nevertheless

• therefore

• because

• for

What is the difference between an independent and dependent clause?

• An independent clause is a type of punctuation mark

• A dependent clause is more important than an independent clause

• An independent clause can stand alone; a dependent clause can't stand alone.

• An independent clause is always longer than a dependent clause

What are the three main types of conjunctions?

• coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions

• Coordinating , subordinating and sequential conjunctions

• Coordinating, Ordinating, and conclusive conjunctions

• Coordinating, Subordinating, and parallel conjunctions

Which of these sentences are not using coordinating conjunction?

• I want to come, but I am not sure.

• She will not lie, nor will I lie.

• As they didn't come, they have no idea about the exam.

• I will pass the exam, for I have prepared well.

Can you identify the correct conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, I had too much homework.'

• because

• as

• after

• but