Grammar and Sentence Structure Quiz

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Before the show started.

• He went to the park.

• When the rain fell.

• Although she studied hard.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Which sentence is a dependent clause?

• I finished my homework early.

• After the movie ended.

• They celebrated his birthday.

• The sun set over the horizon.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Identify the sentence fragment:

• The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.

• She stayed late at work.

• While the rain poured outside.

• We walked home from school.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following contains both an independent and a dependent clause?

• After she left the house, the phone rang.

• He works late.

• Because I was hungry.

• The students finished their test.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Which sentence is a fragment?

• The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.

• She stayed late at work.

• While the rain poured outside.

• We walked home from school.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence contains an independent clause?

• Whenever she visits.

• The dog barked at the door.

• While we waited.

• If they arrive on time.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "She smiled when the teacher gave her the award."

• She smiled.

• When the teacher gave her the award.

• The teacher gave her the award.

• Smiled when the teacher gave her the award.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• Although it was raining outside.

• They ran to the store.

• We played soccer at the park.

• The sun shone brightly.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

• The dog chased the ball across the yard.

• She cleaned the kitchen and the living room.

• Because it was late, we went home.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Which is an independent clause?

• Although they studied hard.

• After the movie was over.

• She decided to stay home.

• While the snow fell outside.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A