Grammar Quiz-Independent and Dependent Clauses

She wanted to go to the concert, (a)   she had to finish her work.

• but
• she had to finish her work.
• ; but
• , nor

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.I.A.5

Which sentence contains a dependent clause at the beginning?

• She ran to catch the bus.
• They went for a walk and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
• The cat chased the mouse and caught it.
• If it rains, we’ll stay indoors.

Match the following sentences with the correct comma placement.

• In the sentence, 'Because it was his birthday he received many presents,' where should the comma be placed to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause?

• Because, it was his birthday he received many presents.

• In the sentence, 'Because it was his birthday he received many presents,' where is the incorrect comma placement?

• Because it was his birthday, he received many presents.

• In the sentence, 'It was his birthday he received many presents,' where should the comma be placed to separate the clauses?

• Because it was his birthday he received many presents.

• In the sentence, 'Because it was his birthday he received many presents,' where should the comma not be placed?

• It was his birthday, he received many presents.

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a semicolon?

• He loves reading books; but his favorite genre is science fiction.
• He loves reading books; because his favorite genre is science fiction.
• He loves reading books; his favorite genre is science fiction.
• He loves reading; books his favorite genre is science fiction.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.I.A.5

In the sentence, “While they were at the park they played frisbee,” where should the comma be placed to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause?

• While they were at the park they, played frisbee.
• While, they were at the park they played frisbee.
• While they were at the park they played frisbee.
• While they were at the park, they played frisbee.

In the sentence, “Although he practiced diligently (a)   he didn’t win the competition,” where should the comma be placed to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause?

• Although, he practiced diligently,
• Although he practiced diligently, h
• Although he, practiced diligently h
• Although he practiced diligently he

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.I.A.5

Match the following sentences with the correct placement of the comma to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

• No comma is needed in this sentence.

• Since it’s a holiday tomorrow, we should plan a picnic.

• Place a comma after 'Since' and 'tomorrow'.

• Since, it’s a holiday tomorrow we should plan a picnic.

• Place a comma after 'tomorrow'.

• Since it’s a holiday tomorrow we should plan a picnic.

• Place a comma after 'Since'.

• Since, it’s a holiday tomorrow, we should plan a picnic.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.I.A.5

When I was twelve years old, I got a haircut that changed my life.

Where does the comma go? When I was twelve years old (a)   I got a haircut that changed my life.

• After twelve
• After old
• After that
• No comma is needed

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Match the following sentences with their correct comma placement. 

• Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma.

• Between not and need

• Unless you are going to graduate you will not, need to apply for your diploma.

• Between graduate and you

• Unless you are going to graduate, you will not need to apply for your diploma.

• This complex sentence does not need a comma

• Unless, you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma.

• Between unless and you

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Match the following sentences with the correct punctuation.

• If you want to be _____ you should exercise

• no comma

• _____ you want to be healthy you should exercise

• If

• If you want to be healthy you should exercise

• healthy