Sentences pre quiz

A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and ........... (4 letters)

A clause can be a sentence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

"Against the wind I'm going home again

Wishing me back to the time when we were more than friends"

How many clauses are there in this writing?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which type of clause expresses a complete idea and can also be a complete sentence?

• a dependent clause

• an independent clause

• a relative clause

Independent and dependent clauses can also be called:

• main and minor clauses

• main and subordinate clauses

• subordinate and insubordinate clauses

Which is an example of an independent clause?

• Where she enjoys reading

• If she enjoys reading

• She enjoys reading.

To make sense, a dependent clause must be connected to:

• an independent clause

• another dependent clause

• another clause of any type

Dependent clauses starting with a relative pronoun like who, which or that are called .................... clauses.

Subordinating Conjunctions: These express relationships between clauses, such as time, c____ (5 letters), or concession.

"So open your eyes and see

The way our horizons meet

And all of the lights will lead

Into the night with me

And I know these scars will bleed

But both of our hearts believe

All of these stars will guide us home"

Count the clauses?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8