Clauses quiz

U_____ you clean your room right now, young man, I will not allow you to go out with your friends.

(6 letters)

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........ you’re sick, t’s always a good idea to visit the doctor at least once a year.

• Whether or not

• In case

• If

............. you want to get a gift from Santa Claus, you need to be a good girl.

Emily wore an apron ............... her clothes would not get dirty.


• so

• so that

• in order to

The pies could not be removed from the oven _____ the timer went off.

_____ he went to sleep, Ron dreamt of becoming an international superstar.

(5 letters)

................ I won the lottery, I would still be a teacher.

• Unless

• Although

• Even if

Training in any sport can be rewarding ________ it isn’t easy.

(8 letters)

Generally no comma is needed when the dependent clause follows the independent clause.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Subordinating conjunctions should not be used as transitions.

• TRUE

• FALSE