Understanding/that Clauses Quiz

Which of these is an independent clause?

• because I was late

• I finished my homework

• if it rains

• when the bell rings

Which of these is a dependent clause?

• The dog barked loudly

• She likes apples

• when the sun sets

• The cat sleeps

Choose the sentence that correctly combines these two clauses: "I went to the park." and "because it was sunny."

• I went to the park because it was sunny.

• Because it was sunny. I went to the park.

• I went to the park, it was sunny.

• Because it was sunny, the park.

Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause? "If you finish your dinner, you can have dessert."

• If you finish your dinner

• you can have dessert

• dinner

• have dessert

Which sentence uses both an independent and a dependent clause?

• The bird sings.

• When I wake up, I brush my teeth.

• The sun is bright.

• Because it is cold.

What type of clause is "after the rain stopped"?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Both

• Neither

Which of these is an independent clause?

• while I was reading

• I like to play soccer

• because it is fun

• if you are ready

Choose the correct way to combine these clauses: "She smiled." "When she saw her friend."

• She smiled when she saw her friend.

• When she saw her friend. She smiled.

• She smiled, when she saw her friend

• When she saw her friend, smiled.

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

• The cake is delicious.

• I will call you when I get home.

• The dog ran fast.

• The sun is shining.

What is the independent clause in this sentence? "Because it was raining, we stayed inside."

• Because it was raining

• we stayed inside

• raining

• inside