INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT CLAUSES

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• She went to the store.

• Although she was tired.

• The sun is shining.

• He plays the guitar.

What type of clause is this? "Because he was late."

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Relative Clause

• Main Clause

Choose the option that contains an independent clause:

• If she finishes her homework.

• Before the movie starts.

• He reads books every evening.

• While the rain was falling.

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

• She is happy.

• When he arrives, we will leave.

• He sings beautifully.

• They are studying.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late.

• If I finish my homework.

• She plays the piano beautifully.

• Although it was raining.

In the sentence: "While she was cooking, the phone rang," which part is the dependent clause?

• While she was cooking

• The phone rang

• She was cooking

• Cooking the food

Identify the independent clause in this sentence: "If you want to join, you must fill out the form."

• If you want to join.

• You must fill out the form.

• If you want.

• Join the form.

Which of the following sentences is a dependent clause?

• I am going to the store.

• He will help you.

• Because the weather was bad.

• She smiled and waved.

Choose the option that contains both an independent clause and a dependent clause:

• She enjoys reading.

• He went to the market and bought fruits.

• Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

• Running around the park.

Which of the following is true about dependent clauses?

• They can stand alone as a sentence.

• They express a complete thought.

• They must be connected to an independent clause.

• They do not contain a verb.