Clauses

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that cannot stand alone
• A group of words that acts like an adverb
• A group of words that expresses a complete thought
• A group of words that describes a noun

What is the primary purpose of an independent clause in a sentence?

• To provide additional information
• To act as a subject
• To express a complete thought
• To modify a noun

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• They read books.
• Although she was tired, she went for a walk.
• She enjoys hiking.
• He likes to swim.

Which of the following is an example of an adverbial clause?

• Because she loves to read.
• What she said surprised everyone.
• The book that she borrowed was interesting.
• Whenever she has free time, she reads.

What is the role of an adjective clause in a sentence?

• To express a complete thought
• To provide context for a verb
• To act as a subject
• To describe a noun

What is an example of a noun clause?

• The book that she borrowed.
• Because she loves to read.
• What she said surprised everyone.
• Whenever she has free time.

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

• He enjoys swimming.
• Because it was late.
• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• She reads every day.

Which sentence correctly combines an independent clause with a dependent clause?

• She loves to read, she goes to the library.
• She goes to the library she loves to read.
• Because she loves to read, she goes to the library.
• She loves to read because.

Which of the following is a correct example of a complex sentence?

• She reads every day.
• They went to the park.
• If it rains, we will stay inside.
• He enjoys reading books.

Why do writers use dependent clauses in their sentences?

• To create simple sentences
• To provide additional information
• To make sentences longer
• To confuse the reader