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Dependent/Independent and Wordscapes Vocab Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

They found the lad hiding under the bed. What does lad mean

a)

young lady

b)

young man

c)

puppy

2.

The boy went to the store to buy groceries. The underlined part of the sentence is what type of clause?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Prepositional phrase

3.

For is what type of conjunction?

a)

Subordinating

b)

Corduroy

c)

Coordinating

4.

She was apt to confuse the past with the present. What does apt mean in this sentence?

a)

Unlikely

b)

Likely

c)

apartment

5.

The moon shone on the ocean, while the whales rose to the surface. What type of clause is the underlined portion of the sentence?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Prepostitional Phrase

6.

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?

a)

Around the house

b)

Up the hill

c)

Through the log

d)

All of the above

7.

Victoria heard what her sister said, but she ignored it. What type of clause is the underlined portion of the sentence?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

8.

The oatmeal was very bland without any fixin's. What does bland mean in this sentence?

a)

Boring

b)

Flavorless

c)

Mild

9.

They went running, even though it was very hot. What type of conjunction is even though?

a)

Subordinating

b)

Prepositional

c)

Coordinating

10.

What are linking words used for? Check all that apply

a)

Contrasting a previous sentence

b)

Continuing the same idea

c)

Linking a second sentence to the previous sentence

11.

The teacher who lives next door to Sammy is Mrs. Jameson. Who lives next door to Sammy is

a)

A dependent clause

b)

An independent clause

c)

A prepositional phrase

12.

At the end of his class, Jim waled to his locker where the coach was waiting. What type of clause is where the coach was waiting?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

13.

Did you really apply yourself when you took your test today? what does apply mean in this sentence

a)

Relate

b)

Appertain

c)

Try

14.

Which of the following is/are a Subordinating conjunction(s)?

a)

And

b)

They

c)

During

d)

Before

15.

What does Dole mean in the following sentence. The scanty portion of food were doled out to them.

a)

Benefit

b)

Allowance

c)

Distribute

16.

Subordinating conjunctions join

a)

Independent clause and a dependent clause

b)

words, phrases, and independent clauses

c)

Dependent clause and Prepositional Phrase

17.

Coordinating conjunctions join

a)

Independent Clause and Dependent Clause

b)

Words, phrases and indenpendent clauses

c)

Dependent clauses and prepositional phrases

18.

Which is NOT an independent clause

a)

James called his mother to wish her a happy birthday.

b)

Alex the new student in school

c)

Jerry ate it.

19.

His face lit up with impish glee. What does glee mean in this sentence. Check all that apply

a)

delight

b)

pleasure

c)

cheerfulness

d)

sadness

20.

An underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing.

a)

Silo

b)

Catachomb

c)

Cavern