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WorksheetsClauses Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 12mins
An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought).
True
False
It depends on where the commas go.
A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
True
False
It depends on where the commas go.
Which of the following is an independent clause?
When they went to the Ocean
The Ocean looked dark and stormy
Which of the following is a dependent clause
Breakfast included eggs, hash browns, and toast
Because she forgot to have breakfast
An independent clause is the only clause that contains a subject and a verb.
True
False
It depends on whether or not they are complete sentences.
Which part of this sentence contains the dependent clause?
Do you know the butcher who went to court on Saturday?
The underlined section
The section that is not underlined
Neither is a dependent clause
Which is an example of a dependent clause?
The crew could see the whale, which had surfaced only 50m behind them.
The underlined section
The section that is not underlined
Neither is a dependent clause
Which is an example of an independent clause?
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. (Will Rogers, 1879-1935)
The underlined section
The section that is not underlined
Neither. They are both dependent clauses.
Which section contains the independent clause?
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something. (Jackie Mason)
The underlined section
The section that is not underlined
They are both independent clauses
Where does the missing comma go in the following sentence?
In the center of London the number of people who fell victim to pickpockets rose by 30 per cent in a month.
after people
after pickpockets
after London
Where does the comma go in the following sentence?
Since you asked nicely you can have my last sweet.
after since
after nicely
after have
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
When I was young, I used to think that money was the most important thing in life. Now that I am old, I know it is. (Oscar Wilde)
after think and after now
after young and after old
after when and after money
Which is an example of a hyperbole?
Her smile was a mile wide.
He opened the door.
She was like a sly fox.
The moon cried in sorrow.
