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Clauses and Conjunctions

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A clause is a...

a)

group of words that has a subject and verb/predicate

b)

word that combines words, phrases, and sentences

c)

two sentences combined with a FANBOYS words

d)

family member related to Santa Clause

2.

There are two kinds of clauses. What are they?

a)

independent clause and dependent clause

b)

coordinate clause and subordinate clause

c)

compound clause and complex clause

d)

Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause

3.

An independent clause by itself is known as what kind of sentence?

a)

complex sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

simple sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

4.

An independent clause...

a)

expresses a complete thought and can stand on its own

b)

is an incomplete thought and cannot stand on its own

c)

is a compound sentence

d)

the son of Santa Clause that works and pays his own bills

5.

A dependent clause...

a)

starts with a coordinate conjunction and is followed by a subject and predicate

b)

starts with a subordinate conjunction and is followed by a subject and predicate

c)

is known as a simple sentence

d)

a member of the Clause family that still asks his/her parents for money

6.

A dependent clause is also known as a...

a)

subordinate clause

b)

independent clause

c)

Santa Clause

7.

What mnemonic (word/phrase that helps you memorize information) device/word helps you remember coordinate conjunctions that can combine two independent clauses with a comma?

a)

AAAWWUBBIS

b)

FANBOYS

c)

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas

d)

PEMDAS

8.

What mnemonic (word/phrase that helps you memorize information) device helps you remember subordinate conjunctions that can combine a dependent and independent clause?

a)

AAAWWUBBIS

b)

FANBOYS

c)

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas

d)

PEMDAS

9.

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

a)

My friends and I played video games and freeze tag until midnight.

b)

Jayden played NBA2K, and Joseph played League of Legends.

c)

Rei was absent because her brother locked the laptop.

d)

Because her brother locked the laptop, Rei was absent.

10.

Which is not a dependent clause?

a)

Until Sunday, February 14, 2022

b)

Because I had an appointment

c)

Since I told the truth

d)

When Terence threw the football to her

11.

Which is an independent clause?

a)

When Ryan went to the mall

b)

Because I like Coffee Beanery over Infusion

c)

Carvien bought a costume

d)

Since Christopher brought home a puppy