WorksheetsIndependent and Dependent Clauses Mastery Bank Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
What is a Dependent Clause?
Contains a subject and a verb
Not a complete sentence
Needs more information
Is a complete sentence
Doesn't Contain a verb
What is an Independent Clause?
Not a complete sentence
Is a complete sentence
Contains only a verb
Contains a subject and a verb
Which is the Dependent Clause?
Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.
Because my tea was too cold
I heated it up in the microwave.
Which is the Independent Clause?
You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.
because it's starting to make weird noises.
you should take your car in for a service
Which two are Dependent Clauses?
Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.
I think I'll knit a warm sweater
because I'm always cold
Since winter is coming
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.
independent
dependent
This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
independent
dependent
perfect
complete
TRUE or FALSE: a dependent clause relies on another clause (independent) to create a full sentence.
True
False
Dependent clauses are dependent because of the presence of a ...
marker word (i.e.: because, after, before)
conjunction (i.e.: but, and, yet)
prepositional phrase
verb used in the incorrect tense
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because she had lost her job, she wasn't able to pay her rent.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
He answered the question as if he knew the answer quite well.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because he was often late to school, Joe was behind on his work.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Shazia could not catch the bus as she was running late.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because of the storm, we couldn't go to the carnival.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Jenny always takes a nap after she eats lunch.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Greg is not a Boy Scout; therefore, he won't be going to camp.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Susan always talks while the movie is playing.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Ellen didn't complete her homework; therefore, she wasn't allowed to attend the game.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Aria is 14, but she is in the 10th grade.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
When I read a novel, I look for careful attention to detail.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
If you subscribe to this online service, you will need a password.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because supplies were limited, the store ran out of the sale item quickly.
Independent
Dependent
A sentence will _________ have a dependent clause.
always
sometimes
never
A sentence will ________ have an independent clause.
always
sometimes
never
This type of clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
independent
dependent
complete
special
This is an independent clause:
He baked a cake
True
False
This is an independent clause:
She went to the store
True
False
This is an independent clause:
Because it was raining
True
False
This is an independent clause:
I bought a new pair of shoes
True
False
Which clause is independent?
Before school started
Because he was tired
We drove home
Which clause is independent?
Until she returns
He went for a walk
Whenever it is sunny
Which clause is dependent?
He ran a mile
When I have time
We drove to the party
Which clause is dependent?
Before they arrived
She opened the door
He won the game
Which clause is independent?
After the puppy woke up, Jim took it for a walk.
After the puppy woke up
Jim took it for a walk.
Which clause is independent?
John worked until noon.
John worked
until noon
Which clause is dependent?
I locked the door before leaving.
I locked the door
before leaving
Which clause is dependent?
Even if it rains, you still have to play.
Even if it rains
you still have to play
What is the basic difference between independent and dependent clauses?
An independent clause can work alone as a complete sentence, but a dependent clause needs to join with an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
An independent clause needs to join with a dependent clause to form a complete sentence, but a dependent clause can work alone as a complete sentence.
Both independent and dependent clauses can work alone as complete sentences.
Neither independent nor dependent clauses can work alone as complete sentences.
What are independent clauses?
Independent clauses are incomplete sentences that need to join with a dependent clause.
Independent clauses are complete sentences that can work alone.
Independent clauses are clauses that modify verbs and adjectives.
Independent clauses are clauses that show a cause-and-effect relationship.
What are dependent clauses?
Dependent clauses are incomplete sentences that need to join with an independent clause.
Dependent clauses are complete sentences that can work alone.
Dependent clauses are clauses that modify verbs and adjectives.
Dependent clauses are clauses that show a cause-and-effect relationship.
Which two are Dependent Clauses?
Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.
I think I'll knit a warm sweater
because I'm always cold
Since winter is coming
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite.
(a)
independent
Independent or Dependent? She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.
(a)
dependent
Lucinda's family moved to West New York, New Jersey. This is a (a) clause.
The perilous journey lasted two days is a (a) clause.
Independent or Dependent Clause?
Before the U.S. Coast Guard cutter towed them.
Dependent
Independent
What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?
The task is harder still if you speak a different language.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?
Before the first day of school arrived, I worried.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?
The new home would not feel like home until I made friends.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?
Although I have many friends now, once I had none.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?
I found a good friend after I joined the band.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause:
If you have made your final decision and are sure
dependent
independent
What is a dependent clause?
Clausetraphobia
A complete sentence
an incomplete sentence
a dependent on your tax returns
What is an independent clause?
Santa Clause
A complete sentence
An incomplete sentence
Mrs. Clause
Determine whether the sentence or phrase contains an independent clause
(I), dependent clause (D), or both (B):
If you ever go to California
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Both
Match the following
Independent clause - (a)
Dependent clause - (b)
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Contains both independent and dependent clause
