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Independent and Dependent Clauses Mastery Bank Quiz

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
2.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
3.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
4.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
5.
what is a dependent clause?
a)
does not express a complete thought
b)
a complete sentence
c)
a compound sentence
d)
a complete thought
6.
what is an independent clause?
a)
a complete thought that can't stand by itself as a sentence
b)
a complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence
c)
a simple-complex sentence
d)
 a type of french braid
7.

What is a Dependent Clause?

a)

Contains a subject and a verb

b)

Not a complete sentence

c)

Needs more information

d)

Is a complete sentence

e)

Doesn't Contain a verb

8.

What is an Independent Clause?

a)

Not a complete sentence

b)

Is a complete sentence

c)

Contains only a verb

d)

Contains a subject and a verb

9.

Which is the Dependent Clause?


Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

a)

Because my tea was too cold

b)

I heated it up in the microwave.

10.

Which is the Independent Clause?


You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

a)

because it's starting to make weird noises.

b)

you should take your car in for a service

11.

Which two are Dependent Clauses?


Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.

a)

I think I'll knit a warm sweater

b)

because I'm always cold

c)

Since winter is coming

12.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

13.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

14.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

15.

Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

16.

Independent or Dependent? She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

17.

This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

perfect

d)

complete

18.

TRUE or FALSE: a dependent clause relies on another clause (independent) to create a full sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Dependent clauses are dependent because of the presence of a ...

a)

marker word (i.e.: because, after, before)

b)

conjunction (i.e.: but, and, yet)

c)

prepositional phrase

d)

verb used in the incorrect tense

20.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because she had lost her job, she wasn't able to pay her rent.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

21.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

He answered the question as if he knew the answer quite well.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

22.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because he was often late to school, Joe was behind on his work.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

23.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Shazia could not catch the bus as she was running late.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

24.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

25.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because of the storm, we couldn't go to the carnival.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

26.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Jenny always takes a nap after she eats lunch.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

27.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Greg is not a Boy Scout; therefore, he won't be going to camp.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

28.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Susan always talks while the movie is playing.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

29.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Ellen didn't complete her homework; therefore, she wasn't allowed to attend the game.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

30.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Aria is 14, but she is in the 10th grade.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

31.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

When I read a novel, I look for careful attention to detail.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

32.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

If you subscribe to this online service, you will need a password.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

33.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because supplies were limited, the store ran out of the sale item quickly.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

34.

A sentence will _________ have a dependent clause.

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

35.

A sentence will ________ have an independent clause.

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

36.

This type of clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

complete

d)

special

37.

This is an independent clause:

He baked a cake

a)

True

b)

False

38.

This is an independent clause:

She went to the store

a)

True

b)

False

39.

This is an independent clause:

Because it was raining

a)

True

b)

False

40.

This is an independent clause:

I bought a new pair of shoes

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Which clause is independent?

a)

Before school started

b)

Because he was tired

c)

We drove home

42.

Which clause is independent?

a)

Until she returns

b)

He went for a walk

c)

Whenever it is sunny

43.

Which clause is dependent?

a)

He ran a mile

b)

When I have time

c)

We drove to the party

44.

Which clause is dependent?

a)

Before they arrived

b)

She opened the door

c)

He won the game

45.

Which clause is independent?

After the puppy woke up, Jim took it for a walk.

a)

After the puppy woke up

b)

Jim took it for a walk.

46.

Which clause is independent?

John worked until noon.

a)

John worked

b)

until noon

47.

Which clause is dependent?

I locked the door before leaving.

a)

I locked the door

b)

before leaving

48.

Which clause is dependent?

Even if it rains, you still have to play.

a)

Even if it rains

b)

you still have to play

49.

What is the basic difference between independent and dependent clauses?

a)

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.

b)

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.

c)

Both independent and dependent clauses can work alone as complete sentences.

d)

Neither independent nor dependent clauses can work alone as complete sentences.

50.

What are independent clauses?

a)

Independent clauses are incomplete sentences that need to join with a dependent clause.

b)

Independent clauses are complete sentences that can work alone.

c)

Independent clauses are clauses that modify verbs and adjectives.

d)

Independent clauses are clauses that show a cause-and-effect relationship.

51.

What are dependent clauses?

a)

Dependent clauses are incomplete sentences that need to join with an independent clause.

b)

Dependent clauses are complete sentences that can work alone.

c)

Dependent clauses are clauses that modify verbs and adjectives.

d)

Dependent clauses are clauses that show a cause-and-effect relationship.

52.

Which two are Dependent Clauses?


Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.

a)

I think I'll knit a warm sweater

b)

because I'm always cold

c)

Since winter is coming

53.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

54.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

55.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

56.

Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite.

(a)  

Choose from the below words

independent

dependent
57.

Independent or Dependent? She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
independent

dependent

58.

Lucinda's family moved to West New York, New Jersey. This is a (a)   clause.

Choose from the below words
Independent
Dependent
59.

The perilous journey lasted two days is a (a)   clause.

Choose from the below words
Dependent
Independent
60.

Independent or Dependent Clause?

Before the U.S. Coast Guard cutter towed them.

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

61.

What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?

The task is harder still if you speak a different language.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

62.

What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?

Before the first day of school arrived, I worried.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

63.

What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?

The new home would not feel like home until I made friends.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

64.

What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?

Although I have many friends now, once I had none.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

65.

What is the Underlined Part of the sentence?

I found a good friend after I joined the band.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

66.

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause:

If you have made your final decision and are sure

a)

dependent

b)

independent

67.

What is a dependent clause?

a)

Clausetraphobia

b)

A complete sentence

c)

an incomplete sentence

d)

a dependent on your tax returns

68.

What is an independent clause?

a)

Santa Clause

b)

A complete sentence

c)

An incomplete sentence

d)

Mrs. Clause

69.

Determine whether the sentence or phrase contains an independent clause

(I), dependent clause (D), or both (B):

If you ever go to California

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Both

70.

Match the following

Independent clause - (a)  

Dependent clause - (b)  

Choose from the below words

Independent clause

Dependent clause

Contains both independent and dependent clause

I ate at Pizza Hut last night.
Because I ate